United Airlines Settles for $30 Million After Passenger Left in Coma
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United Airlines has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a quadriplegic man who fell into a coma after being aggressively pushed in his wheelchair while disembarking from a plane in 2019. The family alleged that United failed to provide proper care for disabled passengers, resulting in significant brain damage for the man. The settlement covers legal fees and other costs, and the incident highlights the importance of disability rights and negligence in airline services.
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