Note: If he sues he will lose.
He was taken off after a request was made by the airline to debark. The validity of the request is not a legal matter — see the contact of carriage.
I think you have underestimated the disgust of the flying public regardless of the circumstances on flight 3411. We’re tired of being treated like cattle unless we pony up for a first class ticket. We’re rebelling against the idea that we have no recourse when we get through the security hassle. And we’re tired of having to pay the airline to haul our bags.
So when the jury returns from deliberating my hope is that the Doctor will be acquitted. It’s called nullification.
Even that is no protection on United.
There was a business man a year or so ago, first class ticket from Hawaii. He had boarded and was having a drink when they told him that he was being bumped and if he didn't move it they were going to haul him off in handcuffs.
They ended up seating him back in economy class between a couple who were in the middle of a major argument.
They offered him a voucher for half his first class fare to be used on a future flight with them.
Yep, he is suing.
United - Come fly the nasty petty skies.