Ransmeier & Spellman litigation attorney Garry Lane recently successfully defended Southwest Airlines Co. in a federal lawsuit claiming Southwest had discriminated against a passenger based on race. The week-long trial received national publicity in newspapers, magazines, radio and television (and even made the Jay Leno show). The eight person jury ruled in Southwest's favor and completely vindicated the company and its employees. Plaintiff had sought both compensatory and punitive damages. After the jury verdict, the plaintiff decided not to appeal the decision.