“The defect that led to this lived nightmare is ‘our mistake,'” Calhoun stated, according to the passengers. The lawsuit claims a construction defect under Washington’s Product Liability Act.
Traumatized’ Passengers Sue Boeing Over 737 Max 9 Blowout: Seeking Justice for All
The plaintiffs, seeking to represent all 171 passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, are pursuing damages, attorney fees, and litigation costs. Their legal counsel argues that, despite Boeing’s acknowledgment of the mistake, the incident has caused severe economic, physical, and ongoing emotional consequences for the affected passengers.
FAA Launches Formal Investigation
While the National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration has opened a formal investigation into whether Boeing failed to ensure the safety of its products in compliance with FAA regulations.
Industry-Wide Ramifications
The incident has prompted a reexamination of aircraft assembly and inspection procedures. Both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have reported discovering loose bolts on door plugs in some of their 737 Max 9 jets after enhanced inspections mandated by the FAA.
Traumatized’ Passengers Sue Boeing Over 737 Max 9 Blowout: Troubled History Resurfaces
This incident rekindles concerns about Boeing’s troubled history with its 737 Max series, which was globally grounded for nearly two years after two deadly crashes involving the 737 Max 8 jets in 2018 and 2019. Boeing recently closed out numerous lawsuits and investigations related to misleading regulators and customers about the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System.
Legal Battle Unfolds
The passengers are represented by Daniel R. Laurence and Furhad Sultani of Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore. As the legal battle unfolds, the aviation industry braces for potential ramifications, awaiting Boeing’s response to the allegations.
