Stroke warning ignored: Airline clears passenger after stroke symptoms, resulting in paralysis
Marcela Tavantzis noticed her husband, Jesus Plasencia, exhibiting stroke symptoms before a transatlantic flight. Despite her concerns, the flight departed, and Plasencia suffered a severe stroke mid-air, leading to permanent paralysis. A jury found American Airlines negligent for failing to follow protocol, awarding the family $9.6 million to cover his extensive care and improve their quality of life.
Marcela Tavantzis noticed her husband, Jesus Plasencia, exhibiting stroke symptoms before a transatlantic flight. Despite her concerns, the flight departed, and Plasencia suffered a severe stroke mid-air, leading to permanent paralysis. A jury found American Airlines negligent for failing to follow protocol, awarding the family $9.6 million to cover his extensive care and improve their quality of life.
