- Briohny Smyth, a former child pop star and current yoga instructor, is suing Singapore Airlines after allegedly swallowing a 1.5-inch wooden splinter from a chicken satay skewer during a flight to Los Angeles.
- The incident, which occurred on July 28, 2024, caused immediate pain, violent coughing and choking sensations, according to her federal complaint.
- Smyth, whose livelihood depends on her voice, subsequently experienced persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue and pain, with an otolaryngologist identifying scarring and trauma to her vocal cords.
- The lawsuit claims Smyth suffered bodily injury, loss of earning capacity, professional harm and anxiety related to eating and flying.
- She is seeking damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, emotional distress and legal costs, while Singapore Airlines has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
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