Part 5/9:
The Fight for Justice
Despite this egregious treatment, Pettit was determined to fight back. She pursued legal action against Delta, seeking not just to reclaim her position but to restore her reputation that had been unjustly tarnished. During the legal proceedings, Pettit secured an evaluation from a panel of experts at the Mayo Clinic, who unanimously disagreed with Alman’s diagnosis. They deemed his conclusions nonsensical and indicative of a corporate conspiracy aimed at removing her from her role.
Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of Pettit, awarding her $500,000 in damages for the mental and reputational harm inflicted by Delta, and mandating her reinstatement with the highest wages for a Delta first officer.