[Cboldt]

Winning at trial is one thing. Having the ruling upheld on appeal is another. Airline wins appeal on passenger removal - Jan 11, 2008

I recognize the fact pattern is completely different, and am not citing the article for the proposition that Dao was removed as a sfety risk.

My argument is only that United is going to lose more in the realm of public opinion, than it stands to lose in court or an out-of-court settlement.

[LouieFisk]

“My argument is only that United is going to lose more in the realm of public opinion, than it stands to lose in court or an out-of-court settlement.”
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True. Paying out 5 or 10 mill isn’t a big deal. It’s the brand UA is worried about.

[Fantasywriter]

In the case you cited there were no physical injuries. Dao was beat to a pulp. That’s why Golan, one of his two lawyers, is a big name personal injury specialist. Dao had to have facial reconstruction surgery; that is a fact.