As passengers lined up to board an Acme Airliner, they are informed that there has been a bomb threat and that everyone must be searched. Ernesta is abnormally sensitive to being touched by anyone, but she is anxious to reach her destination and therefore says nothing while the airline personnel conduct a "pat-down" over her clothing. Can she sue the airline for battery? Explain your answer

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26 July, 10:59

As passengers lined up to board an Acme Airliner, they are informed that there has been a bomb threat and that everyone must be searched. Ernesta is abnormally sensitive to being touched by anyone, but she is anxious to reach her destination and therefore says nothing while the airline personnel conduct a "pat-down" over her clothing. Can she sue the airline for battery? Explain your answer

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Scarlett Terry · Answer 1

She can't sue the airline since as per law airline has the right to each individual and person in case of any threat.

Omari Copeland · Answer 2

No, she cant sue the airline company for battery because of a "pat down".

Explanation:

A Pat down is an act of passing the hands over the body of a clothed person to detect concealed weapons, drugs, etc.

this is a standard procedure conducted efore boarding an aircraft. therefore it is not illegal and has no grounds for litigation.

Furthermore, the possibility of a bomb explosion demands for through security checks.

She willingly obliged to be search to prove her innocence. Therefore, her rights were not infringed on.