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Woman says Los Angeles residents can file a claim against Delta airlines over t…
After a 2020 incident where a Delta flight dumped jet fuel on Los Angeles residents in an emergency, the airline must pay over $78 million.
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Delta Airlines Jet Fuel Dump: New Push for Compensation for 2020 LA Incident
A significant environmental incident involving Delta Airlines in 2020 is once again drawing public attention, as individuals potentially affected by a jet fuel dump over Los Angeles are being encouraged to seek compensation. On January 14, 2020, Delta Flight 89, en route to Shanghai, experienced an engine issue shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The aircraft, a Boeing 777-200, jettisoned approximately 15,000 gallons of jet fuel over a densely populated area of Los Angeles, including multiple schools, homes, and playgrounds. Reports indicated that over 160,000 people were exposed to the fuel. While Delta Airlines faced scrutiny and legal action following the incident, a new push is underway to inform those who resided, worked, or attended school in the affected zones about their potential eligibility for financial restitution. Experts suggest that individuals impacted by the event may have a chance to file a claim to recover damages.
