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Airport Worker Sues City After Brutal Knife Attack
15 Jul
Summary
- Shuttle manager attacked, scarred by knife-wielding assailant.
- Lawsuit claims city negligence allowed attacker access.
- Victim seeking damages for $80,000 medical costs and trauma.
A shuttle manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta, citing a severe knife attack that occurred on September 11, 2024. Kwan Lawrence, employed by Airport Shuttle Group, claims he suffered a facial scar and incurred substantial medical expenses exceeding $80,000 after intervening in an altercation.
Lawrence's lawsuit details that the incident began when he assisted a driver targeted by a hostile passenger exhibiting threatening behavior. When Lawrence confronted the individual, identified as Jacarie Seymour, the situation escalated to a physical assault where Lawrence was slashed with a knife. Seymour was apprehended by police shortly after the incident.
The legal filing asserts that the city was aware of previous violent crimes linked to individuals loitering at the airport but negligently failed to prevent such incidents. Lawrence is seeking damages for his treatment, recovery, and the ongoing post-traumatic stress disorder, migraines, and anxiety he experiences as a result of the attack.
