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| East West Airlines v Turner - appeal dismissed ... twice
Written by Aerotoxic Association (some text from GCAQE)
Monday, 18 October 2010 00:00
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After East West Airlines lost the appeal in April 2010, the judgment was appealed again. Once again, the verdict was upheld. This should now see an end to this case and set a precedent for other Aerotoxic Syndrome sufferers. Related news articles21 September 2010 --- Flight International --- Australian court upholds toxic compensation 10 September 2010 --- Telegraph --- 'Toxic' cabin air: legal victory for sick flight attendant
4 September 2010 --- Sydney Morning Herald --- Flight attendant wins in toxic-fume case 1 April 2010In June last year we reported that former Flight Attendant Joanne Turner had won her case against her former employer, East West Airlines. East West appealed the decision and this week the appeal was dismissed. As far as we know this is the first civil case of its kind that has been won in court rather than settled outside as has occurred before. Perhaps one day there will be recognition for the many crews and passengers around the world who have been injured after breathing contaminated air. Perhaps one day the legal process will be bypassed and justice will be served. Hopefully the airline industry and regulators will now start to listen and make real change in all aircraft flying today, and in the future look after those who have been injured. The case commenced in 2001. Well done to Joanne for sticking with it and for gaining this significant win. Congratulations. Court proceedingsNew South Wales Court of Appeal - East West Airlines Limited v Turner [2010] NSWCA 53 Related news articles1 April 2010 --- ABC News --- Flight attendant wins landmark $140k compo 1 April 2010 --- ABC News --- Flight attendant wins legal challenge 5 May 2009Former Flight Attendant Joanne Turner wins a case against her former employer in relation to ill health caused by a major fume event on a BAe146 on 4 March 1992. We believe this is the first open win of its kind.
Turner v Eastwest Airlines Limited [2009] NSWDDT 10, 5 May 2009 |