Skyblue Jet Aviation LLC has taken legal action against a former contractor and his company, alleging multiple breaches of duty and misconduct. The complaint was filed by Skyblue Jet Aviation LLC in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on December 3, 2024, against Eric Arens and 1908, LLC.
Skyblue Jet Aviation LLC, a company providing flight training and aircraft management services, accuses Eric Arens, a licensed commercial pilot who had been working as an independent contractor for them, of several serious allegations. According to the lawsuit, Arens sold Skyblue a flight simulator for $45,000 but later attempted to repossess it without justification. Additionally, in November 2024, he allegedly sabotaged the simulator by removing key components essential for its operation. Skyblue claims that this act was calculated to damage their business operations significantly.
The complaint further alleges that Arens suffered health complications affecting his ability to fly safely but misrepresented his medical fitness to both Skyblue and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This misrepresentation allegedly led to an incident on July 18, 2024, where Arens caused extensive damage to an aircraft leased by Skyblue by landing it on a public road instead of a runway. This incident not only damaged property but also harmed Skyblue's reputation within the aviation industry.
Skyblue is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from Arens for negligence and tortious interference with advantageous business relationships. They allege that Arens communicated with various clients and partners to breach contracts with Skyblue and spread false information about their ownership of the flight simulator. Furthermore, they accuse him of conversion—wrongfully taking property—and violating the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
In their prayer for relief, Skyblue requests damages including statutory damages and punitive damages where applicable. They also seek prejudgment interest and reasonable attorney’s fees under Florida law. The plaintiff demands judgment for possession of the property wrongfully detained by the defendants along with any other relief deemed proper by the court.
Representing Skyblue Jet Aviation LLC are attorneys Russell Kerr and Gregory Sussman from Kerr Law Group based in Jupiter, Florida. The case ID is 502024CA011417XXXAMB Div: AN.