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Originally Posted by BroadwaySushy
Exactly. If I was him I'd be counting the 6 figure payout already.
The doctor filing a lawsuit against United would make for an interesting jury trial. If it actually went to a jury trial, the doctor could [potentially] walk away from this with a huge civil damages award. He could also wind up with an award of $1 ...
United does have a defense. It's in the fine print of airline ticket sales agreements. All airlines (including United) have clear language in their passenger ticket receipts stating that the airline reserves the right to bump a passenger from a flight. So, in a jury trial, United would argue that they were totally within their rights to bump this passenger and everything that ensued was justified. Whether a jury would agree with United's argument and find in United's favor is the big risk the airline would take in going to trial.
I suspect the doctor will file a lawsuit against United - or threaten to file a lawsuit against United - which will be settled before the case goes to trial. Of course, the terms of the settlement will be confidential.