Pennsylvania Man Sues American Airlines for Severe Burns Caused by Hot Coffee Spill on Flight

Lawsuit Claims Negligence and Refusal of Comfortable Seat Upgrade Post-Injury on Flight from Vietnam to New York City; Injuries Include Second-Degree Burns, Permanent Scarring, and Tattoo Damage

• Pennsylvania man, George Latorre, is suing American Airlines after he was allegedly scalded with hot coffee, resulting in second-degree burns, blistering, peeling, bleeding, possible permanent cosmetic deformity and scarring.
• The lawsuit claims American Airlines was 'careless, reckless and negligent' in serving the scalding coffee to Latorre and for failing to employ competent personnel.
• Latorre's injuries causing 'extreme pain and suffering, emotional harm, mental anguish and distress, and loss of sleep' may result in ongoing medical care.
• After being scalded, Latorre requested an upgrade to a business class seat for added comfort but was refused despite offering to pay for the upgrade.
• The lawsuit cites the Montreal Convention, which holds airlines responsible for passenger injuries on international flights unless passenger negligence can be proven.

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