Travel Amputee who says United Airlines took his scooter battery takes battle to court May 1, 2019Josh Hafner, USA TODAYComments Off on Amputee who says United Airlines took his scooter battery takes battle to court Stearn Hodge, a 68-year-old amputee who lost his arm and leg in an accident, says United and airport employees took a battery needed for his scooter.