Of course. And their investigation may not be finished by the time the lawsuit(s) begin talking settlement.
Regardless the final report would determine the percentage of liability exposure the company may have. With the previous infractions against the pilot the cloud will be over him. Questions about Bryant’s knowledge of that will certainly play into this too. Knowing that and still insisting on “his” pilot places more blame on not only the pilot but Bryant himself. Which is what I believe these suits are all about, trying to shift focus off of Bryant, the real deep pockets of all involved.
Have not studied the prelim report, infractions of the pilot?
Thank you.