Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight

The Wong family from Utah is suing Southwest Airlines after their four-year-old son, K.W., sustained second-degree burns from hot coffee spilled during a flight from Orlando to Chicago. According to the lawsuit, the incident resulted from an attendant precariously carrying the drinks tray. The attendants allegedly did not assist adequately or offer apologies, leading to K.W. experiencing significant distress. Post-incident, K.W. has faced difficulties with basic activities, missed weeks of preschool, and requires treatment for his injuries. The family claims negligence by the airline and seeks damages exceeding $75,000.

Ryan and Kamrie Wong filed the lawsuit in Chicago on Wednesday, stating their son, known as K.W. in the suit, suffered second-degree burns after hot coffee was spilled on him during a flight.

K.W. was in significant, visible, and vocal pain and distress throughout the rest of the flight. He has since had difficulties sitting, missed weeks of preschool, and had to deal with treatment for his burns.

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