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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Air India denies claims of mistreating disaster victims’ families

  • A British lawyer representing families of victims from the Air India Flight 171 crash has accused the airline of unethical and potentially unlawful conduct regarding compensation forms.
  • The lawyer, Peter Neenan, alleges that bereaved relatives were pressured to complete complex documentation in unsuitable conditions without legal assistance, potentially reducing their compensation.
  • Air India has vehemently denied these accusations, labelling them as unsubstantiated and inaccurate, and stated they are working swiftly to provide interim compensation.
  • The airline clarified its process for compensation, including establishing a facilitation centre and offering remote completion options, while denying claims of coercion or unsolicited home visits.
  • Legal teams in the United Kingdom and the United States are reportedly preparing to launch lawsuits against both Boeing and Air India following the fatal crash.

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