Christopher S

Mendes & Mount, LLP

Christopher S. Hickey

Non-Equity Partner

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Practice Area(s)

Aviation, Space, Products Liability, General Negligence, Toxic Tort, Civil Fraud, Class Actions, Complex Litigation

Admission(s)

California; U.S. District Court California

Education

University of California Los Angeles, B.A., 1990
University of San Diego School of Law J.D., 1998

Professional Affiliations and Civic Activities

Captain, United States Air National Guard, 2003 to present

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Lawyer-Pilots’ Bar Association

Member, Aviation Insurance Association

Representative Matters / Significant Cases

Defense of major oil company in multi-state litigation arising from crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261.

Defense of helicopter manufacturer against claims arising from crash of a MD-900 harbor pilot helicopter near Shanghai, China.

Defense of Japanese aircraft component manufacturer against contract warranty claims arising from 10 nose landing gear collapse incidents involving Cessna Citation business jets.

Defense of GPS aircraft navigation manufacturer in wrongful death claim arising from crash of C182 aircraft.

Defense of altimeter manufacturer against claims of negligence and strict products liability.

Defense of airport service providers against claims of negligence in personal injury and property damage cases.

Defense of foreign airline against property damage claims