Delta Air Lines faces lawsuits after plane crash-lands in Toronto…
Delta Air Lines faces lawsuits after plane crash-lands in Toronto
Background
On Monday, a Delta Air Lines plane crash-landed and overturned at Toronto Pearson International Airport, injuring 21 people. The plane was arriving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport when the incident occurred.
Lawsuit by Marthinus Lourens
Texas resident Marthinus Lourens has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines. Lourens claims that he was drenched with jet fuel as the plane rolled upside down. He suffered significant injuries to his head, neck, back, knees, and face. Lourens had to assist in opening the cabin door as the flight attendant was unable to do so. Despite his injuries, Lourens helped other passengers exit the plane.
Lawsuit by Hannah Krebs
Minneapolis resident Hannah Krebs has also filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines. Krebs alleges that the crash was a result of the flight crew’s negligence, inadequate training, and supervision. She experienced extreme injuries and emotional distress when she was violently thrown about the cabin.
Investigation and Delta’s response
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the incident. U.S. investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are assisting in the investigation. Delta Air Lines declined to comment on the pending litigation. The airline released a statement to correct false and misleading assertions about the flight crew. Delta confirmed that the captain and first officer are qualified and FAA certified for their positions.
Lawsuit details
Both lawsuits were filed in U.S. District Courts, one in Georgia and the other in Minnesota. The lawsuits are filed under the Montreal Convention, which allows lawsuits to be filed in the plaintiff’s home country. Delta offered $30,000 to each of the 76 passengers on the flight, stating that it does not affect their rights. All injured passengers have been released from local hospitals.
Source: NBC News
