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Passenger Sues United Airlines Over Carry-On Injury

5/22/2025

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Eugenia Lyashenko is taking United Airlines to court after a heavy carry-on bag fell on her during boarding, causing injuries. She alleges that flight attendants neglected their duty to help passengers with luggage, breaching Article 17 of the Montreal Convention. The absence of a weight limit for carry-ons raises serious safety alarms for everyone on board.

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Eugenia Lyashenko is taking United Airlines to court after a heavy carry-on bag fell on her during boarding, causing injuries. She alleges that flight attendants neglected their duty to help passengers with luggage, breaching Article 17 of the Montreal Convention. The absence of a weight limit for carry-ons raises serious safety alarms for everyone on board.