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AA to pay 11 million for negligence in TATL pax stroke case

American Airlines ordered to pay $11 million to a passenger who had a stroke on a Transatlantic flight

A couple was awarded $11 million after suing American Airlines following a medical emergency.
Jesus Plasencia had a stroke while flying from Miami to Madrid in 2021.
The jury agreed that the airline's crew didn't follow protocols that could've improved his outcome.
See also for some additional details....
American Airlines Ordered to Pay $13.2 Million To Passenger Who Suffered Stroke Mid-Flight Because Crew Didn't Follow Medical Procedures

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