9th Circuit Court overturns judge's dismissal, reopening Reno air traffic controller lawsuit.

Judge reopens lawsuit accusing Reno air traffic controllers of causing 2016 plane crash, leading to $6.5M damages claim against FAA. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a previous dismissal by District Judge Miranda Du, who stated pilot negligence was the sole cause. The appellate court orders re-evaluation of whether the air traffic controller breached duty of care in the crash case.

August 15, 2024
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