British Airways steward run over by drinks trolley sues for £50,000

A BRITISH Airways steward is suing for £50,000 after he was run over by a drinks trolley.

James Searcy was pulling it backwards when he spotted stray luggage in the aisle and applied the brake with a foot.

But it failed and the trolley hit the obstruction, making it wobble.

His lawyers told a court: “His leg became trapped in the brake compartment and he fell backwards.”

He suffered injuries to his knees, buttock, ankle and shoulder on the flight from Munich to Heathrow.

He claims they affect his ability to work.

Mr Searcy, 52, of Ealing, West London, is claiming compensation from BA over the incident in 2017.

Central London county court heard that the airline admits liability.

The case will go to trial for damages to be decided.