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Passenger Sues Delta Over In-Flight Back Injury
29 Aug
Summary
- A passenger claims a cramped flight caused severe back and leg pain.
- The lawsuit alleges Delta failed to provide a safe and usable seat.
- Medical expenses currently total $44,447.51 with potential future treatments.
A passenger is pursuing legal action against Delta Air Lines, alleging a severe back injury sustained during a flight in October 2024. The plaintiff, Rolando Jimenez, claims that inadequate seating arrangements on the Atlanta-based flight forced him into a "constrained and twisted posture" for its entire duration due to an encroaching seatmate.
Jimenez reportedly experienced immediate and intense pain radiating from his lower back down his left leg upon standing at the flight's conclusion. Subsequent medical evaluations indicated his condition worsened significantly, leading to a laminectomy, a type of back surgery. His legal team contends Delta was negligent by not ensuring a safe seat and enforcing seating policies.
The lawsuit details current medical expenses amounting to $44,447.51. Attorneys indicate that further treatment, possibly including a spinal cord stimulator, may be necessary. Delta Air Lines has stated they do not comment on pending litigation.
