Delta’s $500M Meltdown: Lawsuit Targets Microsoft and CrowdStrike Over Epic Outage

Delta Airlines is seeking damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft after a July 19 software update caused a massive outage. The incident grounded thousands of flights and cost Delta an estimated $350-500 million. The airline has enlisted high-profile attorney David Boies, signaling a serious pursuit of…

Hot Take:

When a software update crashes the aviation industry and costs a fortune, you know it’s a bug, not a feature. Delta Airlines is now playing the blame game with CrowdStrike and Microsoft, and one thing’s for sure: someone’s about to get grounded!

Key Points:

  • Delta Airlines seeks damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft due to a software update malfunction.
  • The July 19 incident affected 8.5 million Windows devices and grounded thousands of flights.
  • Delta estimates losses between $350-500 million, with 7,000 flight cancellations.
  • David Boies, a high-profile attorney, is representing Delta in this potential legal battle.
  • The outage caused a $5.4 billion loss among Fortune 500 companies, excluding Microsoft.

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