SMYRNA, TN (WSMV) -
A Rutherford County woman is suing Southwest Airlines over hot tea that was spilled on her.
Angelica Keller of Smyrna suffered second-degree burns when the beverage spilled on her lap during a flight from Nashville to Houston, according to a report in the City Paper.
On Tuesday, Keller filed a lawsuit in Davidson County seeking $800,000 in damages, claiming to have suffered permanent scarring.
Southwest responded to the lawsuit in a statement:
"Our Customers' comfort is our top priority at all times, and we safely serve about 100 million drinks onboard every year. The referenced event is unfortunate, and we are currently reviewing it. We can't provide additional details due to the pending lawsuit that was filed."
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