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American Airlines Awarded Just $1 In Decade Old Court Case
A legal case initially brought by US Airways and inherited by American Airlines after the merger of the two carriers in 2013 has resulted in the Dallas-based mega-carrier being awarded just a single dollar in damages by a US court, despite winning the case. Let's unravel the background of the legal action to discover why the airline's victory leaves it with little to celebrate. Background to the case Following a three-week trial, A US court jury has decided on a legal battle that has… (www.msn.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Well, the lawyers got paid. The system is working the way it was designed.
Yes. They got 33% of the award. Don't spend it all in one place.
this verdict and award brings into question in my mind the wisdom of the attorney information given to american management and the lack of a leash on their attack dog attorneys. Embarassment abounds here, blame on all sides, and foolishment aplenty. Another black eye for management (?) at american airlines.
I think it is a Black Eye for Both Parties!
Imagine what the One Dollar cost them, like everything Doug oversees . . .
That award was Slap them both and telling the other company that they should do better! LOL.. Interesting article. It cost both of the companies.
...and all future ticket prices go up.
Instead of settling on the current system, then, let's figure out what system makes “costing both companies” makes prices go down.
(Time to cue the 'dreamer,' 'loonie,' 'nutcase' comments...)
Instead of settling on the current system, then, let's figure out what system makes “costing both companies” makes prices go down.
(Time to cue the 'dreamer,' 'loonie,' 'nutcase' comments...)