Passenger Dalton Sim was seated in the aisle when an out-of-control beverage cart struck his right foot, which was slightly extended outside the seat. The incident occurred on a Republic Airways flight.
Dalton Sim, a passenger on Republic Airways flight 4286, sued the airline after his right foot was crushed by a service cart. The incident happened during the aircraft’s landing in June 2023.
According to the lawsuit, the plane was traveling from Logan International Airport to JFK Airport in New York.
The cart “forcefully hit [Sim]’s right foot, crushing it against the left armrest of the seat in front of him.” The lawsuit also states that the cart hit other passengers before it “overturned and stopped.”
The passenger reported suffering multiple injuries, including “several debilitating crush fractures and a deep wound that required months of intensive medical treatment.”
Dalton Sim is seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
“We are privileged to pursue justice on behalf of Mr. Sim for the life-changing injuries he suffered in a completely avoidable incident caused by the outrageous and inexcusable negligence of Republic Airways staff,” said attorney Erin Applebaum.
Republic Airways has not commented on the case.
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