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### DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF HEARINGS

WASHINGTON, D.C. Inthe Matter ofArman Grigorian FAADocketNo. 2013EA150071 COMPLAINT The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), by counsel, hereby files its Complaint, pursuant to Rule 214(b)(l) ofthe Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. 13.214(b)(l), and states as follows: I 

### Respondent, Arman Grigorian, was advised through an (Amended) Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty that the FAAproposedto assess a civil penalty in the amount of $25,000.. On or about December 22, 2014, Respondent submitted a written demand for ahearing. II
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### On or about May 21, 2013, you were a passenger aboard JetBlue Airways Flight 678 from Los Angeles International Airport, CA, to John F. Kennedy International Aiwort, New York (hereinafter "the flight"). 2. The flight was operated under the rules ofpart 121 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). 2 

### /3. Throughout the flight, you acted in a generally disruptive manner, so as to force crewmembers aboard the aircraft to attend to you, as a result ofwhich they were distracted from their other duties. 4. More specifically, approximately two hours into the fight, the aircraft had turbulence, as a result ofwhich the crewmembers ofthe flight instructed the passengers to remain seated and the "Fasten SeatBelt" sign was lighted. 5. You failed to comply with the instructions to remain seated. Instead, you stood in the aisle, and acted toward the passengers and crewmembers around you in a verbally abusive and argumentative manner. 6. In addition, during the flight, you put your arm around a female flight attendant without her consent. 7. In addition, during the flight, you tried to touch the hands and arms of a female passenger seatedbehindyou, andyou threatened to rape her. 8. In addition, during the flight, you leaned over another flight attendant in a threatening manner. 9. As a result ofyour disruptive behavior, you had to be escorted to another seat on the aircraft by air marshals. 10. By reason ofthe allegations above, you, as a passenger required by section 121.31l(b) ofthe FARs to occupy a seat or berth, failed to fasten your safety belt about you and keep it fastened while the "Fasten Seat Belt" sign was lighted. 11. By reasons ofthe allegations above, you failed to comply with instructions given by a crewmember withrespect to seatbeltrequirements, 12. By reason ofthe allegations above, you assaulted, threatened, intimidated, and interfered with crewmembers in the performance oftheir duties aboard an aircraft being operated under part 121 of the federal Aviation Regulations.
III 3By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, Respondent violated the following section ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations: (a) a.Section 121.317(f), which states that each passenger required by § 121.311(b) to occupy a seat or berth shall fasten his or her safety belt about him orher and keep it fastened while the "Faster SeatBelt" sign is lighted. (b) Section !21.317(k), which states that each passenger shall comply with instructions given him or her by a crewmember regarding compliance with paragraphs (f), (g), (h), and (i) ofthis section. (c) Section 121.580, which states that no person may assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a crewmember in the performance of the performance ofthe crewmember's duties aboard an aircraft being operated under this part. Byreason ofthe foregoing, you violated the following law ofthe United States: 49 USC §46318, which states that an individual who physically assaults or threatens to physically assault a member ofthe flight crew or cabin crew ofa civil aircraft or any other individual on the aircraft, or takes any action that poses an imminent threat to the safety ofthe aircraft or other individuals on the aircraft is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of no more than $25,000. IV 1. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §4630l(a)(l), Respondent, as a small business concern, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §4630l(a)(5), is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $11,000 for each ofthe violations alleged. 2. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of $25,000 is appropriate.
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### WHEREFORE, the FAA, by counsel, respectfully requests that the Administrative LawJudge enter an order that Respondent be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of$25,000. Respectfully submitted, AlfredR. Johnson, Jr. Regional Counsel By:

# ~tA)b Zachary . erman Attorney FederalAviationAdministration 1Aviation Plaza Jamaica, NY 11434 718 553-3258 718 995-5699

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### NOTE: The Rules of Practice for this proceeding are set forth in Part 13, SubpartG, ofthe FederalAviationRegulations (14 C.F.R. Part 13). The Rules of Practice provide that Respondent must file a written answer to this Complaint, or a written Motion to Dismiss if appropriate, not laterthan 30 days after the date shown on the Certificate ofService. A general denialis deemed a failure to file an answer (Section 13.209(e)).

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### CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certifY that the foregoing Complaint has beenplaced this date in the United States mail, postageprepaid, by Certified Mail - ReturnReceipt Requested addressed as follows: Arsine Grun, Esq. GRUN & 

### Associates 16200 VenturaBoulevard, Suite 205 Encino, CA 91436 Arman Grigorian 3126 ChadneyDrive Glendale, CA 91026 FederalAviation Administration (Original and one copy) 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20591 Attn: HearingDocket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building- Room 2014

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## ( Lit Hooks Paralegal Specialist Federal Aviation Administration Office ofRegional Counsel 1Aviation Plaza Jamaica, NY 11434

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