JOHNSON v. DEPT. OF TRANSP., FAA

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Julian A. Wilhelm, Washington, D.C., argued for petitioners. With him on the brief were J. Thomas Burch, Jr., and David W. McDonald, Washington, D.C.

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

Joseph B. Scott, Washington, D.C., Donald L. Cox, Louisville, Ky., and Richard Frank, Tampa, Fla., were on the brief for amicus curiae.

Evangeline W. Swift, Gen. Counsel, Mary L. Jennings and David C. Kane, Washington, D.C., was on the statement in lieu of brief for the Merit Systems Protection Bd.

Stephen C. Cooper and Steven Z. Cohen, Southfield, Mich., were on the brief for amicus curiae on behalf of petitioner.

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