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Continental Airlines, Inc. v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company – 1987

Represented McDonnell Douglas Corporation in complex litigation in Federal Court and on appeal for claims of breach of contract, strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty resulting from a 1978 aircraft accident at LAX.  At issue were the designs of the landing gear, tires, brakes, wheels, antiskid systems and slide/rafts.  Summary judgment on the negligence and product liability issues was granted in client’s favor in the federal action.  Participated in drafting appellate briefs prior to matters being affirmed on appeal.