JOY v. BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.

Nos. 91-7128, 91-7129 and 91-7168.

999 F.2d 549 (1993)

Linda L. JOY, Individually and as Legal Representative of Robert A. Joy, Deceased; as Personal Representative and Administratrix of the Estate of Robert A. Joy; and as Guardian and Next Friend of Tatum Joy and Brenna Joy v. BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., et al. ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION OF GENERAL MOTORS CORP., Appellant, v. Jack C. TURLEY; and the Government of District of Columbia.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided July 27, 1993.

Rehearing and Suggestion for Rehearing Denied September 21, 1993.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mark A. Dombroff argued the cause for Allison Gas Turbine Div. of General Motors Corp. With him on the brief was Dane B. Jaques. Tom K. Hammitt also entered an appearance for Allison Gas Turbine Div. of GMC.

David N. Webster argued the cause for appellees Linda L. Joy, et al., in No. 91-7128. Sally A. Regal and Julia Porter also entered appearances for Joy, et al.

Jon W. Brassel argued the cause for appellee Jack C. Turley. With him on the brief was James A. McGuire.

Donna M. Murasky, Asst. Corp. Counsel, argued the cause for appellee District of Columbia in Nos. 91-7128 and 91-7129. With her on the brief were John Payton, Corp. Counsel, and Charles L. Reischel, Deputy Corp. Counsel.

Before BUCKLEY, SENTELLE, and RANDOLPH, Circuit Judges.


Rehearing and Suggestion for Rehearing En Banc Denied in No. 91-7128 September 21, 1993.

Opinion for the court filed by Circuit Judge BUCKLEY.

BUCKLEY, Circuit Judge:

This case arises out of a 1987 helicopter crash in which all three passengers were killed and the pilot, Jack Turley, was seriously injured. After the crash, the passengers' survivors and Mr. Turley brought suit in district court against Allison Gas Turbine

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