Codoni et al v. Port of Seattle et al

  1. February 19, 2025

    Airlines Can Ask 9th Circ. To Consider Airport Pollution Suit

    A Washington judge has cleared Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines to ask the Ninth Circuit to weigh in on whether federal regulations governing air travel or jet emissions prevent property owners and residents from suing over alleged flight-path pollution near Seattle's main commercial airport.

  2. January 09, 2025

    Airlines Say 9th Circ. Should Mull Seattle Airport Pollution Suit

    Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines have told a Washington federal court that the Ninth Circuit should immediately consider the jurisdictional and preemption issues raised in a proposed class action from property owners and residents over alleged flight-path pollution near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

  3. January 01, 2025

    Transportation Cases To Watch In 2025

    The Boeing Co.'s 737 Max criminal conspiracy case, consolidated D.C. Circuit litigation targeting new vehicle fuel-economy standards, and a Texas high court battle over a massive trucking accident verdict are among the cases that transportation attorneys are watching closely in 2025.

  4. November 26, 2024

    Delta's Preemption Stance Flops In Seattle Jet Pollution Suit

    A Washington federal judge has declined Delta and Alaska Airlines' bid to dismiss a proposed class action filed by neighbors of Seattle's primary airport over alleged flight-path pollution, saying it's too early to tell whether the claims will be preempted by federal regulations governing air travel or plane emissions.

  5. October 08, 2024

    Federal Regs Could Ground Airport Pollution Suit, Judge Hints

    A Washington federal judge acknowledged Tuesday that federal regulations are an obstacle to Seattle residents' suit against airlines and the city's primary airport over alleged flight-path pollution, while suggesting more discovery could be needed before he can rule out their claims entirely.