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B.C. court certifies wheelchair users’ class-action lawsuit against Air Canada
- The B.C. Supreme Court certified a class-action lawsuit against Air Canada filed by passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids between January 2021 and June 2023 who required assistance boarding and seating on flights.
- The lawsuit claims Air Canada breached contractual duties by failing to assist passengers relying on mobility aids to move safely and with dignity.
- The court highlighted allegations of a systemic problem and a culture of apathy and indifference toward passengers needing mobility help at Air Canada.
- Lead plaintiff Rodney Hodgins stated he had to drag himself down an aisle after staff did not assist him off a 2023 Air Canada flight and alleges Air Canada has a systemic issue and culture of apathy toward passengers needing mobility assistance.
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The Supreme Court of British Columbia certified a collective action against Air Canada by passengers using wheelchairs.
·Montreal, Canada
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The Supreme Court of British Columbia certified a collective action against Air Canada by passengers using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
·Montreal, Canada
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B.C. court certifies wheelchair users’ class-action lawsuit against Air Canada
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit filed against Air Canada by passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
·Toronto, Canada
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