Legal Opinion
DeJean v. United Airlines, Inc.
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided October 13, 1992No. 91SC321PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Rovira
This case involves the validity and scope of claim releases signed in 1987 by petitioners, a group of 570 pilots (“Group of 570” or “Group”), releasing and discharging claims against their employer, United Airlines, Inc. (United). After signing the releases, the Group of 570 filed suit against United seeking damages based on promises relating to seniority made to them in late 1984 and early 1985. The Denver district court granted summary judgment for United, finding that the Group’s claims were barred by the 1987 releases and by the doctrine of res judicata. The court of appeals, not reaching…
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