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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Passenger sues Singapore Airlines after suffering severe allergic reaction mid-flight
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore Airlines (SIA) is being sued over claims that it served a shellfish-containing meal to a passenger who had allegedly informed the cabin crew of her allergy, resulting in a severe allergic reaction mid-flight. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by 41-year-old paediatrician Dr Doreen Benary, the Straits Times reported. The suit stated that the incident occurred in October last year during a flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Benary, who was travelling in Business Class, had allegedly informed a crew member of her shellfish allergy but was served a meal containing shrimp, according to court documents. The New York-based paediatrician claimed she detected the shrimp upon eating the meal and began to feel unwell. It was also stated that she allegedly confronted a crew member, who admitted to the mistake and apologised. She reportedly suffered a severe allergic reaction and fell violently ill, prompting the aircraft to divert to Paris, France, where she received emergency treatment at two separate medical facilities. The suit said Benary endured significant pain, distress, and mental anguish, and continues to suffer lasting after-effects that have deprived her of the enjoyment of life, pursuits, and interests. As a result, Benary is seeking "full, fair and reasonable damages" from SIA, with the amount to be determined at trial, along with interest and legal costs. An SIA spokesman told The Straits Times that the airline is unable to comment on matters prior to the court proceeding. Meanwhile, Benary's lawyer was quoted by The Independent as saying the matter could not be discussed without her consent.
Daily Express
10 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Paediatrician sues SIA over shrimp allergy incident mid-flight
Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Getty Images SINGAPORE: A New York-based paediatrician is suing Singapore Airlines (SIA) after allegedly being served shrimp despite informing the cabin crew of her shellfish allergy, The Straits Times reported. According to a lawsuit filed in the US District Court, Dr Doreen Benary, 41, was flying Business Class on SIA flight SQ026 from Frankfurt to New York on 8 October 2024 when she consumed a meal that reportedly contained shrimp. Advertisement She began feeling unwell shortly after eating and was told by a crew member that a mistake had been made, prompting an emergency diversion to Paris where she received medical treatment. Benary claims she suffered a severe allergic reaction and is seeking unspecified damages for physical pain, mental anguish, and diminished quality of life. SIA declined to comment on the case, citing ongoing court proceedings, while Benary's lawyer also withheld remarks pending her consent. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Health
- Straits Times
Passenger sues SIA after allergic reaction, claims served meal containing shrimp despite warning crew
SINGAPORE - A New-York based paediatrician is suing Singapore Airlines for allegedly serving her a meal containing shrimp even though she claimed she had notified the cabin crew that she was allergic to shellfish, causing her to suffer a severe allergic reaction. According to a June 17 lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Dr Doreen Benary, 41 , had informed a cabin crew member about her allergy after boarding SIA flight SQ026 on Oct 8, 2024. The flight was bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York from Frankfurt, Germany. However, Dr Benary, who was in the Business Class, was allegedly served a meal containing shrimp, which she was unaware of. Upon eating a portion of the food, Dr Benary detected the presence of shrimp and began to feel ill. She then questioned the cabin crew member, who admitted that she had made an error and apologised, according to the court document. Dr Benary subsequently suffered a 'severe allergic reaction' and 'fell violently ill', which required the aircraft to perform an emergency diversion to Paris, France, where she underwent emergency medical treatment at two separate medical facilities. Dr Benary said via the court document that she had suffered – and will continue to suffer from – great pain, agony and mental anguish, and that she was required to undergo painful, emergency medical treatment. She claims that this also caused her to be 'deprived of her enjoyment of life, pursuits and interests', which she believes that in the future, she will continue to be deprived of. Dr Benary is asking SIA to pay her 'full, fair and reasonable damages' in an amount to be determined at trial, together with 'interest, costs and disbursements of this action'. The document does not state if Dr Benary was carrying an EpiPen or other auto-injectors. These products, which are used to treat severe allergic reactions , are filled with epinephrine, a life-saving drug used by people at risk of anaphylaxis and other reactions . Dr Benary's attorney, Mr Abram Bohrer, told The Independent newspaper that he was unable to discuss the lawsuit without her permission. When contacted by The Straits Times for more information, an SIA spokesperson said the airline is 'unable to comment on matters before the court'. Tropomyosin, present in shrimp, prawns and other crustaceans such as lobster, crab, and crayfish , is a protein involved in muscle contraction . According to a Woodlands Health shellfish allergy brochure , cooking the shellfish does not remove the allergen. Symptoms associated with food allergies can range from mild irritation such as tingling or itching in the mouth, hives and swelling, to more serious ones like wheezing or shortness of breath, nausea, vomitting, loss of consciousness or anaphylaxis, when breathing stops, which could lead to death . Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Mutual Funds to Buy on Continued Growth in Semiconductor Sales
