Kathryn Grace (Partner-McLean, VA) prevailed in a bench trial involving a multifaceted claim pertaining to a passenger’s luggage. The passenger sought to advance a claim of negligence and breach of warranty for two pieces of luggage – one of which was replaced with an alleged faulty bag and one of which was damaged in transit on a different flight. At trial, Kathryn argued that the claim was barred by accord and satisfaction and that the Contract of Carriage contained a Limitations of Liability clause preventing recovery. The trial court agreed and found for the airline client. The passenger appealed and a de novo trial occurred at which the court ruled in favor of the aviation client citing the same grounds. The passenger again appealed, but the Supreme Court of Maryland declined to hear the case.