SCANLAN et al., v. AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP, INC.

  1. September 29, 2025

    3rd Circ. Denies Pilots' Bid To Revive Military Leave Class

    The Third Circuit will not review a Pennsylvania federal judge's order decertifying a class of American Airlines pilots who claim they were denied pay and profit-sharing benefits during their time off on military leave, the court announced Monday.

  2. August 21, 2025

    American Airlines Knocks Out Class Cert. In Military Leave Suit

    A Pennsylvania federal judge has granted American Airlines' bid to revoke class certification in a suit alleging the airline unlawfully denied pilots pay and profit-sharing credit for time spent on military leave, agreeing the case raises too many individual questions.

  3. May 02, 2025

    American Airlines Seeks To Disband Military Leave Suit Class

    American Airlines urged a Pennsylvania federal court to revoke class certification in a lawsuit claiming the company unlawfully denied pilots pay for time spent on military leave, arguing the case involves too many individual inquiries about whether workers can control when they take time off.

  4. August 29, 2024

    Airline Ducks Liquidated Damages In Military Leave Suit

    A class of pilots accusing American Airlines of violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 by denying pay for time spent on military leave can't seek liquidated damages, given a lack of evidence that the airline knew it was breaking the law, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled Thursday.

  5. December 01, 2022

    Pilots To Appeal Dismissal Of Paid Military Leave Suit

    A class of pilots accusing American Airlines of violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act by denying pay for time spent on military leave will appeal the dismissal of their wage claims.

  6. November 09, 2022

    4 Military Leave Cases To Keep On Your Radar

    From the Ninth Circuit to federal district courts in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York, judges are wrestling with whether military leave is a benefit under federal employment law for service members and if it’s compensable. Here, Law360 zeroes in four cases employment law practitioners should know about as this litigation trend continues to gather steam.

  7. November 02, 2022

    American Airlines Grounds Pilots' Suit Over Military Leave

    A Pennsylvania federal judge has tossed a suit accusing American Airlines of treating military leave differently from time off for jury duty or bereavement, ruling military leave is too distinct and frequent among pilots for it to be considered comparable.

  8. October 04, 2022

    5 October Court Hearings Benefits Attys Should Watch

    In October, the Ninth Circuit will consider whether to revive a sweeping 401(k) mismanagement class action against AT&T, the Tenth Circuit will weigh an insurance claim for residential mental health treatment and chipmaker Nvidia will try to escape a 401(k) suit in California district court. Here's a look at those cases and other upcoming hearings benefits lawyers should keep an eye on.

  9. September 01, 2022

    American Airlines, Pilots Both Seek Win In Military Leave Suit

    A group of American Airlines pilots urged a Pennsylvania federal court not to grant the airline a quick win in a class action alleging the pilots weren't paid when they took short-term military leave, while the company defended its decision not to credit leave time toward the company's profit-sharing program.

  10. April 07, 2022

    American Airlines Military Leave Class Redefined For Retirees

    A Pennsylvania federal judge has tweaked the certified classes in a lawsuit seeking past and future compensation for American Airlines pilots not credited during short-term military leave, adding subclasses to allow retirees to recover losses.