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Physician Who Was Dragged Off Flight Settles With United

Kentucky doctor David Dao, who was dragged off a United flight after he refused to give up his seat to crew members, has reached a settlement with the airline for undisclosed amount.  The agreement includes a provision that the amount will remain confidential.

Cellphone video of the April 9 confrontation aboard a jetliner at Chicago's O'Hare Airport sparked widespread public outrage over the treatment of Dao.  The footage showed airport police officers pulling the 69-year-old father of five from his seat and dragging him down the aisle. His lawyer says he lost teeth and suffered a broken nose and a concussion.

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