In Re Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:20-cv-00786

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Torts to Land

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

John A. Kronstadt

Firms

Companies

Delta Air Lines Inc.

Sectors & Industries:

Services
- Major Airlines

October 27, 2023
Delta Can't Get Early Win In Jet Fuel Dumping Class Action

A California federal judge refused to hand Delta an early win against a class of homeowners who sued the airline after it dumped jet fuel onto their properties, noting there are triable issues on whether the decision to jettison fuel violated the federal standard of care, or was necessary for safety.
September 05, 2023
Delta Says No Trespass, No Damages In Jet Fuel Dump Suit

Delta Air Lines Inc. has told a California federal judge that a certified class of Los Angeles homeowners has no evidence to support a trespass damages claim over a January 2020 jet fuel dump from a commercial airliner that allegedly left them with contaminated and devalued properties.
April 17, 2023
LA Homeowners Say Delta Is Delaying Jet Fuel Dump Suit

Los Angeles residents suing Delta Air Lines Inc. over a 2020 jet fuel dump over their homes say the airline is trying to delay the litigation by asking for leave to file multiple summary judgment motions, slamming Delta for "bad faith litigation tactics."
February 09, 2023
LA Homeowners Get Class Cert. In Delta Jet Fuel Dump Suit

A California federal judge granted class certification to a group of Los Angeles residents who claimed they and their property values were harmed when a Delta Air Lines Inc. jet dumped approximately 15,000 gallons of fuel on their homes after an engine failure in 2020.
May 17, 2022
Delta, LA Homeowners Spar Over Jet Fuel Dump Class Claims

Delta Air Lines Inc. and Los Angeles homeowners sparred in California federal court over whether the plaintiffs can pursue classwide damages by claiming a January 2020 jet fuel dump from a commercial airliner left them with contaminated and devalued properties.
March 16, 2022
LA Homeowners Want Class Cert. In Delta Jet Fuel Dump Suit

A proposed class of Los Angeles and Orange County property owners is asking a California federal court to certify a class in their suit against Delta Air Lines Inc. alleging a January 2020 dump of jet fuel damaged their homes and property values.
November 19, 2021
Delta Can't Escape Claims In Jet Fuel Dump Suit

A California federal judge won't let Delta Air Lines Inc. escape claims from Los Angeles residents alleging they were harmed when a jet dumped 15,000 gallons of fuel on their homes, rejecting arguments that some claims are preempted.
February 23, 2021
Delta Says Federal Safety Rules Justify LAX Jet Fuel Dump

Delta Air Lines maintains it had to dump 15,000 gallons of jet fuel before making an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport last year because of strict aircraft safety rules, rejecting claims from residents and homeowners along the flight path that it is trying to dodge liability.
February 09, 2021
Delta Jet Fuel Dump Claims Aren't Preempted, Court Told

Federal aviation safety regulations don't shield Delta Air Lines from liability for dumping 15,000 gallons of jet fuel at low altitude over densely populated areas during an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport, a proposed class of injured residents and homeowners said in court filings Monday.