Can You believe this!!

[Dep676]

WOW! Are we in elementary school again. Let's worry about our own problems and let the courts figure this one out. If they were wrongfully terminated then I hope they get what they deserve. That goes the other way also if they are wrong then they got what they had coming. I don't believe we are they jury here. That goes both ways if the company was wrong then shame on them and stick it too them. If not then they will get off. I think that's for the judge and jury to figure it out.

LET IT GO!!!!!!!!!!!! That goes for both sides here. Grow up.

 

[NJAowner]

To put it simply

Aspiring to be knows a lot of law for a pilot. But let's boil this down simply since I do spend a lot of time and $$$ with my lawyers (not on these issues).

A summary judgment is granted when there are no contested issues of material facts and the law is clear based upon the facts presented. This is rare. All lawyers will make a motion for summary judgment because not to do so is tantamount to legal malpractice. If there are issues of material fact in dispute, summary judgment is denied and the case goes on.

It then becomes up the the trier of fact (the jury) to decide who is telling the truth. Just because someone says something in a deposition, under oath, it is not necessarily the truth. A jury decides who of all the people who testify are the most credible and put a greater weight upon what they say. There is always someone saying they say X pull the trigger while at the same time someone else tesifies he was having dinner with X in a different state. They were both under oath. It is up to the jury to decide the credibility.

I can't talk much about flying, but unfortunately, I am very familiar with the legal system.

I have no personal interest in the outcome of this case.

I hope all of you fly safe!

 

[Aspiring to be]

NJAowner,

I agree with your post for the most part. It is usually the other side and not the plaintiff’s that request summary judgment. In most cases, the plaintiffs must present argument against summary judgment. FLOPS did not request summary judgment. I would assume FLOPS must present arguments against summary judgment.

Reading the deposition, I will really be surprised if FLOPS lets it go to summary judgment. There is no way that Raytheon wants this to go to trial. The only reason that it would be allowed to go to trial by Raytheon is that FLOPS has insurance and it is the insurance company that is paying the legal cost for FLOPS.

I am not a lawyer but I like you understand some of the points of law. This could be an interesting case from the standpoint of the judge in this case. I can see where the judge would want to see this go to trial. I do not think that this case will be a run of the mill type case and will present the judge a very interesting opportunity.


One additional person is involved in the lawsuit but his case is a little different and a request for summary judgment was not made in this man case. I believe a summary judgment would have been requested if time had permitted. I believe two depositions given that make this person termination out to be a shame were just too late to file. Last deposition was given Friday afternoon with the summary judgment deadline the following Monday.

 

[GooseHZ]

YOUR LAST

Merlin,Bill, Jimmy, who ever you are,

You said that this was your last post a FEW post ago? I think FLOPS pilots just want to know why you are always jumping on FLOPS. We the pilots have done nothing to your "Friend", and until a COURT says so neither did anyone eles. So why dont you go post your thoughts and rummors on YOUR IBT board.

 

[Grim Reaper]

All the depostions are not in and the company lawyers have a good bit of time left before responing to the Motion For Summary Judgement.

A to be is only talking about the TWO depositions that seem suport his side of the argument. When all is said and done, more than 25 people will have been deposed.

Will it go to trail, maybe, maybe not.

 

[Aspiring to be]

I believe the company has until OCT. 15 to respond to the summary judgment. You do have it wrong. Two depositions have some support for the company side. One from Ricci and the other from Sullivan. Both of these depositions have been refuted by others from the management team at FLOPS. .

I was told that the FLOPS had requested the judge to deny any more deposition but that request has been denied and about four more depositions will take place. Three out of the four are from RTA. These four should have been deposed before but the approval from the judge did not reach the attorneys in time.

I do agree with one thing you said, “Will it go to trail, maybe, maybe not.” If it fails to go to trial it will only be because the plaintiff’s settle prior to trial. If there was any chance the judge would rule against the plaintiff’s (due to lack of evidence or merit) then FLOPS would have requested summary judgment.

 

[450]

After reading this post I'd think anybody would have to be a bit naive to believe Aspiring is even remotley a "neutral" party.

 

[flyboycpa]

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[luvu]

None of these stalwart defenders of Flight Options has answered my question yet. Is this post true?

It's pretty simple guys..did Ricci and other members of Flight Options management conspire to terminate pilots based on their union organizing efforts? If it is, how can you defend Ricci and the other folks involved in it?

Like or dislike unions all you want, it was an illegal act if it went off like it appears from that post. If it went off as it appears, Raytheon better get out the checkbook and start writing a number with a lot of zeros behind it. (Bet they wish they had never heard of Ricci right about now...)

And before you ask, I never applied for a job with you guys. I learned from prior experience how well "At Will" works in the aviation world.

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[luvu]

case settled

It appears that Aspiring to Be, Cliff, and Griz win the thread. Raytheon got out the checkbook on Friday the 8th just as Griz and company predicted many months ago. Nice insight guys!

 

[longrangekiller]

They Ain't Quit'n Their Day Jobs

Bet ya None of Them are gonna quit their day jobs.

BY THE WAY, THE SUIT READ XXXX ET AL VS FLIGHT OPTIONS. RAYTHEON WAS NOT NAMED.

QUESTION, IF RAYTHEON WAS NOT NAMED WHY WOULD RAYTHEON WRITE THE CHECK!! NOT.

CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THE BS RETORTS ON THIS ONE!! Remember, when you compose your grandeloquent retorts, RAYTHEON was not named in the suit. I know that for fact.

Only one reason BOTH sides agreeded to settle. Neither Side Had A walk away victory. GET SOMETHING NOW AS OPPOSED TO NOTHING LATER. PAY A BIT NOW AS OPPOSED TO A BUNCH LATER. EITHER WAY, BOTH SIDES MADE OUT.

YES, THERE IS A BINDING NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT THAT WOULD BE VERY PAINFUL TO BREAK. SO YOU GUYS YUK IT UP

 

[NJAowner]

Settlements

Over 99% of cases settle before trial. Some sooner, most later.

The definition of a "good settlement" is one which neither party is thrilled about; it means they compromised.

There is an old axiom among trial attorneys which I have heard frommy attorneys many times in the past: "A bad settlement is still better than the risk of going to a jury". Remember juries -- the fine people who believe OJ was innocent and gave someone in Alabama $100,000,000 for $750 of damage to his new BMW (later over turned).

In addition, most public companies will set up a reserve for the litigation and take a small amount of funds each month an dset it aside for settlement. Then, becuase it may be years until settlement, when then settlement happen it does not effect the financial statements.

In addition, sometimes the legal fees in going to trial and winning may be worse than the settlement offer.

I have no idea whether this case settled, but sometimes it just makes sense.