Originally Posted by
svergin
That would be stupid to give him that. Federal laws limit airline damages to $75k Maximum. If he had chosen to go through full litigation his lawyers 1) wouldn't do it, or 2) would get all the money. Plus the logic that "United didn't want to make the trial public" is stupid. It would likely never go to trial, since United would be REMOVED as a plaintiff and only Republic and the Chicago Airport Police. Plus fighting these people STOPS other's in the future.
The rumored massive settlement is what has people being jerks on the planes.
wow. of course, usually, these forum posts have some errors, or stupid comments. but i don't think i've ever seen a post where absolutely every single sentence was completely wrong, sverign..
Federal laws do not limit airline damages. there are some intl treaties and conventions (like Montreal) that limit damages in some cases (intl flts between signatory nations; no proof of negligence). but for US domestic flights with gross negligence or intentional torts - no limit.
plaintiff's lawyers never get all the money. never. they work on contigency and usually take a third. and they are ego and pr driven. they would all take the case through trial. they love trials like pilots love sitting in the hotel bar in their sneakers and levis and faded golf shirts *****ing about the contract.
United would not be "removed as a plaintiff" bc Dao would be the plaintiff. United would be the defendant - both directly and vicariously.
whew. how did u get thru the interviews?
how did u get thru high school even ?
yikes ....