Andrew Chesterton’s “£50k” lawsuit against British Airways is in the news this week: he says a sharp object on a flight cut his fingers (while he was reaching between seats), and he’s seeking more than £50,000 for injuries including scars and reduced grip strength, plus ongoing psychological effects like “flashbacks and nightmares.”[1]
What the latest reporting says
- The case involves a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Cincinnati in 2023, where Chesterton alleges he cut his fingers while his hand was between the seats.[1]
- Reports say British Airways has admitted liability for the accident, but is disputing the amount claimed—specifically challenging responsibility for any psychological damage.[1]
- The dispute is described as moving toward assessment of damages unless the parties settle.[1]
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Sources
Andrew Chesterton was sitting in seat 1A when the injury occurred
www.independent.co.ukAndrew Chesterton, 61, was flying from Heathrow to Cincinnati for a holiday in 2023 when he put his hand between the plane's seats and caught two of his fingers on a sharp object.
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