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Wife of British man who died after turbulence sues Singapore Airlines
The wife of a British passenger who died after severe turbulence struck Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 in May 2024 has begun legal proceedings against the carrier in Britain, seeking damages after she suffered serious spinal injuries in the incident. Linda Kitchen, 74, broke her back during the flight and has begun High Court proceedings seeking…
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- Why it matters
- The lawsuit seeks damages for a passenger death and serious spinal injuries from the same turbulence event, establishing potential financial liability for the airline over the incident.
- Most affected
- Linda Kitchen, widow of the deceased passenger — Pursuing damages for her own spinal injuries and husband's death via High Court.
Singapore Airlines — Facing legal claims for damages from the turbulence incident in a British court. - Likely next
- Whether Singapore Airlines contests the claim and what the High Court determines about liability and damages.
Also reported by: BBC, Evening Standard