Relatives of Atlas 767 FO sue
09-23-2019, 11:31 AM
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Don’t let current ABX management find out about the issues with Franks widow and the crap show she had to endure. Otherwise they would be knocking on the courthouse doors to do the same. JH is known for his lack of compassion.
09-23-2019, 11:43 AM
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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/
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09-23-2019, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by thepotato232
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.
Work at Atlas? Have "lawyer up" near the top of the list of things for your spouse to do if you die at work. Literally. Because the record shows that management will unleash the legal pit bulls once the dust settles and the flowery words fade.
09-23-2019, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wjcandee
I am so relieved by Dogo's post. I hadn't seen a thread-hijacking anti-ABX post in at least a couple of weeks, and I was getting concerned.
09-24-2019, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 742Dash
I could not agree more. For all the noise thrown around about working at Atlas, I never understood why the events following Frank's death are ignored. And I never understood why management has not been called upon to explain itself.
Work at Atlas? Have "lawyer up" near the top of the list of things for your spouse to do if you die at work. Literally. Because the record shows that management will unleash the legal pit bulls once the dust settles and the flowery words fade.
Work at Atlas? Have "lawyer up" near the top of the list of things for your spouse to do if you die at work. Literally. Because the record shows that management will unleash the legal pit bulls once the dust settles and the flowery words fade.
Fortunately, SWA gave them positive space passes.
Truth.
09-24-2019, 05:23 AM
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The families of all on board have great cases against AAWH. All of these cases will settle out of court with the usual "no admission" clause. The company will miraculously have unlimited funds to make this go away in a similar fashion to the price fixing "make it go away" payment. No money for a contract or to make this a viable airline though. Otherwise the fab five and the Northwest pensioners will spend all of their golden clad retirement years in depositions and hearings and that just won't be allowed to happen. Worst case they will use it as an excuse for bankruptcy. Their incompetency seems to know no bounds.
10-03-2019, 06:47 PM
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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/
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