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Fede",1 AViation 

Administration 

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FAA 

Eastern Region 

Regional Counsel 

Telephone: 718553-3273 

Facsimile: (718) 995-5699 

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Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S,W. 

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Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

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Re: In the Matter of MalY Woottc2 ~ I tljrflA 

Docket No. 2008EA070026 ,CPO 'ItA 000, ().ccff-oO 1(1 

Enclosed herein please find a copy of a request for hearing and the original ,md one 

copy of the F AJ\'s Complaint in the above-entitled action for filing, togcther with 

proo/' of service upon the Respondent. 

The FAA requests that the hearing in this matter be hc1d in the Washington, DC 

area, {lnd expects that the hearing will last one day. 

Please address all communications tor the Federal Aviation Administration to the 

attention of Christian L. Lewerenz, Office of the Acting Rcgional Counsel, 1 

AviationPlaza Jamaica, NY 11434. 

Sincerely, 

Alfred R. Johnson, Jr. 

Acting Regional Counsel 

By: 

Attorney 

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LAW OFI:!CE Of 

R08ERT' HENRY WALDlV(AN 

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND ZI401 

rh";aldman@rhwaldman.com 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Ave. SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk AGC - 430 

Wilbur Wright Building, Room 2014 

Dear Sir or Madam; 

Enclosed is a completed form requesting a hearing in the above matter. 

If there,are any questions, please do not hesitate to call. 

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Christian Lewerenz,Esq. 

Regional Counsel's Office 

1 Aviation Plaza 

Room 561 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

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3851 Solomons Island Road 

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the Mattcr of Mary Wootten 

2008EA070026 

Judge Not Assigned 

COMPLAINT 

Thc Federal 1\ viation Administration (FAA), by counsel, hereby files its Complaint, 

pursuant to Rule 208 of the Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. 13.208), and states as 

lu!lows: 

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Respondent, Mary Wootten, was advised through a Final Notice of Proposed Civil 

Penalty that the fAA proposed to assess a civil penalty in the illnount of $17,200. 

On Febmary 6, 2009, Respondent submitted a written demand tor a hearing. 

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1. On or about December 17, 2007, you were a passenger on a 

USAirways !light from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Baltimore, 

Maryland. 

2. Ouring the flight described above, you drank an alcoholic beverage 

aboard the aircraft although USAirways had not served that beverage 

to you. 

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3. During the flight described above, you physically assaulted a t1 ight 

attendant when you twice struck him in the nIce. 

4. During the flight described above, you interfered with lhe flight 

attendant and the pilot in the performance of each of thdr duties 

aboard the aircraft. 

5. During the flight described above, you failed to fasten your safety bell 

about you and keep it fastened while the "FASTEN SEAT BELT" 

sign was lighted. 

ITT 

By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, Respondent violated the 

following seetion(s) of the Federal Aviation Regulations: 

a. Section 121.317(1\ which states that each person required to occupy a 

seat or berth shall fasten his/her safety belt about him/her and keep it 

fastened while the "P ASTEN SEAT BELT" sign is lighted. 

b. Section 121.575(a), which states that no person may drink an alcoholic 

beverage aboard an aircraft unless the certificate holder operating the 

aircraft has served that beverage to him. 

c. Section 121.580, which states that no pcrson may a~sault, threaten, 

intimidate, or interfere with a crewmembcr in the perJormance of the 

crewmember's duties aboard an aircraft being operated under this parL 

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d. 49 UB-C. §46318(a), which states that an individual who physically 

assaults or threatens to physically assault a memher of the flight crew 

or cabin crew of a civil aircraft or any other individual on the aircraft, 

or takes any action that poses an imminent threat to the safety of {he 

aircraft or other individuals on the aircraft is liable to (he Unitcd States 

Governmcnt [or a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. 

IV 

1. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §46301(a)(5), Respondent is su~ject to a civil penalty not 

to exceed $11,000 for each of the violations alleged. 

2. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of $17,200 is 

appropriate. 

