· 7/10/1998
Gotz v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Citations
- 12 F. Supp. 2d 199
- 1998 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10662
- 1998 WL 397053
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- stating that Saks requires an objective inquiry and \plaintiff's subjective expectations\ do not control
- “He did not seek help in placing his bag in the overhead compartment, and the aisle-seat passenger [who startled the plaintiff] never touched him.”
- no \accident” occurred where passenger placing bag into overhead compartment was injured avoiding an aisle passenger who had suddenly decided to stand up because “the passenger’s rise from his seat ... bears no relation to the operation of the aircraft\
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Judges: Lindsay
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