Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, filed a federal lawsuit today against Delta Air Lines, Inc., and its subsidiary Endeavor Air. The suit was filed over the crash of Delta Flight 4819 at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025. The flight from Minneapolis to Toronto overturned immediately after it landed. Several passengers were injured, including the plaintiff, Minneapolis resident Hannah Krebs.
The lawsuit alleges negligence because the Delta and Endeavor Air flight crew did not use standard landing procedures. The suit also claims inadequate training and supervision contributed to the crash. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Minneapolis Division, seeking compensation in accordance with international aviation law (the Montreal Convention).
“As a former U.S. Air Force navigator, I understand the challenges that flight crews often face in the moment, but adhering to established protocols is critically important to ensure passenger safety,” said Motley Rice aviation attorney Jim Brauchle, who represents Ms. Krebs. “This suit seeks to hold Delta and Endeavor Air accountable for actions we believe led to a preventable catastrophic event.”
More than 80 people were aboard the Delta flight. When the plane flipped upon landing, the passengers were thrown upside down as well. Ms. Krebs’ lawsuit seeks compensation to cover damages for physical and emotional injuries and damage to her property aboard the plane.
“It is important that survivors fully understand that they have passenger rights and a variety of legal options. They should not feel pressured to accept swift payment from any party regardless of why they say it is offered. I am very proud of our client for connecting with us to better understand the complex process,” shared Motley Rice litigator and former U.S. DOT Inspector General, Mary Schiavo.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the cause of the crash.
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Motley Rice has a long tradition of representing those whose rights have been violated. Motley Rice attorneys are known for their pioneering asbestos lawsuits and their work with the state attorneys general in the landmark litigation against Big Tobacco. They are also recognized for their representation of 9/11 families in their cases against the airlines and the ongoing lawsuit against terrorist financiers.
Today, Motley Rice attorneys represent thousands of clients in multidistrict litigations, class actions and individual lawsuits in state and federal courts. Their actions include investigating and litigating in U.S. courts aviation disasters at home and abroad. The lawsuits involve commercial planes, helicopters, military crashes and private planes.