Roanoke family sues Delta and KLM for $200,000 over alleged bed bug injuries.
Key Points
- 1A Roanoke family is seeking $200,000 in damages from Delta Air Lines and KLM over injuries sustained from alleged bed bug exposure during a March international flight.
- 2The lawsuit names Romulo Albuquerque, Lisandra Garcia, and their two sons as plaintiffs, citing physical and emotional distress.
- 3The incident occurred during the multi-leg journey traveling from Roanoke, Virginia, to Belgrade, Serbia.
- 4The legal filing contends that both major carriers failed to ensure sanitary aircraft cabin conditions for their passengers.
A family from Roanoke, Virginia, has initiated legal action seeking $200,000 in damages from Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, alleging severe injuries resulting from bed bug infestations encountered during an international journey. The plaintiffs, Romulo Albuquerque and Lisandra Garcia, along with their two minor sons, claim they suffered physical and emotional distress during the March trip from Roanoke (ROA) to Belgrade, Serbia (BEG).
The lawsuit, filed recently, contends that the carriers failed in their duty to maintain a sanitary and safe environment for passengers. The family asserts that the presence of bed bugs caused significant discomfort and required medical attention upon arrival. This type of incident raises serious concerns regarding aircraft cabin sanitation protocols, particularly on long-haul international routes operated by major global carriers.
The $200,000 claim seeks compensation for medical expenses, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma resulting from the alleged exposure. Delta and KLM have yet to publicly comment on the specific allegations outlined in the legal filing.
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