The case against AIG is one of dozens brought over refunds for canceled flights and cruises tied to the pandemic. Unlike most lawsuits, however, the case delved into accusations of The case against AIG is one of dozens of lawsuits brought over refunds for canceled flights and cruises tied to the pandemic. Unlike most lawsuits, however, the case delved into accusations of "gamesmanship" and acts that were "contrived." (Credit: Ryland West/ALM)

Despite already refunding his clients, attorney Kip Richards gave one final shot at trying to convince a federal judge that he still had valid claims against AIG over refunds owed to its consumers whose trips were canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. That didn't sit well in front of Senior Judge Kathryn Vratil of the District of Kansas.

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Amanda Bronstad

Amanda Bronstad is the ALM staff reporter covering class actions and mass torts nationwide. She writes the email dispatch Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass. She is based in Los Angeles.