I've flown with Qantas on many occasions.
Now that I know what wimpy cabin safety personnel they employ I've developed an
instant fear of flying in commercial aircraft.
Now I wonder how much I ought to sue for ;-)
Redmond
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From: "Scott Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, 23 July 2002 3:41
Subject: [aus-soaring] The next Legal WHAT THE...?!
> Seeing as we are on the topic......
>
> Noticed this in today's paper. I challenge any lawyer to justify how Qantas should
>be liable.
>
>
>
> Steward Sues Over Flight Scare
>
> A former steward is suing Qantas for up to $850,000 because of a flight he says will
>haunt him for ever.
> Patrick Shiels told the District Court in Sydney yesterday he was gazing out of a
>porthole of a flight from Bali to Perth. "It was dark and I saw a sudden explosion,
>sparks, shooting flames, and I just froze," he said. "Soon after, there was a much
>bigger explosion...shooting flames, I thought the wing had been blown off".
> The court heard an engine blade fractured and was "chopped up" by other blades, and
>the flight returned to Bali.
> Six years later, Mr Shiels is suing Qantas, saying the panic left him with severe
>post-traumatic stress.
>
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