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Former Ramp Agent Sues Port Of Seattle & Alaska Airlines Over Injuries From Baggage Tug Crash
Surveillance shows a distracted tug driver veering out of prescribed lanes and striking a ramp agent on the SEA tarmac in 2023.
A former ramp agent at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has filed a lawsuit against the Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines, alleging injuries from a tarmac incident involving a baggage tug.
The plaintiff, Tyler King, reports brain and back injuries suffered after the baggage tug struck her on the SEA tarmac in November 2023. She is seeking accountability from both the Port and the airline.
The legal action highlights that King was employed at SEA at the time of the incident, and she attributes ongoing pain to the crash involving the baggage tug. The case involves two named defendants: the Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines.
According to the account, surveillance footage indicates the tug driver was distracted and veered out of prescribed lanes before hitting a ramp agent on the tarmac in 2023. The description emphasizes a marked lapse in driving conduct that contributed to the incident.
As of the report, three years after the event, King continues to experience pain and has pursued legal action to address the injuries and their consequences. Further details on the lawsuit's claims or outcomes were not provided in the material.