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Queens Retiree Sues Scandinavian Airlines for $10 Million Over Scalding Coffee Spill

Citing international liability treaties, the suit warns the incident could force airlines to overhaul hot beverage safety protocols.

A US woman suffered severe burns after hot coffee was spilled on her during a flight, leading to a $10 million lawsuit against the airline.
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The woman, Aymara Corbo, is suing the airline for $10 million | Image: Shutterstock

Overview

  • On April 3, 2024, a flight attendant spilled a cup of “excessively” hot coffee onto 78-year-old Aymara Corbo’s lap during beverage service on a Copenhagen-Oslo flight.
  • Corbo suffered severe burns, scarring and lasting pain that confined her to her cabin for most of a two-week British Isles cruise.
  • On June 16, 2025, Corbo and her husband, Giuseppe, filed a New York federal lawsuit seeking $10 million for her injuries and $1 million for his disrupted holiday.
  • The complaint alleges Scandinavian Airlines breached its duty of care under international air travel liability treaties and cites parallels to the landmark McDonald’s hot coffee case.
  • Scandinavian Airlines has not issued any public statement or responded to requests for comment on the ongoing litigation.