So, remember when I said that Asiana Airlines’ lawsuit toward Oakland’s KTVU over incorrect, racist crew names “wasn’t going away any time soon” (You probably should; it was about this time yesterday)?

Whoops.

In a statement, the carrier acknowledged the apology from KTVU, and said it would focus on “managing the aftermath of the accident.”

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If the airline had decided to go ahead with the suit, it would have had a difficult time winning, Erik Wemple at the Washington Post argued.

An Asiana spokesperson told CNN the false report “resulted in damaging the company’s image.” Wemple notes:

“To win a judgment against the television station, the airline must prove that the false report so injured its reputation that it resulted in the loss of business. That, it will never be able to do.”

So, that’s that. Congrats on your damn luck, KTVU.

[h/t: WiseGuy]

This article appears in Jul 11-17, 2013.

5 replies on “Apparently, Asiana Airlines Won’t Be Suing the Oakland TV Station That Released False, Racist Crew Names”

  1. The airline’s inability to get all its passengers to their destination intact is the true cause of it’s damaged reputation. The KTVU un-vetted trolling was insensitive, but comedic as hell. While there are companies certainly deserving of lawsuits, let’s stay focused on locating the cause to prevent further tragedy. Looks like Asiana came to it’s senses.

  2. On a local note, have there been any suits or media updates involving the dysfunctional community college or water district? There are board members who should feel more inclination to resign if they refuse to obey the law… or they can follow the ASDB example. Resignation may be the goal for a settlement to work. Sum Ting Wong

  3. Apparently, their attorney let them know they have NO LEGAL LEG to stand on.

  4. An Asiana spokesperson, Sum Dum Phuc, told CNN the false report “resulted in damaging the company’s image.” Wemple notes:

  5. That’s exactly what they need, more publicity. They will have lawsuits enough, plenty soon.

    Whatever else may be discovered about that approach, low air speed and elevation is pilot error. it’s a common error, and there will some fingerpointing about which pilot erred, but it won’t change the airline’s exposure. Ow!

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