Author: Jonathan E. DeMay

Jon primarily focuses on major accident, high-value wrongful death, and complex commercial litigation. He has represented airlines and aircraft manufacturers, component manufacturers and maintenance companies in federal and state courts…

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Americans with Disabilities Act-Based Lawsuits Targeting Air Carrier Websites: Mitigating the Risks Associated With an Emerging Trend

Air carriers have not been a traditional target of website accessibility lawsuits based on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”). Instead, plaintiffs typically target retail, hospitality, and other…

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Plaintiffs Abandon Appeal of Dismissal of Maryland Consumer Protection Statute-Based Putative Class Action Pursuant to ADA Preemption

On March 9, 2023, the plaintiffs in Forman et al. v. Spirit Airlines, Inc. voluntarily dismissed their appeal of the trial court’s order granting Spirit Airlines’ motion to dismiss their…

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The National In-Flight Sexual Misconduct Task Force Convenes To Address Sexual Misconduct During Air Travel

Sexual misconduct during air travel is an issue of concern to the traveling public, the aviation industry, and the government. As discussed in greater detail in this Bulletin, Congress has…

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Cybersecurity: Practical Tips to Mitigate the Risk of a Breach

Airlines increasingly integrate and utilize data from transaction systems, websites and mobile applications, email, flight, and operations, to personalize offers to customers, increase customer loyalty, and improve operations and safety.…

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U.S. Department of Transportation Considering New Rules under the Air Carrier Access Act

In accordance with the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) promulgates regulations aimed at promoting disabled passengers’ access to air travel and related services. These…

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Federal Court Denies Defendant Access to the Non-Public Portions of Plaintiff’s Facebook Account

In Tompkins v. Detroit Metro. Airport, No. 10-10413, 2012 WL 179320 (E.D. Mich. Jan. 18, 2012), a federal court denied a Defendant’s motion to compel the Plaintiff to execute an…

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Wrongful Death Litigation Arising Out of the Continental Connection Flight 3407 Accident: A Federal Court Compels Plaintiff to Produce a Broad Array of Damages Discovery, Including Social Media

We are living in the midst of a social media revolution that is changing the way individuals, companies and governments organize, navigate and share information, as well as the very…

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