Man died after airline delayed medical help until others left plane, suit says
- John William Cannon, 62, died in April 2023 after American Airlines allegedly delayed medical assistance until all passengers deplaned, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.
- The lawsuit claims Cannon exhibited signs of severe medical distress before boarding a subsequent flight, yet he was still allowed to board.
- Cannon became unresponsive on the flight, and despite emergency services being called only after landing, he was pronounced dead the next day.
- The Cannon family is seeking at least $75,000 in damages, alleging negligence and a culture at American Airlines prioritizing inaction over intervention.
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American Airlines sued for 'leaving dad to die after he collapsed on flight'
AMERICAN Airlines has been accused of heartlessly carting a suffering dad through the airport to a connecting flight instead of giving him life-saving treatment. John William Cannon, 62, died in April 2023 after senseless workers allegedly ignored obvious signs of a medical crisis and put him on a plane. Ramos LawJohn William Cannon, 62, died in April 2023 after an American Airlines flight[/caption] GettyIn a lawsuit, his family alleged that Ame…
American Airlines passenger dies as medical assisatance was 'delayed' on flight
A 62-year-old man named John William Cannon died after reportedly facing a major delay in getting medical help during an American Airlines flight. His son has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit over the incident. The events took place on April 28, 2023, starting with Mr. Cannon’s trip from Louisville International Airport to Durango, Colorado, with a connecting flight at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. During the first part of his trip …
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Lawyer: Airline's Failures Led to Passenger's Death
A 62-year-old Kentucky man experiencing a medical crisis died after he was the last passenger to get off a flight he should never have been allowed to board, lawyers for his family say. According to a lawsuit filed against American Airlines on Tuesday, John William Cannon fainted as he was...
Sick Passenger Died After American Airlines Flight Crew Allegedly Delayed Getting Help Until Other Passengers Left Plane: Lawsuit
The son of John William Cannon filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the airline Ramos Law John William CannonThe family of a man who died during an American Airlines flight is suing after the passenger was allegedly denied medical attention while experiencing an “escalating medical crisis,” according to a lawsuit.John William Cannon, 62, died on April 29, 2023. In the complaint reviewed by PEOPLE, his son, Kyle Cannon, claims more could have b…
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