Lawyers for the United Airlines passenger notoriously dragged off a plane April 9 announced they’ve reached a settlement that avoids a lawsuit they threatened to bring.

The terms of the settlement — which United Airlines called “an amicable resolution of the unfortunate incident” — are confidential, though the statements released Thursday said it’s “for the injuries” Dr. David Dao suffered when forcibly removed from the flight. The settlement comes the same day United issued a report detailing the events leading up to the incident and promised changes going forward.

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