Hi,
I do not think this is an end in itself or in other words it prevents an individual (family passenger or crew member) to initiate a lawsuit against Air France for additional damages compensation or seek other convictions No, you're wrong. This verdict is now as per French law a *test case* ( we say "le jugement fait jurisprudence")The claims must follow the findings of the court... unless the appeal court reverses it. No more claims can be asked outside the verdict.
Let me explain that it was possible to individuals (but before the trial) to initiate a lawsuit against AF or others during the 10 years preceding the trial.
But as explained above in better words than mine ... compensations was paid and accepted (under condition of not undertaking .. bla bla ... )
So .. as I writed .. many time the convention (Warsaw and Montreal) and compensations (insurances) linked are double edged sword as they can be a gag ..
Shut people mouth with money