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WHEREFORE, the FAA, by counsel, respectfully requests (hat the 

Administrative Law Judge enter an order that Respondent he assessed a civil penalty 

in the amount of $17200. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Alii'ed R. Johnson, Jr. 

Acting Regional Counsel 

By: 

Christian r:' Lew 

Attorney 

Federal A viati on 

I Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

718553-3273 

(718) 995-5699 

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The Rules of Practice for this proceeding are set forth in Part 13, 

Subpart G, ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. Part 13). 

The Rules of Practice provide that Respondent mllst file a writtlm 

answer to this Complaint, or a written Motion to Dismiss if appropriate, not 

later than 30 days after the date shown on the Certificate of Service. A general 

denial is deemed a failure to fIle an answer (Section 13.209(e». 

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In the Matter of Mary Wootten 

2008EA070026 

Judge Not Assigned 

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE 

Complainant, Federal Aviation Administration, hereby notilles the United States 

Department of Transportation, Office of Hearings, and the Respondent, pursuant to 

14 C.F.R. §13.204(b), that it shall be represented in the above-stated action by the 

loll owing attorney: 

Christian L. T "ewerenz 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Office of Acting Regional Counsel 

1 Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

Telephone: 718 553-3273 

Facsimile: (718) 995-5699 

All communications, notices, pleadings or documents are respectfully requested to 

be forwarded as lol!ows: 

Christian L. Lewerenz 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Office of Acting Regional Counsel 

1 Aviation Plaza 
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Jamaica, NY 11434 

Telephone: 718553·3273 

Facsimile: (718) 995-5699 

Respeetlhlly submitted, 

Alfred R. Johnson, Jr. 

Acting Regional Counsel 

By: 

Attorney 

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certifY ihat on this day copies of the 1oregoing Notice of Appearance were 

placcd in the United States mail, postage prepaid, Certificd Mail - Return Receipt 

Requested addressed as follows: 

Robert H. Waldman, Esq. 

Law Oftlce of Robert IIenry Waldman 

113 Ridgely Avenue 

Annapolis, MD 21401 

Fedcral Aviation Administration (Original and one copy) 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building - Room 2014 

.;':;3 1 0 2009 Date:. __ '1 {k A Lf':;'"""", eA. MY.._ 

Marianna Perera 

Paralegal Specialist 

Office of Acting Regional Counsel 

1 Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

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RECEIVED 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C . 

IN THE MATTER OF: • 

MAR -3_ 

HeARING DOCKET 

Case No.: 2008 EA -70026 

MARY WOOTTEN • 

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ANSWER TO COMPLAINT 

Mary Wootten, by her counsel, Robert H. Waldman, Esq., hereby answers 

the Complaint in this case. She states: 

1. On February 6, 2009 Mrs. Wootten filed a Request for Hearing. This 

Answer supplements that Request. 

2. With respect to the factual allegations, 

a. She admits to being a passenger on the flight in question. 

b. She denies drinking an alcoholic beverage on the flight. 

c. She denies physically and intentionally assaulting a flight attendant. 

d. She denies interfering with the flight attendant and pilot in 

performance of their duties. 

e. She admits to not maintaining a fastened seat belt while the 

relevant sign was lighted. 

3. With respect to the stated violations, 

a. She admits to not maintaining a fastened seat belt under 

§121.317(f) of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

b. She denies a violation of drinking an alcoholic beverage aboard 

under §121.575(a) of the regulations. 

c. She denies interfering with the crewmembers during performance 

oftheir duties under §121.580. 

d. She denies under 49 USC §46318(a) assaulting a crewmember. 
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4. With respect to the penalty, Mrs. Wootten states that the penalty is 

inappropriate, greatly exaggerates the actual behavior it is intended to 

penalize, and is beyond her means. 

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Respectfully submitted, 

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Robert H. Waldman, Esq. 

113 Ridgely Ave. 

Annapolis, Md 21401 

410-268-5050 

Attorney for Defendant 

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800 Independence Ave. SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

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