Gregory Torres v. Honeywell, Inc.

I. INTRODUCTION

On May 17, 2015, a Commander 114B aircraft crashed in Laughlin, Nevada, claiming the lives of three passengers and severely injuring the pilot. On May 12, 2017, Gregory Torres, the pilot, individually and as executor of the estate of Diana Marie Soto; Melinda C. Green, individually and as executrix of the estate of Evelyn C. Walker; and Samantha Walker Perry, individually and as personal representative of the estate of James Dale Walker, (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint in state court against fourteen Defendants: Honeywell, Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., Honeywell Aerospace, Garrett by Honeywell, Honeywell Turbo Technologies, Honeywell Engines and Systems, Inc., Honeywell Engine Control Systems (collectively, “Honeywell Defendants”);! Approved Turbo Components, Inc. (“Approved Turbo”); Turbo 2000 Corporation; Fine Line Designs; Camarillo Aircraft Service: Fly in Vacations: Aveo Corporation (“Avco”):” and Lycoming Engines (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiffs allege (1) strict liability; (2) negligence; (3) breach of express and implied warranties; (4) fraud; (5) negligent misrepresentation; (6) negligent infliction of emotional…