Passengers sue Southwest Airlines over missed inspections
Passengers sue Southwest Airlines over missed inspections

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Published: April 15, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Four passengers are suing Southwest Airlines in federal court over flights by dozens of planes that missed inspections during a period of about six years.

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The lawsuit filed in Birmingham, Ala., seeks class-action status. Its claims include breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and negligent and reckless operation of an aircraft.

The suit filed Friday contends the class likely covers more than 10,000 people.

It seeks compensatory and punitive damages from the Dallas-based airline.


 

Related Topics: Law, Judiciary, U.S. Courts, Air Travel, Transportation, Civil Trials, Trials, Breach of Contract

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POTENTIAL that is.
Michael, Oklahoma City - Apr 15, 2008 at 11:50 pm
I agree that this is a foolish lawsuit....however, shouldn't we all be upset as well that Southwest (and other airlines) cheated and did not follow the rules? When you get on an airplane, you are accepting on good faith that the airline has followed the safety rules and that they are not skimping on safety. In this case, it appears that Southwest did skimp on a maintenance issue that had the POETENTIAL to cause severe harm or loss of life.
Michael, Oklahoma City - Apr 15, 2008 at 11:50 pm
This is exactly what is wrong with America. Nobody wants to work for their money anymore. I agree with the no harm no foul way of looking at this. Once again, what do you call 10,000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? A good start!
JJ, Okc - Apr 15, 2008 at 9:31 pm
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I wish judges could fine the people and the attorneys who file these types of lawsuits!! Who really gets rich here??
A., Oklahoma City - Apr 15, 2008 at 4:54 pm
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Why doesn't this surprise me? Yeah, these folks need to get a life.
No Name, Oklahoma City - Apr 15, 2008 at 3:59 pm
How were those filing the suit "wronged"? I don't recall any crashes, and filing a suit based on delays and such won't go over. These people need a life, a job and a work-ethic.
Grant, Edmond - Apr 15, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Are you kidding me?! Wow, what a joke...some people should work for a living instead of trying to make money from stupid lawsuits.
Kevin, Tulsa - Apr 15, 2008 at 3:41 pm

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