 But it's a false story because they say there is no direct evidence where Menendez says, if you give me this, I will do this thing for you. ABC's Erin Katursky. A passenger is blaming JetBlue for severe burns to her body, saying they were caused by scalding hot tea served during turbulence. She claims that the decision to serve tea during ongoing turbulence amounts to gross negligence. She is suing for $1.5 million. No comment from JetBlue.