A second lawsuit has been filed against Google cofounder Sergey Brin following a deadly plane crash in May 2023. The families of the two pilots allege negligence by Brin's team.
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| Sergey Brin is facing legal troubles after a deadly plane crash in May 2023. The families of the two pilots who died in the crash have filed lawsuits against Google cofounder Brin, alleging negligence. |
San Francisco, California, USA– September 4, 2024:
Google cofounder Sergey Brin is facing mounting legal pressure following a deadly plane crash that occurred in May 2023. The crash, which involved a plane owned by Brin, resulted in the tragic deaths of two pilots.
Families of the deceased pilots have filed lawsuits against Brin, his private family office, and several related entities, alleging negligence in the maintenance and operation of the aircraft. The plaintiffs claim that a malfunctioning fuel bladder system contributed to the crash, leading to the tragic loss of life.
Brin's legal troubles have escalated with the recent filing of a lawsuit by the family of pilot Dean Rushfeldt. This follows a similar suit filed earlier this year by the widow of Lance Maclean, the other pilot who perished in the crash.
The lawsuits allege that Brin's team failed to properly maintain the aircraft, leading to the fatal accident. Additionally, the plaintiffs accuse Brin of obstructing efforts to recover the bodies of the deceased pilots.
A spokesperson for Brin has not issued a public statement in response to the lawsuits. However, in February, a representative for Brin's family office expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the crash continues to shed light on the complexities of managing private aircraft and the potential risks associated with such operations.