Former Child Pop Star Sues Singapore Airlines Over Vocal Cord Injury from Chicken Skewer
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A former child pop star, Briohny Smyth, is suing Singapore Airlines after she allegedly suffered lasting vocal cord injuries when a wooden splinter from an in-flight chicken satay skewer lodged in her throat. Smyth, 44, was flying business class from Singapore to Los Angeles when part of the skewer broke off as she ate her meal. She claims to have experienced immediate pain, violent coughing, and choking, eventually coughing up a wooden shard measuring about 1.5 inches long. Smyth alleges that she has since experienced persistent throat pain, vocal fatigue, raspiness, and discomfort while speaking and singing due to scarring and trauma to her vocal cords. She is seeking damages for medical expenses, lost income, and emotional distress.
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