Eight passengers sue Caribbean Airlines after Guyana plane crash

Eight people have filed a lawsuits against Caribbean Airlines more than two years after they were injured during a flight.



The eight were injured when a Caribbean Airlines plane overshot the runway at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana.



Through documents filed by their attorneys last month, the passengers are each claiming damages in excess of $1 million (Guyanese currency) for personal injuries, loss and damage suffered in the crash on July 30, 2011.



The documents show that they are accusing CAL of negligent operation of Flight BW523 and are also seeking interest, costs and any further order that the court may deem fit.



CAL has been given 10 days to respond to the claims of the eight passengers.



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