Restivo v. Continental Airlines, Inc.

James J. Sweeney, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Plaintiffs-appellants, Peter Restivo et al., appeal from the trial court’s order that dismissed their claims against defendant-appellee, Continental Airlines, Inc. (“Continental”), finding that they are preempted by federal law and otherwise fail to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

{¶ 2} Plaintiffs’ complaint alleges that they purchased a gift card in the amount of $1,000 for air travel and services on Continental’s airline. The gift card had a one-year expiration date, and when the donee attempted…