{"id":111832,"date":"2025-09-09T22:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=111832"},"modified":"2025-11-19T21:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:08:01","slug":"delta-faces-lawsuit-over-passenger-injuries-from-cart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/09\/delta-faces-lawsuit-over-passenger-injuries-from-cart\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Faces New Lawsuit Over Passenger Injuries From Beverage Carts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ATLANTA\u2014<\/strong> Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a> is once again facing legal action after a passenger claims he suffered severe spinal injuries when struck by a beverage cart during a flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on a November 2022 service from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), raising questions about the safety of in-flight cart operations after multiple lawsuits against the airline, PYOK<\/a> flagged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Delta
Photo-Delta News Hub | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Delta Faces New Lawsuit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Christopher Harris, a New York resident and former construction business owner, filed his lawsuit in a Michigan district court. He alleges that two flight attendants operated a cart recklessly aboard a Delta Boeing 737<\/a> on November 16, 2022, striking his extended leg while he was seated in an aisle seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harris says the impact caused immediate pain, swelling, and numbness in his leg. After being wheeled out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)<\/a> in a wheelchair, medical evaluations revealed spinal disc protrusions and nerve impingement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His orthopedic surgeon later determined surgery would not improve his condition, leaving Harris reliant on long-term pain management and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lawsuit claims negligence, accusing one flight attendant of pulling the cart backward without a clear line of sight and failing to provide warnings to passengers. Harris argues these actions directly caused his permanent injuries, which forced the closure of his construction company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Delta
Photo: Delta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n