Air Canada not liable for $5K hand injury claim

A B.C. tribunal denied compensation to Craig Hannon, who sought $5,000 from Air Canada after suffering burns while serving oatmeal at their Maple Leaf Lounge in Vancouver on May 11, 2023. Although Air Canada acknowledged the incident, the tribunal concluded they were not liable under the Montreal Convention or the Occupiers Liability Act, stating that Hannon failed to prove the container posed an unreasonable risk and that he was not in the process of embarking when injured. Hannon’s claim for damages included medical costs and pain and suffering, but the tribunal found no evidence that a lack of first aid would have mitigated his injuries. Ultimately, the claims were dismissed as the airline met its duty of care.

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