Families Sue UPS Following Fatal Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville | AI News Digest
In a significant legal move, the families of two individuals who lost their lives in the recent UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, have initiated wrongful death lawsuits against UPS and several associated entities. The tragic incident unfolded on November 4, when an MD-11 aircraft, destined for Honolulu, went down shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of three pilots and 11 people on the ground, and leaving 23 others injured. The lawsuits name UPS, UPS Air, Boeing, General Electric, and VT San Antonio Aerospace, alleging that negligence in maintaining aging aircraft contributed to the crash. Attorneys for the plaintiffs contend that the MD-11s, some of which are over 30 years old, should not have been in service without comprehensive inspections. In response to the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all MD-11 planes for safety evaluations. Meanwhile, investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are currently underway, with a final report anticipated by 2026.
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