The firm represented victims from the TWA 800 disaster and Lee Kreindler ( d. 2003 ) was one of the first to claim that the disaster was caused by mechanical problem , and not a missile or bomb . He argued that vital safety checks were not enforced , saying ; " The mandate requires a full engine survey . This one was re-certified immediately , without a survey . It was stamped and approved in a day . " Mr. Kreindler was appointed to chair the plaintiffs committee charged with prosecuting the action and the firm , along with other members of the committee , successfully prosecuted the action . The action gave rise to a notable ruling when the Second Circuit Court of Appeals found that the crash had not occurred on the " high seas " as that term is defined in the law and that therefore the restrictive Death on the High Seas Act did not limit plaintiffs ' damages . TWA 800 ultimately caused Congress to modify the Death on the High Seas Act to provide for non-economic damages
TWA 800 disaster
TWA Flight 800
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