NFL player sues United Airlines, claims he was sexually assaulted on a flight to Newark

An unnamed NFL player has reportedly filed a lawsuit against United Airlines. Reports state that NFL player was sexually assaulted on a flight and he has accused two flight attendants of failing to properly handle his complaint during said flight. According to 'NFL player sues United Airlines' media reports, player filed a lawsuit on Monday with ar unidentified man. case was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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NFL player sues United Airlines: United Airlines sexual assault allegations

Per reports, incident took place back in February earlier this year during a late-night flight from Los Angeles, California to Newark, New Jersey. player was named as John Doe 1 and or man was identified as John Doe 2 in lawsuit. duo allegedly claims a woman made 'unwanted' advances towards m and also 'inappropriately' touched m during  flight. 

According to details of lawsuit procured by US media, woman occupied  window seat in same row as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2. John Doe 2 even helped woman put her bag in overhead bin. lawsuit furr states that woman appeared 'unbalanced' and men also saw her taking prescription pills. woman n began harassing NFL player, who was seated in middle seat who was wearing a mask because of coronavirus pandemic. 

woman reportedly hit NFL player multiple times, and her behaviour only intensified during course of journey. She even ripped mask off athlete's face, according to one report. two men have accused United Airlines of failing to react to situation and enforcing policies and procedures that protect passengers from such an assault.

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NFL player sues United Airlines: Lawsuit procured by US media

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NFL player sues United Airlines: United Airlines sexual assault response statement

United Airlines released a statement on Wednesday responding to allegations made by NFL player. A spokesman for airlines said, " safety and well-being of our customers is always our top priority."  spokesman furr confirmed that customer involved was moved to a different seat after complaint was made. In regards to 'United Airlines sexual assault' allegations, airlines opted against commenting on situation.

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