Relatives of Atlas 767 FO sue
09-22-2019, 08:43 PM
#11
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2018
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It's called the shotgun strategy. Sue everyone and see what might stick.
Had similar when I sold a guy a Bonanza and he geared it up four weeks later. He sued me, the last two IA's who signed off an annual, Beechcraft, and the flight instructor who checked him out for insurance. I got a judgment for court costs but he didn't really have much to go after and wasn't worth my time.
Had similar when I sold a guy a Bonanza and he geared it up four weeks later. He sued me, the last two IA's who signed off an annual, Beechcraft, and the flight instructor who checked him out for insurance. I got a judgment for court costs but he didn't really have much to go after and wasn't worth my time.
09-23-2019, 02:17 AM
#12
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Dont act surprised, everyone knew the lawsuits were coming. Now pilots are critiquing who was at fault...SMH with no formal report. The jumpseater is the only one that had no culpability . When the report is released Im sure there will be enough blame to go around. Every family lawyer will target Amazon and Atlas. When the National 747 crash happened National was sued, Boeing was sued, Telair was sued (French BCF conversion company). I recommend the moderators ...moderate. and not allow the slander of a dead pilots name. It’s his families right....RIGHT!!
09-23-2019, 03:57 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by 727CA
Really? They're suing Atlas, maintenance and Amazon? Amazon has nothing to do with this lawsuit. They have routes they want flown and contract airlines do the work. It's up to the individual airlines crew planning to properly construct the lines to avoid fatigue.
Flying Amazon packages is the easiest flying I've ever done.
Flying Amazon packages is the easiest flying I've ever done.
09-23-2019, 04:38 AM
#15
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Amazon has the deepest pockets So you lop them in on your dumb lawsuit.
I Wouldn’t be a bit surprised to learn that the Captain’s estate is on the list of defendants as well- for “a failure of his duty to ultimately prevent the tragedy.”
That’s the sad reality of the current state of affairs in the U.S. legal system.
I Wouldn’t be a bit surprised to learn that the Captain’s estate is on the list of defendants as well- for “a failure of his duty to ultimately prevent the tragedy.”
That’s the sad reality of the current state of affairs in the U.S. legal system.
09-23-2019, 08:00 AM
#17
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Originally Posted by Fillmore Slim
The last time an Atlas pilot tragically perished, the company sued his wife. So before anyone passes judgement on who should be suing who, have a read below.
http://www.atlasfacts.org/the-frank-odonnell-incident-2/
http://www.atlasfacts.org/the-frank-odonnell-incident-2/
09-23-2019, 08:09 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by flyguy23
If what I've heard about this is anywhere in the vicinity of correct, I hope the 2 victims sue that family for every penny they get in a settlement and then some.
09-23-2019, 10:54 AM
#20
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Joined APC: Jul 2007
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For all the invective (rightly) thrown about the current state of Atlas, and for all of the prospective applicants who don't seem to know what to believe, the events following Frank O'Donnell's death should be front and center for anyone still considering the place.
Every company has acrimony with its employees from time to time. Every company has employees who try to discourage prospective joiners. Not every company brings their legal department to bear against a widow whose husband died on company duty on the far side of the planet in the hopes of looting his death benefits and 401(k) contributions, and tries to stick said widow with their lawyers' bill in the same breath.
The judges ruling on the case clearly thought that was well beyond the pale; it's a shame more pilots don't agree.
Every company has acrimony with its employees from time to time. Every company has employees who try to discourage prospective joiners. Not every company brings their legal department to bear against a widow whose husband died on company duty on the far side of the planet in the hopes of looting his death benefits and 401(k) contributions, and tries to stick said widow with their lawyers' bill in the same breath.
The judges ruling on the case clearly thought that was well beyond the pale; it's a shame more pilots don't agree.
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