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intheflow

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5. Again, we don't know that.

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 24, 2025, 03:08 PM

Apr 24

He could have seemed just groggy to the crew and you can't just use a defibrillator on someone not having a heart attack. Groggy could be a sign of excessive alcohol, a reaction to allergy meds, narcolepsy, COPD, or a million other things. Again, we're only hearing from the lawyer at this point. As far as I can tell, no one suing was a witness to any malfeasance by the crew, it's just an allegation at this point, based on hearsay from the survivors.

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American Airlines Flight Crew Let Passenger Die While Others Disembarked, Family Says. Fatal Heart Attack [View all] appalachiablue Apr 24 OP

Not only that but peacebuzzard Apr 24 #1

Tx, impt points. He had also collapsed on the 1st leg of the trip and received AA assistance. appalachiablue Apr 24 #2

The events detailed are from the plaintiff's lawyers, though. intheflow Apr 24 #3

More could have been done for his sake, and the airlines. Why have CPR appalachiablue Apr 24 #4

Again, we don't know that. intheflow Apr 24 #5

CPR and defibs are for unresponsive people peacebuzzard Apr 24 #6

Yes in training airline staff would have learned about the points you make. appalachiablue Apr 24 #9

"While deplaning, Cannon fainted and collapsed on the jetway, the complaint states." 58Sunliner Apr 24 #7

Yes, an ambulance and ER team definitely. #9. Thanks for posting. appalachiablue Apr 24 #10

Dunno about this one Warpy Apr 24 #8

We'll find out how this goes. Thanks for posting. #6, 9 appalachiablue Apr 24 #11