Socata TB-21 Accident Near New River, Arizona

Obtained defense verdict for multi-function display (MFD) manufacturer in litigation and trial arising out of 2002 crash of a Socata TB-21 Trinidad airplane near New River, Arizona.

Breach of Contract Class Action Regarding Baggage Fee

Barber v. American Airlines, Inc., 241 Ill. 2d 450 (2011).

Obtained dismissal of a class action complaint for breach of contract based upon the "pick-off" exception to class certification and established Illinois precedent regarding same. Successfully represented air carrier before the Illinois Supreme Court, which issued a unanimous opinion dismissing plaintiffs' putative class action complaint and reversing Illinois Appellate Court's opinion.

Piper Meridian Accident Near Austin, Texas Represented component manufacturer in a multiple wrongful death litigation arising from a 2009 crash of a Piper Meridian airplane near Austin, Texas.

Dispute Involving Firearms Provision of Insurance ContractSuccessfully obtained declaratory judgment in favor of insurer that it did not have an obligation to provide coverage in underlying wrongful death action.

Beech 200 King Air Mishap in Strasburg, Colorado

Represented component manufacturer in litigation arising from 2001 crash of Beech 200 King Air that was carrying members of the Oklahoma State University Basketball Team in Strasburg, Colorado.