Federal Laws Addressing Liability

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The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001

Congress passed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001, Pub. L. No. 107-71, to limit the liability of other potential parties to September 11th –related lawsuits, including aircraft manufacturers, airport sponsors, persons with a property interest in the World Trade Center, and the City of New York. These liability protections are not available to any person who was a knowing participant in any conspiracy to hijack an aircraft or commit a terrorist act.