Legal Opinion
Kirkham, Elisabeth v. Societe Air France
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided November 22, 2005No. 04-7209PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge TATEL.
TATEL, Circuit Judge.
Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, foreign states enjoy immunity from suit in federal court unless the plaintiffs claim falls within one of several enu merated exceptions. This case involves the “commercial activity” exception, which applies to any action “based upon a commercial activity carried on in the United States by the foreign state.” 28 U.S.C. § 1605(a)(2). Appellee, an American citizen who injured her foot in a Paris airport, argues that her negligence suit against Air France fits within this exception…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Alex E. Winslow v. Harry N. Walters, Administrator of Veterans AffairsCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1987
- Willis E. Wilson, Rep., Estate of Tomikia Wilson v. Good Humor Corporation and David A. WilliamsCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1985
- Miguel Santos v. Compagnie Nationale Air FranceCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1991
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3Cited by41 opinions
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