It looks like a 20-year-old Orthodox Jewish passenger from #NewJersey, Yisroel Liebb, is suing United Airlines after he claims a pilot forcibly removed from the restroom during a flight and had him arrested. The 20-year-old was traveling from Mexico to Texas when he went to the bathroom. His seatmate, Jacob Sebbag, expressed concern to the crew after Liebb failed to return for 20 minutes, per the lawsuit. Liebb informed the attendant that he was constipated and would leave the restroom soon. Yet, after ten minutes, the pilot insisted he leave immediately, per the New York Post.
The lawsuit claimed the pilot angrily forced open the bathroom door and pulled Liebb out, exposing his private area to passengers. As Liebb attempted to pull up his pants, the pilot reportedly threatened to get him and his seat mate locked up, and made offensive remarks toward Jews.
After landing, five U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehended Sebbag and Liebb, taking them to a detention facility in the terminal. The lawsuit claims that the agents handcuffed Liebb so tightly that he cried out in pain.
The pair were eventually released without charges; however, they missed their connecting flight to #NewYork while detained. Although they were rebooked for free the next day, they had to dish out extra money for food and a hotel. They both claimed wrist pain while the 20-year-old suffered from other injuries from the plane incident. They’re seek damages and attorney fees, according to the lawsuit. The airline has no comment on the case.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
