The family of John William Cannon, a 62-year-old US Air Force veteran who died after suffering a heart attack on an American Airlines flight, has come forward to express their outrage and grief over what they claim was the airline’s failure to provide adequate medical attention.
According to the lawsuit filed by Cannon’s son Kyle, the crew waited until all passengers had disembarked before calling for help, despite the veteran experiencing visible distress and struggling to breathe on the plane. The delay allegedly resulted in Cannon being left unattended for over an hour, during which he suffered cardiac arrest and died hours later at a hospital.
The family is seeking accountability from American Airlines, claiming that the airline’s actions fell short of standard medical protocols. “It’s mind-boggling,” said Kyle, who believes his father should have been sent to the hospital immediately rather than being allowed to board his connecting flight after blacking out in Dallas.
Cannon’s family described him as a loving and caring person who was taken from them far too soon. They are seeking justice not only for their loss but also to prevent such incidents from happening to others in the future. The lawsuit alleges that American Airlines failed to provide Cannon with first aid, turn him over to a physician in a timely manner, and prioritize his medical needs during the deboarding process.
American Airlines has declined to comment on the matter, stating only that they are reviewing the complaint.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/family-speaks-air-force-veteran-110732306.html