A federal court has allowed a lawsuit to proceed against Lufthansa, following allegations that the airline disclosed the sexual orientation of gay passengers to Saudi authorities, leading to their arrest and persecution. The case hinges on claims that the airline violated privacy rights by cooperating with Saudi law enforcement, which criminalizes homosexuality. Legal experts argue the decision could set a precedent for corporate accountability in human rights abuses tied to data sharing. The ruling marks a significant step in holding multinational companies responsible for actions taken abroad.
[1.] First, the facts from an earlier decision in Doe v. Deutsche Lufthansa AG: John Doe and Robert Roe are… The post Lawsuit Over Outing of Gay Saudi Residents by Lufthansa in Saudi Arabia Can Proceed appeared first on Reason.com.
