Rumor: Don D has won his suit

[CFIT]

Just heard a rumor that Don D has won his law suit and maybe his job back.

Does anybody have any additional info?

Hope it's true!

 

[rickair7777]

Is that the guy who was fired by TF?

 

[Morning Wood]

Heard the same rumor 2-3 weeks ago, but can't find anyone who knows (or will talk). Heard the same thing from maint several months ago, so I'd take it with a grain of salt.

 

[SkyNation]

he is.

TF should have never fired him, and it never should have proceeded to Federal trial.

in all fairness, DD should have never acted the way he did to his superior, even though many feel that TF is a tool and deserved it. I can agree with that only based on what I've heard, but it still doesn't excuse the behavior.

so, for the record, I think two strong personalities butted heads, and either could have ended it by backing off and swallowing some pride.

I'm glad DD won/got his job back.

I heard that since this was a Federal case, that DD didn't have to pay for his attorney, that he was appointed by the Govt. is that true?

 

[www.]

he is.

TF should have never fired him, and it never should have proceeded to Federal trial.

in all fairness, DD should have never acted the way he did to his superior, even though many feel that TF is a tool and deserved it. I can agree with that only based on what I've heard, but it still doesn't excuse the behavior.

so, for the record, I think two strong personalities butted heads, and either could have ended it by backing off and swallowing some pride.

I'm glad DD won/got his job back.

I heard that since this was a Federal case, that DD didn't have to pay for his attorney, that he was appointed by the Govt. is that true?

If he went to the eeoc, gov paid. If a civil suit filed, plantiff pays unless court rules Skywest to pay costs. Either way, arbitration would have been quicker.

 

[SSDD]

WOW Skynation,

The lengths that you go to in order to defend the company, TF in this case. Don did nothing to Tony except refuse to take blame for something he had not done.

I can't help but notice that you use the term "superior" instead of supervisor. Any hidden feelings there?

I don't know if that was the case, but I suppose the next thing is for you to accuse Don of using the awesome power of a "third party" to fight those poor defenceless people is St. George.

 

[Baze]

Will he keep his seniority and get retro pay?

 

[Morning Wood]

WOW Skynation,

The lengths that you go to in order to defend the company, TF in this case. Don did nothing to Tony except refuse to take blame for something he had not done.

I don't think anyone but DD knows whether he did it or not. And if you asked him, do you honestly think he'd admit to it? That said, I don't think this was a reason to fire the guy. I do find it rather interesting that as soon as the union talk heated up, TF was no longer the chief pilot. Coincidence?

 

[yellowfever]

The judge ruled in Don's favor. If you want to read the summary PM me your email address.

 

[SkyNation]

I don't know either of them, and I certainly never defended TF! where the hell did you get that?!

that's why I said he shouldn't have been fired. however, you can't walk into your CPs and shout him down, cuss him out and not expect something to happen. what did happen was too much, and TF should have backed down. however, it escalated to the point where neither was going to back down, thus the conflict I described.

pretty sure the govt paid for his attorney, and SkyWest will now have to pay.

justice done, IMHO

 

[John Pennekamp]

Since you guys have chosen to air this dirty laundry in public, care to enlighten the rest of us what it's all about?

 

[Morning Wood]

The judge ruled in Don's favor. If you want to read the summary PM me your email address.

How long ago was the verdict handed down? I heard this rumor probably 4 months ago.

 

[yellowfever]

How long ago was the verdict handed down? I heard this rumor probably 4 months ago.

ISSUE DATE: OCT. 3, 2007

 

[Gr82Aviate]

I don't know either of them, and I certainly never defended TF! where the hell did you get that?!

that's why I said he shouldn't have been fired. however, you can't walk into your CPs and shout him down, cuss him out and not expect something to happen. what did happen was too much, and TF should have backed down. however, it escalated to the point where neither was going to back down, thus the conflict I described.

pretty sure the govt paid for his attorney, and SkyWest will now have to pay.

justice done, IMHO

Actually, your boy(TF) has been known to be a hothead who has screamed and cussed and yelled at quite a few line pilots without justification...along with trumping up false charges against people he had a personal vendetta against!!
At least SAPA was there to protect them... NOT!!!

 

[yellowfever]

Don

he is.

TF should have never fired him, and it never should have proceeded to Federal trial.

in all fairness, DD should have never acted the way he did to his superior, even though many feel that TF is a tool and deserved it. I can agree with that only based on what I've heard, but it still doesn't excuse the behavior.

so, for the record, I think two strong personalities butted heads, and either could have ended it by backing off and swallowing some pride.

I'm glad DD won/got his job back.

I heard that since this was a Federal case, that DD didn't have to pay for his attorney, that he was appointed by the Govt. is that true?

In the trial recordings it appears that Don acted professionally the entire time. Your claim that he shouldn't have acted like he did ... what do you mean by that? TF claims that they fired Don for writing F...Fizer in the locker room and denied doing it. The judge ruled that TF fired Don for calling in fatigued and went on a witch hunt. Read the briefs if you can, they are very educational regarding your former CP and management. Don has told me that he payed over $100,000 of HIS money for legal representation. If you do not want to give me your email address, then get in touch with Don...he will gladly share his story. He should be back to work soon.