Allegations of Misconduct
Yisroel Liebb, an Orthodox Jewish passenger, alleges he was forcibly removed from an airplane bathroom by a pilot, exposing his genitalia to others on the flight from , to .
The lawsuit, filed against United Airlines and the , claims Liebb and fellow traveler Jacob Sebbag were subjected to antisemitic remarks and detained without rights by and Border Protection officers upon landing.
Aftermath and Responses
Despite being offered complimentary tickets for a subsequent flight to New York City, Liebb and Sebbag incurred additional expenses for an overnight hotel stay and food due to the delay.
United Airlines has declined to comment on the lawsuit, while the Department of Homeland Security and the involved officers have not publicly responded to the allegations.