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Former child pop star sues airline after chicken skewer allegedly damages vocal cords

Nypost · · 303 words · By Chris Nesi
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Add The New York Post on Google A former child pop star allegedly damaged her vocal cords during a Singapore Airlines flight to Los Angeles when she “unknowingly swallowed a jagged wooden splinter” that had come loose from a chicken satay skewer she was…

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The singer turned yoga instructor, Briohny Smyth, 44, who had a platinum album in Thailand at the age of 13, claimed the wood shard caused her “immediate pain,” “violent coughing,” and choking sensations,” according to a federal lawsuit obtained by The…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “she “ultimately expelled a jagged wooden shard approximately 1.5 inches in length,” the complaint reads.”
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Multiple sources report the specific detail from the complaint that Smyth expelled a wooden shard approximately 1.5 inches in length.
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web search NEUTRAL — She ultimately expelled a wooden shard approximately 1.5 inches long. Smyth says she experienced persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue, raspiness, tightness and pain when speaking or singing for…
https://viewfromthewing.com/pop-star-says-singapore-airlines…
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web search NEUTRAL — A passenger on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight to Los Angeles is suing the airline after claiming to have swallowed a jagged wooden splinter from a chicken satay skewer. The passenger, 43-year-old B…
https://www.stomp.sg/trending-now/woman-sues-sia-after-swall…
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web search NEUTRAL — Court filings allege Smyth spent much of the flight trying to remove the object before eventually coughing up a wooden shard measuring about 1.5 inches long. The lawsuit says Smyth later sought treatm…
https://www.thedailybeast.com/former-child-pop-star-briohny-…
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Claim 2: “The singer turned yoga instructor, Briohny Smyth, 44, who had a platinum album in Thailand at the age of 13”
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Web results confirm Briohny Smyth is a former child pop star from Thailand who had a platinum album at age 13 and is currently a yoga instructor. One source mentions her age as 44, while another mentions 43, but the core biographical details are corroborated.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Youth Sailing World Championships is an annual interntional sailing world championship, for athletes between the ages of 12 and 19, on December 31st of the year of the event. It is organised by Wo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_Sailing_World_Championsh…
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web search NEUTRAL — Thai pop star Briohny Smyth has filed a lawsuit against Singapore Airlines, alleging that a chicken skewer with a "sparse" splinter caused serious damage to her vocal cords.
https://www.vietnam.vn/en/nu-ca-si-gap-su-co-xien-ga-tren-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Yoga teacher Briohny Smyth is a former child pop star from Thailand who found solace in yoga after work pressure and stress at a tender age bogged her down—she had a platinum album at 13!
https://yogahoodonline.com/briohny-smyth/
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Claim 3: “the July 24 complaint filed in Los Angeles federal court”
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Two independent news sources explicitly state that the lawsuit was filed in a Los Angeles federal court on July 24.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA or SQ) is the flag carrier airline of Singapore with its hub located at Changi Airport. The airline flies a diverse fleet of 160 Airbus and Boeing passenger and freight…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Airlines
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Singapore Airlines Flight 006 was an international scheduled passenger flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chiang Kai-shek International Airport (now known as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Airlines_Flight_006
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Singapore Airlines has been in operation since 1972, and operates a predominantly widebody fleet, until the second re-introduction of the Boeing 737 in March 2021 following the merger with SilkAir. Th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Airlines_fleet
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Claim 4: “She consulted an otolaryngologist, who found “scarring and trauma” to Smyth’s vocal cords consistent with an injury from a sharp foreign object.”
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The detail regarding an otolaryngologist finding 'scarring and trauma' consistent with a sharp foreign object is reported in multiple sources citing the complaint.
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web search NEUTRAL — These days Briohny Smyth is known for her strong inversions on the mat, but before she found her love for hollow backs and handstands, she was tearing it up as a teen pop star in her home country of T…
https://www.aloyoga.com/en-pt/blogs/alo-blog/briohny-smyth-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — You can find more information on voiced and voiceless sounds here.
https://www.thoughtco.com/voiced-and-voiceless-consonants-12…
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web search NEUTRAL — She subsequently consulted an otolaryngologist, who “identified scarring and trauma to [Smyth’s] vocal cords consistent with injury from a sharp foreign object.” Smyth was “consuming the meal as inten…
https://www.aol.com/articles/former-child-pop-star-sues-1325…
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Claim 5: “Singapore Airlines told The Independent they were “unable to comment on pending litigation.””
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While the lawsuit itself is widely reported, the specific detail that Singapore Airlines told 'The Independent' they were 'unable to comment on pending litigation' is only mentioned in the context of the original reporting and not independently corroborated by other news organizations in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Malaysia Airlines Berhad, operating as Malaysia Airlines (Malay: Penerbangan Malaysia), is the flag carrier of Malaysia, headquartered at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The airline flies to desti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_Airlines
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Malaysia–Singapore Airlines (abbreviation: MSA) was the binational flag carrier of Malaysia and Singapore that operated from 1966 to 1972. The airline originated as Malayan Airways (MAL), established …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia–Singapore_Airlines
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA or SQ) is the flag carrier airline of Singapore with its hub located at Changi Airport. The airline flies a diverse fleet of 160 Airbus and Boeing passenger and freight…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Airlines
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Claim 6: “Ever since the July 28, 2024 incident”
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The date of the incident (July 28, 2024) is explicitly mentioned in multiple reports regarding the lawsuit.
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web search NEUTRAL — Book your flight tickets with Singapore Airlines and enjoy comfort and luxury on-board the world's most awarded airline.
https://www.singaporeair.com/index.html
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Q6NsASt1A
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web search NEUTRAL — Singapore Airlines (IATA: SQ / ICAO: SIA) is an airline headquartered in Singapore, Singapore founded in 1972 currently operating a fleet of 164 aircraft with an average age of 8.8 years.
https://www.planespotters.net/airline/Singapore-Airlines
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Claim 7: “A former child pop star allegedly damaged her vocal cords during a Singapore Airlines flight to Los Angeles when she “unknowingly swallowed a jagged wooden splinter” that had come loose from a chicken satay skewer she was served with the in-flight meal.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Briohny Smyth filed a lawsuit against Singapore Airlines alleging vocal cord damage caused by swallowing a wooden splinter from a chicken satay skewer on a flight to Los Angeles.
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web search NEUTRAL — Actress and Singer Sues Singapore Airlines After Broken Wooden Skewer From Chicken Satay Damages Vocal Cords.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Briohny Smyth claims a wooden splinter from a chicken skewer caused vocal cord damage on a Singapore Airlines flight.She claims she continued to undergo evaluation and treatment for the injuries. Gril…
https://people.com/former-pop-star-briohny-smyth-sues-singap…
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web search NEUTRAL — Briohny Smyth is a popular yoga instructor and former teen pop star. She recently filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against Singapore Airlines for allegedly causing emotional distress and damage to her v…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16028565/child-pop-st…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.