Ozark Air Lines, Inc. v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

ROBSON, Chief Judge.

Cross-claimant Delta Air Lines (Delta) has moved to amend its pleadings. Cross-defendant United States of Ameri-ca has moved for an order denying leave to amend and, alternatively, to dismiss Delta’s cross-claim against the United States. For the reasons stated below, this court is of the opinion that Delta’s motion should be granted and that the motions of the United States should be denied.

On May 8, 1969, plaintiff Ozark Air Lines’ (Ozark) FH-227 aircraft and defendant Delta’s DC-8 aircraft collided on a runway at O’Hare International Airport,…