American Airlines Begins Antitrust Trial Against Sabre In Texas

Law360, Dallas (October 23, 2012, 10:20 PM ET) -- A new judge will preside as American Airlines Inc. begins its antitrust trial Wednesday in Texas state court against Sabre Inc. alleging the ticket distributor conspired to block it from launching a competing service and holds an anti-competitive monopoly.

Judge David Cleveland agreed Tuesday to oversee the eight-week trial, taking over after Judge Don Cosby was taken off the case. Judge Jeff Walker, who presides over the judicial region, on Monday granted Sabre’s motion to recuse, saying the public could perceive bias because Judge Cosby sits...
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Case Information

Case Title

American Airlines Inc v. Travelport Limited et al

Court

Texas Northern

Nature of Suit

Anti-Trust

Case Number

4:11-cv-00244

Judge

Terry R Means

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Date Filed

April 12, 2011


Case Title

US Airways, Inc. v. Sabre Holdings Corporation et al

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Anti-Trust

Case Number

1:11-cv-02725

Judge

Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum

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Date Filed

April 21, 2011

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