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Steve Weintraub
Traub Barbara G wrote:
>
> I am trying to trace the usage, if any, of the rather unique legal theory
> that was the basis for the actions against Cessna Aircraft Corp. and
> FlightSafety International relating to the death of Thurman Munson in 1979.
> The suits were brought by Munson's estate and the New York Yankees, and were
> settled out of court - hence no reported decision to trace. I need to
> determine whether the theory was utilized in later cases, and expect that if
> there was no reference to the Munson case through the 1980's, it probably
> was not.
>
> First: I have an article from "Aviation Convention News" from November 1,
> 1980, and part of another from "The Aviation Consumer" from March 15, 1980,
> both discussing the suits. I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have
> issues (or indexing?) of these publications 1980 - 1988? Second: Is anyone
> familiar with aviation law aware of any later use of the theory? Can you
> suggest other sources for this information? Any other suggestions or
> assistance would be much appreciated.
>
> Please reply off-list. I would be happy to clarify the question as
> necessary. Thank you.
>
> Barbara G. Traub, J.D., M.L.S.
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