Two passengers from crashed Delta flight file lawsuits – KARE11.com
To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app.Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoMINNEAPOLIS — A pair of lawsuits have been filed against Delta Airlines and its subsidiary Endeavor Air by passengers who were onboard its flight to Toronto when the plane crashed. The first comes from a Texas man who alleges he was drenched in jet fuel and suffered significant injuries to his head, neck, back, knees and face as a result of the crash. According to the lawsuit filed on behalf of Marthinus Lourens, he was left hanging upside down in the burning plane, which caused him severe emotional distress. The lawsuit alleges Delta and Endeavor breached their duty of care by failing to operate their aircraft reasonably. The second lawsuit, filed by Hannah Krebs, alleges the crash was due to negligence directly attributable to Delta and Endeavor. It claims the flight crew failed to observe the most fundamental procedures for a landing approach, failed to monitor flight condition on approach, and was inadequately trained and supervised.After online rumors circulated about the pilots qualifications, Delta released a statement Thursday night saying the captain was hired in 2007, and that the first officer, hired in January of 2024, had completed training and her experience exceeded the minimum requirements set by U.S. federal regulations. FAA Regulations require commercial pilots to complete a minimum of 1,500 hours of flying experience.The airline has since offered all passengers on the flight $30,000 with “no strings attached,” but that claim has left some experts skeptical.
