Imams settle lawsuit over removal from 2006 flight

[EmptyTimCup]

I did not realize this had been settled ....

Imams settle lawsuit over removal from 2006 flight

Their lawsuit named Tempe, Ariz.-based US Airways, the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the airport police officers and an FBI agent who were involved in the case.

The airports commission issued a statement saying its insurance company had exercised its right to take control of the defense and settle the case. It didn't give the terms of the settlement, but Hogan confirmed the settlement includes money. He wouldn't say how much, but said the commission's deductible under its liability insurance policy is $50,000.

"Law enforcement officials did what they believed was appropriate to ensure the safety of travelers based on the information available at the time," the commission's general counsel, Tom Anderson, said in a statement. "We will continue to be vigilant in maintaining the security of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the safety of travelers who use it."

A spokesman for US Airways did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment, nor did the U.S. attorney's office, which represents the FBI agent named in the lawsuit.

so the insurance company settled it ...... great setting precedent

[puggymom]

It is a precedence that has already been set. So many times cases are settled because it is significantly cheaper than going to trial.

[muttdog (Premo)]

Make me want to take a rug and go to the airport and pray, maybe i'll get a nice fat payday too. Sad.