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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
UK families of crash victims may sue Air India, Boeing over compensation: Sources
The UK-based families of the victims who died in the Air India (AI 171) crash are considering legal action against the airline and aircraft manufacturer Boeing in UK courts over enhanced compensation, sources told India but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and another 34 individuals who were on the ground, were killed when the London-bound aircraft crashed into a medical college campus within seconds of takeoff in the deceased, 181 were Indian nationals, while 52 were from the UK. Sources said the families of the victims were consulting with UK-based law firm Keystone Law to file potential lawsuits against Air India and Boeing. The lawsuits are likely to be regarding seeking enhanced Tata Group, which owns Air India, had previously announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore. It later announced an additional compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families to help meet immediate financial Law has acknowledged that it was in discussions with multiple families who lost loved ones in one of the worst aviation disasters in said a series of meetings have been lined up this week between the law firm and UK-based relatives of the victims to chart out the are reviewing the recent actions taken by the lead aviation insurer for Air India, TataAIG, in relation to early offers of financial settlement and the obligations of Air India under international law to provide advanced payments to all next of kin," Keystone Law said.A final decision on legal proceedings will be taken after the conclusion of this week's meetings.- EndsTune InMust Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Legal Trouble For Air India? Lawsuits Likely In UK, US Over Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Last Updated: UK-based Keystone Law and US-based Wisner Law Firm are preparing to file lawsuits in their respective countries Two weeks after 241 passengers were killed in Air India's Ahmedabad-London flight, some international law firms are in touch with the families of victims to file potential lawsuits against the Tata-owned airline. UK-based Keystone Law and US-based Wisner Law Firm are preparing to file lawsuits in their respective countries. They seek to assert legal rights under international law, separate from the compensation being offered by Tata Sons, according to The Economic Times. Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating flight AI 171 en-route to London Gatwick crashed into a medical hostel complex soon after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 270 people, including 241 people who were onboard the plane. The Tata group had announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for families of crash victims.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Law firms weigh taking Air India to court in US, UK
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mumbai: Two international law firms are in discussions with families of victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash for filing potential lawsuits in the US or the UK against the airline to claim legal rights under existing international laws. These lawsuits would be independent of additional steps Tata Sons may be taking to compensate these families including attorney group comprises UK-based Keystone Law and US-domiciled Wisner Law Firm."Our international legal group has been discussing this for the past week with the families of the UK crash victims; it is an important part of the aftermath of AI 171," said James Healy-Pratt, partner at Keystone Law and part of the firm's investigation group. "We are looking carefully at the evidence, as well as considering whether to file legal proceedings in the US courts against Boeing, together with similar proceedings against Air India in the High Court in London."He said Article 33 of the Montreal Convention allows families to pursue claims in jurisdictions like the US or UK if the airline has operations there or if the victims have ties to those Articles 17 and 21 of the Montreal Convention provide for unlimited liability in case of passenger death or injury, according to the law firm."The team is also reviewing Air India's insurer Tata AIG's early settlement offers (to the families of victims) and the airline's obligation under international law to make advance payments to next of kin," Healy-Pratt group is conducting a technical probe of the crash of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane in Ahmedabad and will file lawsuits at a suitable time on behalf of the affected legal efforts are being led by aviation specialists James Healy-Pratt and Owen Hanna, working in association with Chicago-based Wisner Law Firm. The US firm, an aviation litigation specialist, is also advising clients in the Air India Express crash of August India and Boeing together have about $4 billion in aviation insurance coverage, including a $1.5 billion policy of Air India for such tragedies. This coverage may be used to settle court-ordered payments in the UK or some families, this could mean suing Air India in the London High Court for unlimited liability and full compensation under English law. Others may file cases in the US federal court in Virginia against Boeing, based on evidence gathered, also seeking full compensation and unlimited liability under US Khatalawala, managing partner at Little & Co, said the key advantage of any litigation in the US or UK lies in the broader compensation scope and legal processes. "These jurisdictions offer extensive discovery, expert testimonies, and, in the US, jury trials-which can lead to higher damages," he in these countries are also seen as more plaintiff-friendly, especially in cases involving manufacturer fault or gross negligence. However, experts caution that jurisdictional issues could delay proceedings, particularly when multiple defendants or cross-border elements are involved. "If any deceased passengers were permanent US residents, the likelihood of a successful US jurisdiction claim increases," said Satyendra Shrivastava, co-founding partner at Consortia Legal. "It's unclear, though, if UK and Canadian nationals on the flight had such status."Indian courts may resolve jurisdictional matters faster when an airline has operations in the country or the passengers were Indian nationals, although overall case disposal is Tata Sons is setting up a '500 crore trust to support families of the 241 people killed on board the aircraft and 34 on the ground due to the accident.
