Toronto Crash Landing Prompts Lawsuit Against Delta, Endeavor

Flight crew failed to adhere to standard landing procedures, Motley Rice client lawsuit alleges

MT. PLEASANT, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, filed a federal lawsuit today against Delta Air Lines, Inc., and its subsidiary Endeavor Air, following the crash of Delta Flight 4819 at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Feb. 17, 2025. The flight, en route from Minneapolis to Toronto, overturned upon landing, resulting in injuries to several passengers, including the plaintiff, Minneapolis resident Hannah Krebs.

The lawsuit alleges Delta and Endeavor Air were negligent, the flight crew failed to adhere to standard landing procedures and inadequate training and supervision contributed to the crash. Filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Minneapolis Division, the lawsuit seeks compensation in accordance with international aviation law (the Montreal Convention), including damages for physical and emotional injuries sustained during the crash.

“As a former U.S. Air Force navigator, I understand the challenges that flight crews often face in the moment, but adhering to established protocols is critically important to ensure passenger safety,” said Motley Rice aviation attorney Jim Brauchle, who represents Ms. Krebs. “This suit seeks to hold Delta and Endeavor Air accountable for actions we believe led to a preventable catastrophic event.”

“It is important that survivors fully understand that they have passenger rights and a variety of legal options. They should not feel pressured to accept swift payment from any party regardless of why they say it is offered. I am very proud of our client for connecting with us to better understand the complex process,” shared Motley Rice litigator and former U.S. DOT Inspector General, Mary Schiavo.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Read the full complaint.

About Motley Rice

With a tradition of representing those whose rights have been violated, Motley Rice attorneys gained recognition for their pioneering asbestos lawsuits, their work with the State Attorneys General in the landmark litigation against Big Tobacco, and their representation of 9/11 families both in their cases against the airlines and the ongoing lawsuit against terrorist financiers. Today our attorneys represent thousands of clients in multidistrict litigations, class actions and individual lawsuits in state and federal courts. This includes investigating and litigating in U.S. courts aviation disasters involving commercial planes, helicopters, military crashes and private planes occurring in the U.S. and abroad.

Motley Rice is headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and has additional offices in Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; and West Virginia. Contact Motley Rice attorney James R. Brauchle (SC) at 1.800.768.4026 or visit www.motleyrice.com. Motley Rice LLC, a S.C. Limited Liability Company at 28 Bridgeside Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, S.C., is engaged in the N.J. practice of law through Motley Rice New Jersey LLC. Esther Berezofsky is the attorney responsible for NJ practice.

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