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Old May 20, 2008 | 8:24 am
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Originally Posted by B747-437B
You might be surprised to find out how many passengers who wind up being the cause of medical diversions also try to seek additional damages or compensation from the airline after the fact.
Regrettably, it wouldn't be surprising to hear that many patients/pax sue the airline. Didn't divert quickly enough, didn't divert to the city with the highest quality provider, didn't provide sufficient on-board care, whatever.

In an era when people sue McDonald's because their hot coffee is...well...hot, nothing much surprises me anymore....
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