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Irony all set for takeoff - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Irony all set for takeoff Off Beat Apr 23, 2026 A Southwest Airlines flight attendant whose job typically includes reminding passengers not to tamper with aircraft equipment is now accused of doing just that — only this time, on the ground. A Fort Lauderdale hotel has filed suit against the airline and the employee, alleging the attendant triggered a fire sprinkler that flooded multiple rooms and caused nearly $217,000 in damage, according to 12 News in Florida. According to the complaint, filed April 8 in federal court, the incident occurred on or about Feb. 1, 2025, while the flight attendant was staying at the Renaissance Hotel Fort Lauderdale for work. The hotel alleges that evidence proves the employee “negligently interfered” with a sprinkler head in the room despite signage warning guests not to tamper with the system. What followed was a full-blown deluge: the activated sprinkler flooded not only the attendant’s room but also several others, forcing the hotel to cancel reservations and bring in cleanup crews, according to the lawsuit. The hotel says an inspection found no malfunction in the sprinkler system, concluding the discharge was caused by tampering. Damages cited in the suit include repair costs, remediation expenses, lost use of rooms and lost profits. In its argument to hold Southwest Airlines liable, the hotel claims the employee was acting within the scope of her employment while staying at the hotel for a work assignment. It also alleges the airline failed to properly instruct or supervise the employee. Related News Delaware court affirms dismissal of retaliation claim over mental injury April 23, 2026 Nebraska high court upholds reduced award in Union Pacific injury case April 23, 2026 Comp medical prices seen rising after early 2026 moderation: NCCI April 23, 2026 Renewal rates for most lines decrease: Ivans April 23, 2026 Lockton names former Everest exec alternative risk leader April 23, 2026 US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug April 23, 2026 Beazley shareholders approve $10.9B Zurich deal April 23, 2026 Microsoft faces $2.8B U.K. lawsuit April 23, 2026 African Re posts 51% profit jump April 23, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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