Overview

• Mohammad Shibli announced plans to sue after alleging a flight attendant struck him on a July 29 flight from Atlanta to Fresno while he traveled with his wife and two young sons.
• His legal team is demanding Palestine sensitivity training for all employees and a payout equal to a single day of Delta’s profits, with reports estimating the figure between roughly $9.5 million and $20 million.
• A witness statement released by the attorneys says the slap was loud enough to be heard through noise‑cancelling headphones.
• Shibli says the confrontation followed repeated requests for water for his two‑year‑old and notes his wife wore a shirt reading “Palestine,” which his lawyer cites to argue discrimination.
• Shibli reports that law enforcement questioned the employee after landing, with no public confirmation of an arrest or charges as the case remains in early stages.