Seattle airport ramp worker sues after tug crash; Port of Seattle says safety is shared responsibility

SEATTLE — A ramp worker at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has filed a lawsuit claiming unsafe conditions on the tarmac led to a crash involving a baggage tug that left him with long-term injuries.

Marcus Creary, 27, said he was struck while working near a Delta Air Lines gate on July 9, 2024, as crews rushed to clear space for an arriving flight. Creary, who works for Delta, said the ramp area near Gate B1 was congested with vehicles and equipment as he directed workers to move out of the way.

“There was a lot of traffic coming in, there was clutter at the gate, and we needed to clear that up for a safe environment,” Creary said…

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