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American Airlines, others accused of negligence after airplane engine burst into flames at O'Hare

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CHICAGO — Two airplane passengers are suing the Boeing Company, General Electric Company and American Airlines Inc. for alleged negligence.

Peter and Kathleen McLoyd filed a complaint on May 21 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging they were on board the defendants' aircraft when an engine allegedly suffered a catastrophic failure and burst into flames while preparing to take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. As a result, the plaintiffs allegedly suffered bodily injuries. 

The plaintiffs hold the defendants responsible for allegedly failing to properly maintain, service, inspect and repair their aircraft.


Floyd Wisner

The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and seek judgment in an amount that exceeds the jurisdictional limits of this court, plus costs and any other damages allowed by law. They are represented by Floyd A. Wisner and Alexandra M. Wisner of Wisner Law Firm PC in Geneva.

Cook County Circuit Court case number 18-L-5273

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