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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Launch Lawsuits Against Boeing After Door Malfunction Incident

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Four flight attendants from Alaska Airlines have initiated separate lawsuits, alleging they suffered both physical and emotional injuries due to a severe incident involving one of the airline’s aircraft. The lawsuits stem from an event in which an emergency exit door detached mid-flight, raising serious safety concerns. The flight, which took off from Seattle and was headed to Southern California, experienced a surprising and alarming situation when the door blew out during the flight. According to the attendants, the incident created not only a chaotic environment onboard but also left them grappling with lasting psychological … Read more

DOJ Set to Abandon Boeing Prosecution Amid 737 Crash Controversy, Families of Victims Speak Out

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In Washington, D.C., the Department of Justice is reportedly poised to abandon prosecution efforts against Boeing related to the crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft, according to attorneys representing families of the crash victims. This potential shift has drawn mixed reactions from those advocating for accountability in the wake of the tragedies. The inquiry into Boeing’s practices intensified following two fatal accidents, one in Indonesia in 2018 and another in Ethiopia in 2019. Together, these incidents claimed the lives of 346 people. Investigators have long scrutinized the company’s adherence to safety regulations and its role … Read more

Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Boeing, Citing Employee Harassment Linked to Whistleblower Case

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Charleston, S.C. — The family of a former Boeing quality control manager, John Barnett, who ended his life after a prolonged legal and emotional battle with the company, has taken legal action against the aircraft manufacturer. The wrongful death lawsuit filed in Charleston asserts that relentless pressure and unethical demands from Boeing contributed to Barnett’s tragic decision. Barnett, who was associated with Boeing for over three decades until his retirement in 2017, succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound on March 9, 2024. He was deeply engaged in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company, and according … Read more

Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal Over Fatal Crashes, Demands Stricter Oversight and True Accountability

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Washington — A U.S. federal judge has recently overturned a plea agreement between Boeing and the U.S. government, a deal that was set to resolve criminal charges tied to two catastrophic plane crashes that claimed 346 lives. The decision on Thursday came after criticisms that the agreement allowed Boeing too lenient a route to absolve its responsibilities for the incidents. The plea deal, originally agreed upon in July, required Boeing to plead guilty to a single count of criminal fraud, undergo independent monitoring, and pay a $243 million fine. However, Judge Reed O’Connor cited several … Read more