Whether there is a case for kidnapping, false imprisonment or fraud is interesting in itself.
There is a breach of contract, whether a criminal act has been committed or not.
This incident seems this covers a multitude of legal sins - breaches of criminal law, contract law and maybe a tort if negligence could be proved.
Just shows the responsibility carried by crews and management. Easy to be blase on day-to-day operations but a legal nightmare awaits the unwary, inept or careless.
SITW
