Woman sues over fall at Changi Airport

[Ssbcc]

Woman sues over fall at Changi Airport

By Amanda Yong, The New Paper | Fri, Jan 20 2012

 

She was walking towards the airport departure gate to board a flight to Hong Kong when she said she stepped on a loose carpet slab and fell.

 

Ms Stephanie Costonis, an American citizen, suffered injuries to her neck, right wrist, right knee and ankle.

 

 

Since the incident at Changi Airport Terminal 3 three years ago, she spent more than $125,000 on medical treatment - including knee surgery - alone, she claimed in documents filed with the High Court.

 

Ms Costonis, the vice-president of DHL Express (Singapore), is now suing the Changi Airport Group (CAG) for negligence.

 

Through her lawyer S. Palaniappan, she is seeking compensation of $128,000 for medical expenses, physiotherapy treatment and transport expenses incurred as a result of her injuries.

 

She is also asking for damages for future medical expenses estimated at $141,000, loss of future earnings, loss of earning capacity, and future transport expenses.

 

Apart from these, Ms Costonis is claiming provisional damages till the year 2026 in the event that her knee condition deteriorates and requires additional operations.

 

Link: http://www.relax.com.sg/relax/news/907956/...gi_Airport.html

 

What's next? Sue the car-maker cos they didn't make a car that could avoid an accident?

Edited January 20, 2012 by Ssbcc

[AhJason]

Typical Yanks lah. I'm glad her lawyer advise her on sane amount.

 

in the typical yank's world, the initial compensation comes up to millions.

[SimonTan]

If you ask you will get.

 

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...opstick_ad.html

 

Those who received the single chopsticks from AIA....you see what you get when you complain.

It pays to complain and sue in Singapore.