David Dao: United passenger dragged off plane to sue airline

A man who was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight plans to sue the carrier. David Dao suffered facial injuries when he was pulled off the overbooked flight.

A man who was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight plans to sue the carrier.

David Dao suffered facial injuries when he was pulled off the overbooked flight.

His lawyers hope the case will lead to positive changes in the industry.

Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Washington DC.