American Airlines Flight Attendants Win $1m Lawsuit over Uniform-Induced Health Ailments

Jury rules Twin Hill Acquisition Co. uniforms were a substantial factor in causing harm to flight attendants, awarding nearly $1.1 million in lost income and pain and suffering; over 400 additional claims remain against the company.

• The jury ruled that uniforms provided by Twin Hill Acquisition Co. to American Airlines flight attendants had caused health issues, awarding four attendants over $1 million in compensation for ailments such as rashes, headaches and breathing difficulties.
• More than 400 other flight attendants who experienced similar problems have claims against the uniform manufacturer, suggesting this could be just the beginning of a larger issue.
• The lawsuits claimed that the uniforms contained harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and toluene, which have been linked to health problems.
• After experiencing health issues, American Airlines flight attendants were given the option to wear their old uniforms or buy outfits from retailers like Macy's or JCPenney; however, some flight attendants continued to experience health issues when in close proximity to others wearing the new uniforms.
• American Airlines ended the contract with Twin Hill and contracted with Lands’ End for uniforms following the incident.

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