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American Airlines Sued Over Alleged In-Flight Assault by Known Offender

Barbara Morgan claims the airline failed to act on prior warnings about a passenger with a history of misconduct, leading to her alleged assault and subsequent victim-blaming.

American Airlines planes at a terminal at LaGuardia airport in New York City on April 30, 2025.
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Overview

  • Barbara Morgan filed a federal lawsuit accusing American Airlines of negligence after she was allegedly sexually assaulted on an April 2024 red-eye flight from San Francisco to Dallas.
  • The alleged assailant, Cherian Abraham, had multiple prior complaints of in-flight sexual misconduct, which the lawsuit claims the airline ignored.
  • Morgan reported the assault to airline staff upon landing but was allegedly dismissed, questioned for not reporting mid-flight, and told to file an online complaint.
  • In March 2025, federal authorities charged Abraham with abusive sexual contact in a separate incident, citing Morgan’s case and other prior allegations.
  • The lawsuit seeks accountability from American Airlines and calls for industry reforms, including mandatory reporting of sexual misconduct and enhanced crew training.