Delta passenger sued airline for “dream with jet fuel” in a crash in Toronto’s upside down crash

• On February 17, 80 people survived the Delta plane when they crashed into the ground at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto Pearson International Airport.

• One of the passengers, Marthinus Lourens, filed a lawsuit against Delta and Andeavor Air, accusing him of being injured in ordeal

• The lawsuit comes as Delta offers $30,000 in compensation to 76 passengers in flight

A passenger on a Delta flight from Minnesota crashed on the runway of Pearson International Airport in Toronto earlier this week, suing the airline, claiming he was “soaked in jet fuel” during the torture.

In a complaint filed Thursday, February 20 in Georgia District Court, later obtained by the people, passenger Marthinus Lourens said he was on Monday, February 17, from 4819 Delta Flight lands and evacuates 76 passengers. and four crew members.

According to the videotape, Delta Flight 4819 landed on the icy runway of the airport as snow covered the surrounding ground.

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Before the plane stops, it slips, turns upside down and explodes. Miraculously, all of these planes survived, although at least 18 were injured.

“All 80 people on board have been evacuated and the Canadian Transport Safety Commission will be responsible for the investigation and will provide any updates,” the FAA said in a statement at the time.

Texas resident Lullens said in the complaint that he suffered injuries to his head, back, knees and face due to the crash.

“Mr. Lawrence was seated in his seat during the crash sequence, which prevented him from sustaining his life. When the plane was turned upside down, Mr. Lawrence was soaked in jet fuel.”

It continued: “The crash and his seat belt was suspended on a plane that was immersed in the burning with jet fuel, which caused Mr. Lawrence to suffer severe emotional distress and mental pain.”

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The complaint also noted that Laurens was injured again, “when he released his seat belt and fell to the ceiling of the upside-down plane.”

Lourens accused Delta and Endeavor Air of a regional subsidiary that operates flights and was appointed as co-defendant in the complaint – “violating their liability for failing to operate reasonably,” Maintain and control the aircraft.

The complaint added that the plaintiff also claimed that he faced current and future medical expenses due to the incident and was deprived of his enjoyment of life and interests.

“Due to the accident, Mr. Lawrence suffered great pain, pain and mental distress and will continue to suffer the same pain in the future,” the document said.

Lullens insists that under the Montreal Convention and applicable laws, Delta and its efforts “hare to pay him full, fair, and reasonable damage,” the court filing reads.

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According to the International Air Transport Association, the Montreal Convention is a treaty that determines the responsibilities of airlines in “the death or injury of passengers and loss of luggage and cargo.”

The treaty reports that passengers injured on international flights may be as much as $200,000, but this number may be higher if airlines are found to be negligent.

Lourens seeks more than $200,000 in damages, the complaint says.

“Marty Lourens suffered significant physical injuries due to Delta’s negligence,” said Lawrence’s attorney Andres Pereira in a statement to the people. During this period, Mr. Lawrence sat in his seat, the plane hit the runway and then turned upside down. Mr. Lawrence was soaked in a burning plane with jet fuel, and when he was unpopular, he fell on the ceiling on the upside down He had to assist in opening the cabin door because the stewardess couldn’t open it. Then, despite the physical injuries and trauma, he assisted in bringing the passengers out of the plane.”

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People contacted Delta for comment on Friday, February 21.

The lawsuit comes after the Delta announced compensation for 76 passengers in the flight. They each will receive $30,000.

A spokesperson for the airline told the People on Wednesday, February 19.

The airline also announced in an update shared on the same day that the airline is “ensure, identify and sort the luggage of customers unloaded from the plane”.

Delta also noted in the update that the Canadian Transportation Safety Commission, the National Transportation Safety Commission and other stakeholders are beginning to investigate the incident.

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