A federal judge has rejected Southwest Airlines' motion to dismiss a flight attendant class-action lawsuit, criticizing the carrier for missing key deadlines. The judge refused what was described as a belated legal maneuver, according to a report by Simple Flying published on August 29.
The lawsuit centers on disputes over point reductions for protected leave. Southwest Airlines had sought to end the litigation, but the court found its filing untimely. The ruling allows the case to proceed, marking a setback for the airline in the ongoing labor dispute.
The decision underscores judicial scrutiny of procedural compliance in labor disputes involving major carriers. Simple Flying noted the judge's unusually strong language in denying the dismissal bid.
