Airlines

Texas Jury Awards $2.17 Million in Landmark Sex Discrimination Case Against SkyWest Airlines

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DALLAS – A federal court in Texas has awarded $2.17 million to a female aircraft parts clerk, marking a historic verdict in a sex discrimination lawsuit championed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The decision, handed down after evidence showed the employee endured a hostile work environment, represents the largest amount the EEOC has secured via a jury trial in the Northern District of Texas. Sarah Budd, employed by SkyWest Airlines at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, filed the lawsuit alleging that her male colleagues, including at least one manager, perpetuated the discriminatory setting. Accusations … Read more

Jury Awards $2 Million in Landmark Sexual Harassment Case Against SkyWest Airlines

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DALLAS – A Dallas federal jury recently ruled that a female employee at SkyWest Airlines endured a sexually hostile workplace, resulting in a $2 million judgement in punitive damages and $170,000 for emotional distress. The court’s decision marks a significant precedent for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the Northern District of Texas, underscoring the agency’s commitment to combating workplace discrimination. Sarah Budd, a parts clerk at the Utah-based airline, became the focal point of egregious sexual harassment by various coworkers, including a supervisor. Her colleagues made unwarranted sexual comments and coercive suggestions … Read more

SkyWest Airlines Faces $2.17 Million Judgment for Workplace Sex Discrimination and Harassment, Appeals Decision

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DALLAS — A Texas jury has awarded a substantial sum in damages to a female parts clerk following a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against SkyWest Airlines over claims of sexual discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile workplace environment. The announcement made by the EEOC on November 22 highlights the case, which culminated in a jury verdict awarding the plaintiff $2 million in punitive damages and $170,000 for emotional distress. The EEOC lodged the lawsuit against SkyWest Airlines, Inc. in 2022, marking a significant legal challenge under Title VII of the … Read more

American Airlines Wins $9.4 Million in Lawsuit Over ‘Skiplagging’ Ticket Sales Practice

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Fort Worth, Texas – American Airlines, headquartered in Fort Worth, has won a substantial legal victory with a $9.4 million jury verdict against Skiplagged Inc., a New York-based company known for promoting “throwaway ticketing” strategies that allow travelers to purchase cheaper flights. The federal court decision came on October 15, marking a significant win for the airline in its battle against practices it argues undermine revenue through unorthodox booking tactics. Throwaway ticketing refers to the purchase of airline tickets to a final destination with no intention of completing the final leg of the journey. For … Read more