What kinds of aviation disputes are resolved through mediation and arbitration?
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Aviation gives rise to a distinctive range of disputes well suited to alternative dispute resolution, including passenger injury and wrongful-death claims arising from accidents, aviation insurance coverage disputes, product liability claims involving aircraft and components, commercial disputes among airlines, manufacturers, lessors, and service providers, and cargo claims.
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Frederick (Rick) Alimonti
Frederick (Rick) Alimonti is a New York mediator, arbitrator, and trial attorney whose practice includes aviation-related disputes and other complex civil matters. He has …
Reviewed October 11, 2026
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