Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Doctor Sues Singapore Airlines After Shrimp Allergy Reaction Mid-Flight
A doctor flying from Germany to New York told the airline she was allergic to shrimp.
Despite this, she was given a meal with shrimp and had a bad allergic reaction mid-air.
The plane had to make an emergency stop in France so she could get medical help.
Now, the doctor is suing the airline, saying they were careless and caused her a lot of pain and trouble.
She wants them to pay for her medical bills and for the distress the incident caused.
A US doctor is suing Singapore Airlines after suffering a severe allergic reaction to shrimp mid-flight.
The doctor, Dr. Doreen Benary, informed the crew of her shellfish allergy before the flight.
Despite her warning, she was served a meal containing shrimp and experienced an allergic reaction.
The plane made an emergency landing in France for medical treatment.
The lawsuit claims negligence and seeks damages for pain, anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Who
- Dr. Doreen Benary, a US-based doctor, is suing Singapore Airlines.
- What
- A US doctor is suing Singapore Airlines for serving her shrimp despite her allergy, leading to a severe reaction during a flight.
- When
- The incident occurred on a flight from Frankfurt to New York on October 8, 2024; the lawsuit was filed on June 17, 2025.
- Where
- The incident occurred on a Singapore Airlines flight from Frankfurt to New York; the emergency landing took place in France.
- Why
- Dr. Benary is suing because she alleges the airline was negligent in serving her a meal containing shrimp after being informed of her allergy, causing a severe reaction.
Plaintiff (Dr. Benary)
Defendant (Singapore Airlines)
Negligence
Plaintiff (Dr. Benary)
The airline was negligent in serving a meal containing shrimp despite being informed of the allergy.
Defendant (Singapore Airlines)
The airline will likely deny the claim and argue they followed standard procedures.
- Plaintiff
- Dr. Doreen Benary
- Defendant
- Singapore Airlines
- Flight Route
- Frankfurt to New York
- Date of Incident
- October 8, 2024
- Nature of Complaint
- Negligence
- Medical Response
- Emergency landing and treatment in France
- Class of Service
- Business Class
