Man Died After Flight Crew Delayed Medical Help Until Other Passengers Disembarked: Lawsuit

“The circumstances of this case represent a tangible manifestation of a corporate culture at American Airlines that prioritizes inaction over intervention," attorneys for the man's family said.

A man is suing American Airlines after he said the airline delayed medical attention for his 62-year-old father on a flight — a move he claims led to his father’s death.

The father, John William Cannon, was traveling from Louisville, Kentucky, to Durango, Colorado, on April 28, 2023, to celebrate the life of his late girlfriend, who had died the month prior, Joe LoRusso, an attorney for the plaintiff, told HuffPost. But, after experiencing medical emergencies on two different planes throughout his journey, he was pronounced dead later that night.

In a complaint filed this week and obtained by HuffPost, Kyle Cannon, the son of the deceased, argues that American Airlines delayed helping his father, ultimately leading to his death. The lawsuit is now seeking at least $75,000 in damages.

American Airlines said they are reviewing the complaint but did not provide additional comment on the allegations to HuffPost.

John Cannon boarded his American Airlines flight at 12:30 p.m. on April 28. He was heading toward his layover at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and, according to the complaint, he lost consciousness during the flight and/or deboarding.