A federal lawsuit has been filed against Southwest Airlines by two Louisiana residents, Deborah “Debi” Grymes and Amy Berret, who were injured during a flight that flew directly into a dangerous thunderstorm. The lawsuit alleges that the airline’s emphasis on timely departures and minimizing fuel consumption led to the decision to fly through the thunderstorm, rather than around it. Grymes suffered severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and broken ribs, while Berret sustained a neck and closed head injury. State Climatologist Jay Grymes, also a plaintiff in the lawsuit, claims that his wife’s injuries have had a significant impact on their household. Attorney Melanie VanOverloop criticized Southwest’s decision to fly through the storm despite warnings from the National Weather Service, stating that other flights also penetrated the same dangerous weather system. The lawsuit seeks compensation for the injuries sustained by the plaintiffs and holds Southwest Airlines accountable for their actions.
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