SCHAPANSKY v. DEPT. OF TRANSP., FAA

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard J. Leighton, Washington, D.C., argued for petitioner. With him on brief was Marvin Menaker, Dallas, Tex.; William C. Casano, Washington, D.C., was on reply brief.

Sandra P. Spooner, Washington, D.C., argued for respondent. With her on brief were J. Paul McGrath, Asst. Atty. Gen., and David M. Cohen, Washington, D.C., Director.

Alan F. Greenwald, Deputy Gen. Counsel, and Mary M. Jennings and Marsha E. Mouyal, Washington, D.C., were on Statement in Lieu of Brief for Merit Systems Protection Bd.

Joseph B. Scott and James H. Heller, Washington, D.C., were on brief for amicus curiae.

Donald L. Cox, Louisville, Ky., was on brief for amicus curiae.

Richard Frank, Tampa, Fla., was on brief for amicus curiae.

Before MARKEY, Chief Judge, and FRIEDMAN, RICH, SMITH and NIES, Circuit Judges.