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Old 15-04-2017, 02:35   #137
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Re: United Airlines: Passenger violently removed due to overbooking

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Originally Posted by nomadking View Post
That still relies on them leaving peacefully and of their own accord. Dao had that option, but was too stubborn and aggressive to take it. If the drunk and rowdy group had been stubborn and aggressive, in all likelihood they would have been injured in the process of their removal. To remove an uncooperative person from a confined space such as an airline seat, will end up with an injury.
Which the person(s) causing the injury would still be liable to assault charges and or being sued.

The force used has to proportionate to the reason for removal. I'd say a passenger losing two front teeth, suffering concussion and having his nose broken was not proportionate to the circumstances and that was, Dr Dao being told his seat was needed for a crew member, a seat he paid for.

Also, you say he was Aggressive? I saw no aggression. He was expressing his right to resist. I would do the same. Anyway, CEO has admitted wrong doing now so, case is pretty in favour of Dr Dao and so it should be.
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