Can you legally kick someone off an airplane 'just because' (i.e. not oversold/security/safety)?
Who did the removing- law enforcement or United employees?
What's the legality of private employees assaulting someone?
This is all about level of outrage though- whether the guy should sue for civil damages or should file criminal complaints.
Yes, see Rule 21 in https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/contract-of-carriag.... One of the subpoints is that they can remove you for noncompliance with crew requests, and also, "disorderly conduct".
They can even remove you just for smelling bad (H-16).
Can you legally kick someone off an airplane 'just because' (i.e. not oversold/security/safety)?
Who did the removing- law enforcement or United employees?
What's the legality of private employees assaulting someone?
This is all about level of outrage though- whether the guy should sue for civil damages or should file criminal complaints.