Botched sting leads to torture and a suit

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The US government was found liable for damages in the beating and torture of two Americans and three others that resulted from a Drug Enforcement Agency operation. The DEA had planted drugs on a plane, which were discovered in Honduras. The plane's passengers were kept in a inhumane jail and tortured for days. The US claimed that because it happened on foreign soil, they could not be held accountable. A judge ruled that the DEA and Customs had caused the situation through their incompetence, and awarded damages to all five plaintiffs.

Cases, Government liability, Narcotics, Control of, Narcotics control, United States. Drug Enforcement Administration

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NTSB hearing presages ValuJet strategy; plaintiffs say that they will focus on alleged 'extreme negligence.' (National Transportation Safety Board)

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The National Transportation Safety Board conducted hearings on Nov 18-22, 1996 on the ValuJet Flight 592 crash on May 11, 1996 in Florida's Everglades and the hearings focused on how the oxygen canisters were placed aboard the airplane in violation of federal rules. The airplane's interior became full of smoke and fire shortly after takeoff and all passengers and crew members died. The hearings showed plaintiffs' lawyers are seriously considering asking for punitive damages.

Aircraft Manufacturing, Investigations, Accidents, Aircraft, Liability for aircraft accidents, United States. National Transportation Safety Board, AirTran Airlines Inc., VJETD

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Piper deal comes with a catch; future suit protection

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The bankruptcy court has informed bidders for the bankrupt Piper Aircraft Inc that they must select a legal representative to deal with possible future litigation. Multiple products liability suits during the 1980s were the main reason for Piper's bankruptcy. Potential buyers and creditors are displeased with the idea of spending money on possible future claimants.

Aircraft parts and equipment, not elsewhere classified, Finance, Corporate reorganizations, Piper Aircraft Corp.

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