American Settles Medical Syndrome Case

AMR Corp.’s American Airlines said it had settled a case involving so-called economy-class syndrome, a potentially deadly medical condition that has been associated with flying.

Lawyers said the out-of-court agreement could have a big effect on a case involving dozens of airlines embroiled in a landmark court action in Britain concerning the same syndrome.

A spokeswoman for American confirmed that the company had settled during the last week but said the terms were confidential.