05/06/2026
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Five American Airlines flight attendants have been awarded a combined $18.6 million after a jury in California found that their company uniforms caused serious health issues. The case centered around uniforms introduced in 2016, which were manufactured by Twin Hill and distributed to tens of thousands of airline employees. The attendants claimed the clothing led to severe reactions, including rashes, breathing problems, and nerve-related symptoms. This group of five served as a test case for hundreds of similar complaints across the country.
Jurors determined that Twin Hill was careless in the way the uniforms were produced and failed to take action after widespread concerns surfaced. Investigations later uncovered that the uniforms contained formaldehyde and over a dozen other chemicals tied to skin and respiratory problems. Although American Airlines denied the uniforms were the cause, they were still assigned 10% of the blame, with Twin Hill held responsible for the rest. One of the attendants, Virginia Hardy, received the largest payout—nearly $4 million for medical costs, lost wages, and suffering.
The controversy stretches back nearly a decade, when American first tested the new outfits for over 65,000 staff members. While early testing didn’t detect toxic substances, complaints from employees quickly mounted after the uniforms were distributed. Reports came in from major airports like JFK, Miami, and Charlotte. By 2017, American allowed staff to wear alternative clothing and later switched to a new supplier, Lands’ End. Despite winning a similar case in Illinois due to lack of scientific proof, this California verdict may encourage more employees to pursue claims of their own.