British Airways sued for over £50k after passenger cut on flight
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12 claimsAndrew Chesterton is suing British Airways for more than £50,000.
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Andrew Chesterton cut his fingers on a sharp object during a flight from Heathrow to Cincinnati on September 24, 2023.
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Andrew Chesterton was taken to hospital when the plane landed and required stitches to both fingers.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat specific sharp object caused the injury and how it ended up in the seat fold.
Whether British Airways has identified or addressed the safety issue that led to the sharp object being in the seat.
The exact nature and severity of Andrew Chesterton's alleged psychiatric injuries beyond flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety.
The current status of the lawsuit and any upcoming court dates or settlement negotiations.
Whether other passengers have reported similar incidents on British Airways flights.
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