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Disabled Livingston County Man Joins ADA Lawsuit Against Northwest Airlines
WLNS TV News
May 12, 2008
News Anchor Sheri Jones:
A Livingston County man says that when it comes to disabled travelers, the skies are far from friendly. That’s why he’s suing Northwest Airlines and Detroit Metro Airport. But as Mona Shand explains, he’s not asking for a dime, just to fly with dignity.
News Reporter Mona Shand:
Jim Keskeny rolls through his Pinckney home without trouble.
Plaintiff Jim Keskeny:
Been in a wheelchair a total of 27 years.
News Reporter Mona Shand:
And he hasn’t let multiple sclerosis slow him down. He’s spent the past two decades travelling around the world to raise awareness of MS.
Plaintiff Jim Keskeny:
I got to visit four continents, and about fifteen or eighteen countries.
News Reporter Mona Shand:
But Keskeny says the treatment he receives from airline staff has turned his travels into a turbulent ride.
Plaintiff Jim Keskeny:
Tip you and dump you, and do some pretty surprising things to get you from the door to the seat where you’re going to be sitting.
News Reporter Mona Shand:
That’s why Keskeny is suing Northwest Airlines over treatment of disabled passengers.
Attorney Richard Bernstein:
This comes down to the basic civil rights of individuals.
News Reporter Mona Shand:
Attorney Richard Bernstein says he gets calls every day from others wanting to join the suit.
Attorney Richard Bernstein:
They will tell stories about what it was like to get to their destination and have a broken wheelchair - to get to their destination and not have a way of getting around.
News Reporter Mona Shand:
The price tag for the case could run into six figures, but no one is asking for a dime.
Attorney Richard Bernstein:
We are simply asking that Northwest and the Metro Airport Authority follow minimum federal standards.
News Reporter Mona Shand:
Keskeny says he doesn’t want special treatment, just to be able to take off and land.
Plaintiff Jim Keskeny:
Like an average normal human being.
News Reporter Mona Shand:
In Pinckney, Mona Shand, 6 News.
News Anchor Sheri Jones:
Northwest Airlines did not return our calls asking for a comment. The case is due back in federal court July 10.
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$3,000,000
A truck driving recklessly and at an excessive speed strikes our client. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries.
$2,875,000
Medical malpractice involving general anesthetic of a young child during surgery. Our client suffered severe and permanent brain damage.
$2,700,000
Our client's vehicle was rear-ended by a bus. Our client suffered a Closed Head Injury (CHI), coma condition, internal bleeding, and spinal trauma.
$2,200,000
An explosion occurred while pumping gas. The explosion was caused by the gas station. Our client suffered major burns.
$2,150,000
Our client, a young girl, suffered electrical burns resulting in permanent scarring.
$2,000,000
Our client died as a result of multiple injuries caused by a car accident.
$3,000,000
A truck driving recklessly and at an excessive speed strikes our client. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries.
$2,875,000
Medical malpractice involving general anesthetic of a young child during surgery. Our client suffered severe and permanent brain damage.
$2,700,000
Our client's vehicle was rear-ended by a bus. Our client suffered a Closed Head Injury (CHI), coma condition, internal bleeding, and spinal trauma.
$2,200,000
An explosion occurred while pumping gas. The explosion was caused by the gas station. Our client suffered major burns.
$2,150,000
Our client, a young girl, suffered electrical burns resulting in permanent scarring.
$2,000,000
Our client died as a result of multiple injuries caused by a car accident.
