A passenger is suing Delta Air Lines claiming his life "flashed before his eyes" when he was stabbed in the finger by a needle that was left in a seat-back pocket.

According to news reports, the passenger was reaching into the seat-back pocket to get his wallet when he was stabbed by a needle instead. Following the flight, the passenger sought medical advice and was prescribed medications to prevent blood-borne infections, as well as subjected to several medical tests, including those that detect HIV. As a result of the incident and Delta's alleged negligence, the passenger claims the medicine caused him to suffer “months of dizziness, headaches,” and “body aches”.

Additionally, he seeks damages because he was “unable to perform duties as a husband” during the treatment.

A Delta spokesperson reportedly stated that the carrier was "dismayed" by the customers allegations, noting that the “security of our customers and employees is always Delta’s top priority.”

—Source: flyertalk.com