Royal Air Maroc sued in Florida by two travelers over personal injuries
Two people have initiated legal proceedings against Royal Air Maroc in a U.S. federal court. Their complaint, classified under personal injuries related to air transportation, is to be heard by a Florida court.
The complaint was filed on September 1, 2026, before the U.S. federal court for the Southern District of Florida by Keyshla Irmarie Hernandez Rivera and Francisco Javier Hernandez. It targets Compagnie Nationale Royal Air Maroc, Inc., the name used by the airline in the U.S. proceedings.
According to the case file published by Justia, the case is registered under number 1:2026cv26023. It falls under the category “Torts – Personal Injury – Airplane,” covering claims for personal injury related to aviation.
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The case was initially assigned to Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. She recused herself on September 2, resulting in the transfer of the case to Federal Judge Jacqueline Becerra.
Royal Air Maroc must be officially served with the complaint
The day after the filing, the clerk issued a summons intended for Royal Air Maroc. The updated PacerMonitor docket also shows that the new judge set the initial procedural rules.
The plaintiffs have 90 days after filing their complaint to serve it on the airline and submit proof of this step to the court. Once Royal Air Maroc has officially been served, the parties will have to prepare the case schedule and organize the exchange of documents.
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Keyshla Irmarie Hernandez Rivera and Francisco Javier Hernandez have entrusted their case to Podhurst Orseck, a Coral Gables law firm specializing in aviation accidents and international litigation involving airlines.
