Last Updated on: 15th February 2024, 01:46 am
The article outlines a legal dispute unfolding in the High Court of Singapore involving a former flight attendant, Durairaj Santiran, who is pursuing a claim for US$1.3 million in damages from Singapore Airlines. Santiran alleges that a slip on a grease patch during a flight caused a severe cervical disc injury, ultimately ending his aviation career.
Singapore Airlines Faces $1.3 Million Lawsuit from Ex-Flight Attendant Over Slip Injury: Legal Showdown Begins
According to Santiran, the incident occurred on an Airbus A350 flight from San Francisco to Singapore, approximately two hours before landing. He claims to have slipped on a three-inch, colorless grease patch despite attempts to clean it before departure.
Despite efforts to report and clean the patch during the flight, it persisted, leading to his injury. You can also check the Singapore’s Tax Refund: Rectifying SGD 7.5 Million in GST Overpayments.
Santiran’s legal representatives argue that the airline failed to exercise reasonable care in addressing the grease patch, which they assert could have been removed or measures taken to prevent access to the hazardous area.
Singapore Airlines’ legal team disputes the existence of the grease patch and suggests that Santiran fell in a different section of the aircraft. They stress the airline’s commitment to honoring valid claims while challenging those they consider invalid or fraudulent.
The legal proceedings are set to span ten days, with Santiran’s legal team refraining from commenting on ongoing court proceedings. As of the article’s writing, Singapore Airlines has not responded to requests for comment.
