The purpose of this page is to serve as a resource for people looking to learn more about City of Santa Monica v United States of America, Federal Aviation Administration and Michael P. Huerta in His Official Capacity as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration filed in United States District Court, Central District of California, October 31, 2013.
The Lawsuit:
SMO Complaint (conformed copy) (10-31-13).pdf
Coverage of the lawsuit filing:
City Hall Sues FAA Over Future of Santa Monica Airport – Santa Monica Lookout
City Hall Sues FAA to Gain Control of SMO – Santa Monica Daily Press
City to Challenge FAA in Court Over Future Control of Airport – Santa Monica Mirror
Santa Monica Sues Feds to Gain Official Control of Airport – Santa Monica Patch
Santa Monica officials sue FAA to gain control of city’s airport – Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica Sues Feds Over Control of City Airport – L.A. Weekly
Santa Monica sues for control of historic California Airport – Reuters via Chicago Tribune
Santa Moncia Sues for Control of Airport – Malibu Times
Lawsuit to Close Santa Monica Airport Meritless Claims Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association – AOPA News Release
City files lawsuit regarding the airport – Airport2Park
1984 Agreement Between City of Santa Monica and FAA that expires on July 1, 2015