Gulfstream Airlines Unfairly Fired Employee for Reporting Safety Concern, Jury Rules
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The jury spent about two days deliberating, but in the end, they ruled in favor of former pilot Patrick Hart, saying that he was wrongfully terminated by Gulfstream International Airlines.
The past few years have been tough, Hart said, but he's glad there's now a
precedent future whistleblowers can point to when considering whether to complain about an unsafe or unethical practice.
"The most important thing is that there's recourse," he said.
Hart said he hopes the decision will keep airlines safe and that if Gulfstream appeals, the facts will be on his side.
Captain Kenny
Edwards, also a former employee of the carrier, said he's got a similar
suit against Gulfstream. He said since the airline terminated him for
trying to blow the whistle, he's been waiting tables at a sports bar and
giving guitar lessons on this side. He said he's not sure whether
Hart's suit will affect the outcome of his, but he's happy his former
coworker won.
"It's been a long road. He's had
over four years of this day to come," Edwards said. "It's a horrible,
horrible thing to go through. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy."
Gulfstream did not return multiple voice mails requesting comment.
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