North Wales Chronicle
23-06-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Family of chef who died on Mike Lynch's yacht say ‘lessons need to be learned'
Seven people died when the Bayesian sank off Porticello in Sicily on August 19, including billionaire Mr Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18. On Monday the 56-metre (184ft) boat was placed in a manufactured steel cradle in Termini Imerese, a town where British and Italian investigators will carry out a full probe into the sinking. A source close to the salvage team said: 'Everyone is glad to have reached the conclusion of this major part of the project.' The family of Canadian-Antiguan national Recaldo Thomas, 59, a chef who died on the vessel, said they now await the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)'s analysis of the yacht. James Healy-Pratt, a partner at Keystone Law, on behalf of the Thomas Family, said: 'Lessons need to be learned from this tragedy, as well as establishing the truth of what happened and bringing those responsible to justice.' Italian prosecutors have said raising and examining the yacht will provide key information for its investigation into the sinking. Simon Graves, an MAIB investigator, previously told the PA news agency: 'When the wreck is brought ashore, we'll be completing a full examination of the wreck and we'll be finding out all of the elements that might have contributed to the safety of the vessel.' Further details such as 'escape routes' will be included in its final report on the sinking, according to Mr Graves, who added: 'Once we get access to the vessel we'll be able to tell a fuller picture of activities on board and the sequence of events.' Meanwhile, salvage workers are conducting a 'full sweep' of the seabed near Porticello for any potential debris, a project insider said. Balloon-like kit will be used to lift the Bayesian's mast this week. The 72-metre (236ft) mast was cut off using a remote-controlled tool and rested on the seabed. About 70 specialist personnel had been mobilised to Porticello from across Europe to work on the recovery operation. Inquest proceedings in the UK are looking at the deaths of Mr Lynch and his daughter Hannah as well as Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, 70, and his wife, Judy Bloomer, 71, who were all British nationals. The others who died in the sinking were US lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo. Fifteen people, including Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, were rescued.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
Family of chef who died on Mike Lynch's yacht say ‘lessons need to be learned'
A lawyer for the family of a chef killed when Mike Lynch's superyacht sank off Italy said 'lessons need to be learned' as they await findings from investigators after the vessel was moved on land. Seven people died when the Bayesian sank off Porticello in Sicily on August 19, including billionaire Mr Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18. On Monday the 56-metre (184ft) boat was placed in a manufactured steel cradle in Termini Imerese, a town where British and Italian investigators will carry out a full probe into the sinking. A source close to the salvage team said: 'Everyone is glad to have reached the conclusion of this major part of the project.' The family of Canadian-Antiguan national Recaldo Thomas, 59, a chef who died on the vessel, said they now await the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)'s analysis of the yacht. James Healy-Pratt, a partner at Keystone Law, on behalf of the Thomas Family, said: 'Lessons need to be learned from this tragedy, as well as establishing the truth of what happened and bringing those responsible to justice.' Italian prosecutors have said raising and examining the yacht will provide key information for its investigation into the sinking. Simon Graves, an MAIB investigator, previously told the PA news agency: 'When the wreck is brought ashore, we'll be completing a full examination of the wreck and we'll be finding out all of the elements that might have contributed to the safety of the vessel.' Further details such as 'escape routes' will be included in its final report on the sinking, according to Mr Graves, who added: 'Once we get access to the vessel we'll be able to tell a fuller picture of activities on board and the sequence of events.' Meanwhile, salvage workers are conducting a 'full sweep' of the seabed near Porticello for any potential debris, a project insider said. Balloon-like kit will be used to lift the Bayesian's mast this week. The 72-metre (236ft) mast was cut off using a remote-controlled tool and rested on the seabed. About 70 specialist personnel had been mobilised to Porticello from across Europe to work on the recovery operation. Inquest proceedings in the UK are looking at the deaths of Mr Lynch and his daughter Hannah as well as Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, 70, and his wife, Judy Bloomer, 71, who were all British nationals. The others who died in the sinking were US lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo. Fifteen people, including Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, were rescued.
