G. R. Crusen, L. F. Gunderson, and L. G. Van Lehn v. United Air Lines, Inc.

This is an appeal from the District Court of Colorado challenging the dismissal of appellants’ complaint seeking a declaration of pilots’ seniority rights under a collective bargaining agreement.

The dismissal is based upon a finding that the appellants had not exhausted their administrative remedies by failing to file a timely appeal with the United Air Line Pilots System Board of Adjustment, established under the Railway Labor Act, 45 U.S.C.A. § 184.

The facts are well stated in the memorandum opinion and order of the trial court. See D.C., 141 F.Supp. 347. We agree with the trial court’s…