Joyner v. Frontier Airlines

Summary

The court reversed the denial of the defendants’ motions to compel arbitration because the district court defined the relevant transportation-worker class by focusing on the named employees’ individual duties rather than the typical work of the class as a whole. The court held that defining the class is a legal question subject to de novo review and remanded for the district court to apply the proper framework and make any necessary factual findings. The court declined to decide the remaining arguments, including whether a gatekeeping role or frequent cargo handling is required.