Woman’s legs caught fire after cooking oil accident at LA hibachi restaurant, leaving her horrifically-burned, lawsuit alleges

Angela Ciccone is suing Maison Kasai, a hibachi restaurant in downtown Los Angeles, over burns she says she suffered when cooking oil caught fire during a meal. Her lawsuit alleges the incident was caused by unsafe handling of the oil and that staff failed to help her, raising questions about the restaurant’s response and safety procedures.

The incident reportedly took place on 5 September at a table with an open-flame grill. Ciccone says oil spilled onto the floor and her legs caught fire; she was treated for second-degree burns and spent 11 days at a burn centre, where she underwent surgical cleaning and skin grafting. The complaint says she still experiences pain and sensitivity, and that her scarring is expected to be permanent. She is seeking damages, but has not specified an amount; the allegations have not been established in court.