United Airlines Settles with Passenger Forcibly Removed from Plane
Company Reaches Agreement with David Dao, Who Alleges Battery and Emotional Distress
Chicago - United Airlines has reached a settlement with David Dao, the passenger who was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight in April 2017. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, sparked widespread outrage and led to numerous lawsuits against the airline.
Details of the Settlement
The terms of the settlement are confidential, but according to reports, United Airlines agreed to pay Dao a substantial sum of money. The airline also issued a public apology and promised to review its policies and procedures regarding overbooking and passenger removal.
Background of the Incident
On April 9, 2017, Dao boarded a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Louisville, Kentucky. When the flight was overbooked, United employees asked Dao and other passengers to give up their seats. When Dao refused, he was forcibly removed from the plane by security officers. During the removal, Dao suffered a concussion, a broken nose, and other injuries.
Aftermath of the Incident
The incident caused a major public relations crisis for United Airlines and led to the resignation of the airline's CEO, Oscar Munoz. Dao filed a lawsuit against the airline, alleging battery and emotional distress. The settlement reached between the two parties brings an end to the legal proceedings.
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