Pamela Hill-Veal, a retired circuit court judge, has taken legal action against American Airlines, alleging racial discrimination during a flight from Chicago to Phoenix.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, accuses a male flight attendant of racially profiling her and subjecting her to harassment based on her race.
According to Hill-Veal, the flight attendant confronted her multiple times during the flight, insisting that she use the restroom in the back of the plane instead of the first-class lavatory she was entitled to as a passenger.
Despite Hill-Veal’s compliance, the flight attendant continued to single her out, accusing her of slamming the lavatory door and berating her in front of other passengers.
Hill-Veal’s legal complaint contends that the flight attendant’s actions were racially motivated, as she observed white passengers using the first-class restroom without similar scrutiny.
The situation escalated when the flight attendant allegedly threatened Hill-Veal with arrest, falsely accusing her of assault.
American Airlines has responded to the allegations, stating that they take claims of discrimination seriously and are investigating the matter.
However, Hill-Veal remains traumatized by the incident and seeks accountability for the discrimination she experienced.
This lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about racial equality and discrimination in air travel.
