The girl, now 11, suffered injuries to her legs, abdomen and genitals, according to a civil complaint obtained by PEOPLE
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- The parents of an 8-year-old Alaska Airlines passenger are suing the company after she allegedly suffered permanent burns from an “un-lidded cup of hot tea”
- The girl, now 11, suffered injuries to her around her legs, abdomen and genitals, according to a civil complaint obtained by PEOPLE
- The family is seeking over $75,000 in damages and has requested a jury trial against Alaska Airlines
The parents of an 8-year-old Alaska Airlines passenger are suing the company after their daughter allegedly suffered “serious burns” to her legs, abdomen and genitals after she was served an “un-lidded cup of hot tea.”
A civil complaint filed on behalf of the girl’s parents, Megan and Ryan Conaty, was first submitted in Rhode Island Superior Court on Nov. 17, 2025. However, the suit was recently removed to the state’s district court on Monday, April 13, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
The incident allegedly occurred on Nov. 17, 2022, when 8-year-old “AC,” her 5-year-old sister “CC,” and their parents were on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Portland, Ore. Ryan sat with AC in an aisle and middle seat, respectively, with Megan and CC seated directly behind them, per the complaint.
About 45 minutes before landing, the flight crew allegedly offered one last drink service for passengers. At the time, the couple claimed that AC and Ryan were watching a movie on her father’s computer…