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American Airlines ordered to pay US$9.6 million for neglecting flier who suffered stroke
A federal jury found American Airlines negligent for ignoring stroke protocols, causing an eight-hour treatment delay and awarding $9.6 million in damages under the Montreal Convention.
- A federal jury in San Jose ordered American Airlines to pay Jesus Plasencia $9.6 million for not following medical protocols during his stroke on a flight.
- Plasencia suffered two strokes during the flight and currently cannot walk or communicate, requiring 24/7 care after employees failed to act according to company policy.
- Ana Maria Marcela Tavantzis, Plasencia's wife, reported his condition to the flight crew, who ignored her and allowed the flight to proceed, violating protocol.
- Plasencia's attorney stated that the verdict aims to improve passenger safety and emphasizes the importance of passenger advocacy.
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American Airlines failed to divert flight after passenger suffered debilitating stroke, forced to pay $9.6M in damages: jury
American Airlines was found liable for failing to follow its own protocols to help a California chef who suffered two debilitating strokes during an international flight that left him in need of constant care and rehabilitation, a federal jury ruled Thursday.
·New York, United States
Read Full ArticleAmerican Airlines failed to divert 8-hour flight after California man suffered 2 strokes, jury finds
A federal jury in San Jose has found American Airlines liable for $9.6 million in damages after a flight crew didn't follow policies when a passenger suffered medical issues. He now requires around-the-clock care.
·Los Angeles, United States
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