Flight Attendant Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against Airbus for Alleged Toxic Air Incident on United Airlines Flight
CHICAGO — A flight attendant with United Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Airbus, claiming that exposure to contaminated cabin air has led to serious health issues. Darlene Fricchione filed the suit following an incident aboard Flight UA2680 at Denver International Airport (DEN) on April 11, 2023. She contends that the aircraft’s design contributed to her exposure and resulting medical complications. The lawsuit seeks $30 million in damages, citing Airbus’s negligence and their failure to warn about the potential risks associated with the airplane’s auxiliary power unit (APU). Fricchione’s complaint suggests that the A319 aircraft … Read more