Jury Awards Former American Eagle Pilot $10 Million In Damages

A former American Eagle pilot who claimed he was wrongfully terminated for refusing to operate a flight into icing conditions was awarded $10 million in damages last week by a jury in Dallas. American Eagle said it will appeal the decision and that Michael LaGrotte was dismissed based on three...

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