Avco Corporation, Petitioner v. Jill Sikkelee, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of David Sikkelee, Deceased, et al.

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January 13, 2020
Justices Won't Hear Aircraft Engine Maker's Preemption Fight

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review the Third Circuit's finding that a widow could sue an aircraft engine manufacturer over the plane crash that killed her husband even if the dispute involved conflicting federal and state aircraft safety standards.
December 10, 2019
Widow's Plane Crash Claims Preempted, Feds Tell High Court

The federal government told the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that a widow's state-based tort claims against aircraft engine manufacturer Avco Corp. are, in fact, preempted, but that a lower court should still resolve the issue of conflicting state and federal aircraft design standards.
September 03, 2019
Aviation Industry Preemption Battles To Watch

State and local regulations governing flight crew wages and benefits, airport operations and crash liability have sparked legal clashes with aviation industry stakeholders claiming the federal government sets the rules. Here's a look at a few notable preemption battles in the aviation industry.
June 24, 2019
Justices Seek Gov't View On Preemption In Plane Crash Suit

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked the Office of the U.S. Solicitor General to weigh in on whether the high court should review a split Third Circuit decision that revived a widow's state law claims over a fatal plane crash, a case that turns on a question of federal preemption.

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