Semiconductor sales have been steadily rising over the past year, largely driven by the enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI. Robust demand across multiple industries has led to significant revenue growth in the semiconductor sector over recent quarters. In fact, the semiconductor industry, a key segment of the broader tech market, played a key role in powering last year's market upswing. Given these positive trends, investing in semiconductor-focused mutual funds — such as DWS Science and Technology A KTCAX, Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio FSPTX, and Red Oak Technology Select ROGSX — may be a smart move. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor sales jumped a solid 2.5% sequentially in April, hitting $57 billion, up from $55.6 billion in March. Year over year, sales grew 22.7%. This marked the 11th consecutive month of year-over-year growth above 17%. SIA President and CEO John Neuffer said, 'Global semiconductor sales in April ticked up on a month-to-month basis for the first time in 2025, and the global market continues to notch year-to-year growth driven by increasing sales into the Americas and Asia Pacific.' The initial decline in monthly sales this year was sparked by uncertainties over the future of U.S. tech companies in AI following the launch of the low-cost Chinese AI model DeepSeek. However, concerns eased quickly, with many experts viewing the launch as overly hyped. The solid April performance followed an impressive 2024, when global semiconductor sales reached $627.6 billion, reflecting a 19.1% increase over 2023's $526.8 billion. Fourth-quarter sales alone grew 17.1% year over year, totaling $170.9 billion. The growth was largely fueled by rising demand for semiconductors in data centers, with memory chips contributing significantly to revenues. As tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI, the semiconductor industry is expected to benefit further. Experts predict strong demand to continue into 2025, with the SIA anticipating double-digit sales growth. We have, thus, selected three mutual funds with significant exposure to semiconductor producers. These funds carry a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and are poised to gain from the above factors. Moreover, these funds have encouraging three- and five-year returns. Additionally, the minimum initial investment is within $5000. We expect these funds to outperform their peers in the future. Remember, the goal of the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank is to guide investors to identify potential winners and losers. Unlike most of the fund-rating systems, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank is not just focused on past performance but also on the likely future success of the fund. The question here is: why should investors consider mutual funds? Reduced transaction costs and diversification of portfolio without several commission charges that are associated with stock purchases are primarily why one should be parking money in mutual funds (read more: Mutual Funds: Advantages, Disadvantages, and How They Make Investors Money). DWS Science and Technology A fund seeks growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, KTCAX invests at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of U.S. companies in the technology sector. DWS Science and Technology A fund has a track record of positive total returns for over 10 years. Specifically, KTCAX's returns over the three and five-year benchmarks are 18.6% and 17.1%, respectively. DWS Science and Technology A fund has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 and an annual expense ratio of 0.88, which is lower than the category average of 1.03%. To see how this fund performed compared to its category and other #1 or 2 Ranked Mutual Funds, please click here. Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio fund seeks capital appreciation by investing most of its assets in common stocks of companies principally engaged in offering, using, or developing products, processes, or services that will provide or benefit significantly from technological advances and improvements. Specifically, Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio's returns over the three and five-year benchmarks are 15.7% and 18.3%, respectively. FSPTX carries a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 and has an annual expense ratio of 0.62%, which is lower than the category average. To see how this fund performed compared to its category, and other #1 and 2 Ranked Mutual Funds, please click here. Red Oak Technology Select fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in stocks of companies that rely extensively on technology in their product development or operations, or which may be experiencing growth in sales and earnings driven by technology-related products and services. ROGSX primarily invests in technology companies that develop, produce, or distribute products or services related to computers, semiconductors and electronics. Red Oak Technology Select fund's returns over the three and five-year benchmarks are 12.8% and 13.5%, respectively. ROGSX carries a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #2 and an annual expense ratio of 0.92% To see how this fund performed compared to its category, and other #1 and 2 Ranked Mutual Funds, please click here. Zacks' free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing mutual funds, each week. Get it free >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Get Your Free (FSPTX): Fund Analysis Report Get Your Free (ROGSX): Fund Analysis Report Get Your Free (KTCAX): Fund Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Fake Lincolnshire bouncer Trevor Frater told to pay £44k or face jail
A man who ran unlicensed security firms has been ordered by a court to pay more than £44,000 or face eight months in prison, according to the Security Industry Authority (SIA).Trevor Frater, 64, was providing unlicensed staff through two businesses, Elite Security and Elite Door Staff, to companies in Lincolnshire, the SIA pleaded guilty in September 2024 at Lincoln Crown Court to engaging in conduct not licenced by the private security industry act and was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 18 a similar conviction in 2021, Frater said his assets were just over £390, but a SIA investigation found him to have more than £100,000. At a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court on 13 June 2025 a confiscation order for the sum of £44,518.78 was made. Frater, of Exley Square, Lincoln, was ordered to pay the money by 25 July or face had convictions for similar offences in 2021 and in 2018 when his SIA licence was revoked, the SIA said.A confiscation order was made after the 2021 court case for the sum of £33, under the latest Proceeds of Crime Act order Frater will have to pay back the previous amount and an additional amount of £10,539.27. 'Profited substantially' Pete Easterbrook, director of inspections and enforcement at the SIA, said: "On multiple occasions across the last five years, Trevor Frater has put the public's safety at risk by both acting as an unlicensed security operative and deploying unlicensed security operatives. "Not only did he put innocent people at risk, but he also profited substantially from these actions."These confiscation orders, and especially the reassessment of the 2021 order, make clear to all bad actors within this industry you will not profit from your crime. "We will find your assets, no matter how they are hidden, and recover them." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
