Los Angeles teacher sues Delta for fuel dump

A teacher at a Los Angeles area high school has sued Delta following a fuel dump from a Delta jet experiencing engine trouble after departing Los Angeles International airport in January. The teacher at Pioneer High School claims in the suit she was “involuntarily coated with jet fuel which penetrated her skin, mouth and nose” during the incident on 14 January. “As a result, she experienced an allergic reaction, causing swelling and irritation to her throat and upper respiratory system,” the McNicholas & McNicholas law firm writes in a statement on 11 March. “In addition to the physical damage caused by the Delta pilot’s negligence, the plaintiff suffered severe emotional distress from the knowledge and fear that she may now be at risk for long-term health issues – including cancer – as a result of this toxic exposure.” The firm did not quantify the amount of the lawsuit.<br/>