Delta Airlines sued for $11 million

Dave — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:22:56 +0000

Delta Airlines is being sued by a consumer lobby group in the United States for hacking into email systems and stealing personal details. The lobby group that accused the company, the Coalition for an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights, claimed that Delta conspired to hack into their PCs to steal their info and files in relation to a “Bill of Rights” the group is starting.

Kate Hanni, the lobby group’s Executive Director & Founder, who also started the FlyersRights.org website, is working with the Houston-based The Gibson Law Firm for US$11 million in punitive damages.

“This lawsuit is intended to show the flying public how Delta responded to our organization’s promise to help improve the health, safety, dignity and well-being of airline passengers. Delta’s conduct at our nation’s airports and behind the scenes deserves scrutiny” declared Ms Hanni.

The list of items that Delta allegedly obtained consists of donor list, spreadsheet, correspondence and other important info related to the Bill of Rights. According to the lobby group, if the Bill gets approved, it could cost airlines US$40 million in revenues a year.

“Obviously the idea that Delta would hack into someone’s e-mail is clearly without merit. Since this involves pending litigation we cannot comment further,” said a Delta spokesperson.

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Delta Airlines sued for $11 million