August 29th 2023.
Nathaniel Foster Jr. recently suffered a devastating fate at the hands of United Airlines. During his flight to Monroe, LA in February 2019, a United Airlines employee mishandled his wheelchair, leading to Foster being "jerked" back and forth. This reckless movement prompted his ventilator and tracheal tube to put his wellbeing at risk, and resulted in permanent brain damage.
The legal filing obtained by CBS News stated that Foster feared for his health during the ordeal, and was reassured by a gate agent that they had the situation handled. Shortly after this, Foster suffered a heart attack and was left in a vegetative state. The negligence regarding his care while being transported was also mentioned in the complaint, as his mother was falsely assured that proper care was being established for her son.
This prompted a lawsuit against United Airlines, and the case was immediately settled for a substantial $30 million after one day in federal court. United Airlines released a statement following the completion of the settlement: “Our top priority is to provide a safe journey for all our customers, especially those who require additional assistance or the use of a wheelchair. We are pleased to share that this matter has settled.”
The tragic incident not only left Foster in a vegetative state, but also shortened his life expectancy by over seven years. The Foster family’s attorney did not comment to the press, but it is clear that Foster and his family will be deeply affected by this incident for years to come.
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