Author: Michael J. Holland

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Lessor Liability: Florida Supreme Court Limits Pre- Emptive Effect of Federal Owner/Lessor Liability Statute in Vreeland v. Ferrer. (Special Edition Fall 2011)

Our Spring 2008 Newsletter discussed the liability of non-operating aircraft owners and lessors, such as owners in trust and finance or capital lessors, to passengers and property owners arising out…

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Two Year Limitation Period Not Applicable to Contribution and Indemnity Claims under Montreal Convention

In a decision that could have far-reaching implications for the air freight industry, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held in Chubb Insurance Company of Europe, S.A. v. Menlo…

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The Supreme Court Raises the Bar: Stricter Pleading Requirements Imposed on Plaintiffs

Prior to May 21, 2007, motions to dismiss complaints in federal courts for failure to state a claim were uneventful affairs. Unless a plaintiff failed to provide any set of…

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Class Action Lawsuits Against Two Foreign Airlines for Improper Collection of Taxes Dismissed on Preemption Grounds

Plaintiff, a California resident with citizenship in both the United States and Mexico, filed a federal class-action lawsuit against two Mexican air carriers. The plaintiff sought to recover Mexican tourist taxes…

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