article_snippet.sent: Afoa went on to sue Port of Seattle - which owns and operates the Sea-Tac airport - in King County Superior Court, saying that Afoa failed to maintain a safe workplace.
article_snippet.sent: But for years the case was locked in the courts because the Port of Seattle claimed the case wasn't liable for what happened as Afoa worked for a private firm.
article_snippet.sent: Meanwhile, a number of airlines which weren’t part of the lawsuit will pay the rest of the money owed.
article_snippet.sent: This is because they had contracts with Afoa's previous employer - Evergreen Aviation Ground Logistics Enterprises - which has since gone out of business.
article_snippet.sent: If the Port of Seattle decides to appeal the verdict, the Port of Seattle could delay payment of Afoa's award.
highlights_snippet.sent: For years the case was locked in courts because the Port of Seattle claimed the case wasn't liable as Afoa worked for a private company .
  