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Texas Woman Sues American Airlines Over Allergy Incident

3/7/2026

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Heather Wing, a Texas woman, is suing American Airlines after a near-fatal allergic reaction on a Paris-to-Dallas flight.
She has a severe tree nut allergy, and dumplings with a nut-containing sauce triggered anaphylaxis.
Her husband, Brent, witnessed the incident, and the couple allege the airline failed to accommodate her disability and respond promptly.
They seek $50,000 in damages and changes to allergen training and menu labeling practices.

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Story summary

Heather Wing, a Texas woman, is suing American Airlines after a near-fatal allergic reaction on a Paris-to-Dallas flight.
She has a severe tree nut allergy, and dumplings with a nut-containing sauce triggered anaphylaxis.
Her husband, Brent, witnessed the incident, and the couple allege the airline failed to accommodate her disability and respond promptly.
They seek $50,000 in damages and changes to allergen training and menu labeling practices.