A lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York following an in-flight injury on an international flight. On December 11, 2024, Nichola Robinson initiated legal proceedings against Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C. and American Airlines, Inc., alleging negligence under the Montreal Convention.
The complaint, filed by Robinson through her attorneys Bohrer & Lukeman, PLLC, details an incident during a flight operated by Qatar Airways but ticketed by American Airlines due to their code-sharing agreement.
The event occurred on December 21, 2022, while Robinson was aboard American Flight AA8118 from New York’s JFK Airport to Doha. According to the filing, Robinson was seated in her assigned seat when she was injured by hot liquid—an accident she claims was unexpected and outside her control.
Robinson alleges that both airlines are liable under the Montreal Convention, which governs international air travel incidents. She argues that American Airlines, as the contracting carrier responsible for the entire journey, failed to ensure passenger safety.
While Qatar Airways operated the flight and provided the crew, Robinson claims American Airlines neglected its responsibility to train and supervise these crew members.
Robinson is seeking full compensation for her injuries and associated damages, including severe physical harm, permanent injury, pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, and diminished quality of life.
Her legal team argues that neither airline can prove they were not negligent or that third-party actions were solely responsible for her injuries. Robinson is requesting a jury trial to determine fair damages, including interest and other costs related to the case.
Representing Robinson is Abram I. Bohrer of Bohrer & Lukeman PLLC, based in New York City. The case has been assigned Case ID 1:24-cv-08474.