Amicus Briefs

Brief of the American Association for Justice as Amicus Curiae in Support of the Plaintiffs-Appellants and Reversal

Issue: Whether a plaintiff in federal court is entitled to a jury trial under the Seventh Amendment when the plaintiff ’s sole claim arises under the Death on the High Seas Act (“DOHSA”), and the plaintiff has a concurrent basis for common-law jurisdiction (such as diversity).

Full Citation: Brief for Amicus Curiae American Association for Justice in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellants and Reversal, In re: Lion Air Flight JT 610 Crash, Nos. 23-2358, 23-2359 (7th Cir. Aug. 28, 2023)

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