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Southwest SLC recommends dismissal of derivative suits over Dec 2022 meltdown
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
- Special Litigation Committee (SLC) concluded it is not in company's best interests to pursue derivative claims related to December 2022 service disruption.
- Six derivative suits and multiple demand letters alleged breach of fiduciary duty, waste, and misleading statements; all were stayed pending SLC investigation.
- SLC retained two law firms, reviewed evidence since July 2023; unanimously adopted resolution on September 19, 2024.
- Company will move to dismiss derivative actions in accordance with Texas law.