JetBlue Fliers File Suit in New York Over Pilot Scare

June 14, 2012

Ten passengers are suing JetBlue over a flight during which a pilot had to be physically restrained after screaming about religion and terrorism.

They claim the airline was “grossly negligent” in allowing him to fly.

The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in state Supreme Court in New York, and an early copy was provided to The Associated Press.

The lawsuit contends the airline should have known that Clayton Osbon was unfit to fly. An airline spokesman did not immediately comment.

Osbon faces federal charges of interfering with a flight crew. Witnesses say he ran screaming through the cabin until passengers wrestled him to the floor.

The plane from New York to Las Vegas on March 27 made an emergency landing in Texas.

Topics Lawsuits New York Aviation

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  • June 15, 2012 at 12:26 am
    Expert says:
    While I'm certain some passengers had a "scare", these kinds of suits are about money and money only. Let's not put all the blame on the passengers - remember there's a lawyer... read more
  • June 14, 2012 at 4:56 pm
    SWFL Agent says:
    FSQ, that's funny. Unfortunately we've become a nation of people with fragile psyches that will sue for any trauma we can make-up. Couple that with weak judges that have lifet... read more
  • June 14, 2012 at 4:14 pm
    Blondie2 says:
    (One of the Plaintiffs): "Richard Signoretti, 48, of Rosedale, N.Y., had his eyes closed and was listening to music when the woman next to him poked him to get his attention a... read more

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