Category : Litigation(40)
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2024-02-16Port Of Seattle’s Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Complaint
The Port of Seattle filed this legal reply brief seeking dismissal of a lawsuit brought by five plaintiffs (Codoni, Geer, Cathcart, France, and Chakos) related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operations. The Port argues that the plaintiffs' claims are barred by federal preemption under the Civil Aeronautics Act, the Airline Deregulation Act, and the Federal Aviation Act, which collectively give the federal government exclusive authority over aviation and airport operations. The Port also contends that the plaintiffs lack legal standing to bring inverse condemnation claims under the 'subsequent purchaser rule.' -
Our Children’s Trust
Our Children’s Trust We are the world’s only not-for-profit law firm representing young people and their legal right to a safe climate. We are Youth v. Gov Historic Trial in Montana Read about the trial. Take action. Stand with youth! “I am personally interested in learning about Earth’s processes and understanding the science in order to help -
EPA Gets Sued Over Lack of Noise Pollution Regulation
COURT: D.D.C. TRACK DOCKET: No. 1:23-cv-01649 The US Environmental Protection Agency shirked its duties to enforce the Noise Control Act, resulting in nationwide noise pollution, a new federal lawsuit alleged. Quiet Communities Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to reducing noise pollution, sued the agency Wednesday in the US District Court for the District of Columbia. The group alleges -
Supreme Court May Have Dealt Death Blow to Judicial Deference
By Barbara Lichman on May 10, 2023 Posted in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Regulation, Litigation, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Less than two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court took the first of several actions meant to close the door on what has become a standard in opposing citizens’ efforts to challenge the -
2023-04-19Hagens-Berman: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) Pollution
Do you live within a five-mile radius of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Fill out the form to find out your rights » CASE STATUS Active ATTORNEYS Steve W. Berman Sean R. Matt Thomas E. Loeser Martin D. McLean Garth Wojtanowicz Shelby R. Smith Jacob Berman Abigail D. Pershing PRACTICE AREAS Class Action Environmental Litigation COURT Superior -
Class action lawsuit filed against Port of Seattle, Alaska Air Group and Delta Airlines over toxic airport pollution
Residents of the city of SeaTac and surrounding areas this week filed a class action lawsuit against the Port of Seattle, Alaska Air Group Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc., alleging that airport operations contaminate neighborhoods near Sea-Tac Airport with a combination of pollutants including carbon monoxide, lead and particulate matter, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman. -
Pollution Control Hearings Board Case Search
The Environmental Hearings Office (EHO) maintains an index of the decisions of the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) and Shorelines Hearings Board (SHB) dating back to 1970 on this website. The public can search for all PCHB/SHB decisions using the specific criteria of the search engine that the EHO provides as a courtesy. The EHO -
Rep. Larsen Delivers Remarks in Support of Aircraft Certification Reform Bill
For nearly two years, the families of the 346 victims who died in two tragic Boeing 737 MAX crashes championed necessary reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process. Today, the House passed a bipartisan bill to restore the integrity of the aircraft certification process and ensure no other families experience such unthinkable loss. Watch -
2019-10-23Burien v FAA #18-71705 oral arguments before US Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit
18-71705-2019-11-27.pdf Judge Ikuta: Good morning. Matthew Adams (Burien): And may it please the court, my name is Matthew Adams appearing for the City of Burien. I’m joined by Lisa Marshall, the City Attorney. I’d like to reserve three minutes if I could and I’ll keep my eye on the clock. This case is about