Jeniffer Castro Sues Airline, Passenger After Viral Seat Refusal Incident

Jeniffer Castro, a 29-year-old bank employee from Brazil, has filed a lawsuit against GOL Airlines and a fellow passenger after a viral incident where she refused to give up her pre-booked window seat for a crying child. The incident occurred during a domestic flight in December 2024 and was filmed by another passenger, leading to widespread online shaming and personal consequences for Castro. Despite the backlash, the incident unexpectedly boosted her social media presence, amassing 2.1 million followers and several influencer deals. Castro claims the situation has significantly impacted her life, forcing her to change careers and leading to severe public scrutiny. She seeks compensation for distress and aims to prevent unauthorized public shaming in the future. Castro expressed disbelief at how a simple flight turned into a public ordeal, stating, 'I was the target of judgments, attacks, and speculation from people who don't even know the full story.'