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Four Alaska Airlines flight attendants are suing aircraft manufacturer Boeing.
The flight attendants were aboard the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft that lost a
door panel shortly after takeoff last January. In separate lawsuits, they are
seeking compensation for past and future economic damages, citing physical and
mental injuries, emotional distress, and other financial costs.
 
"Each of the four flight attendants acted courageously, followed their
training, and prioritized the safety of their passengers while fearing for
their lives," said the attorney representing each plaintiff. "They deserve
full compensation for this life-altering, traumatic experience."
 
The lawsuits, filed this week in King County Court in Seattle, accuse Boeing
of negligence and carelessness in the production, sale, and repair of 737 MAX
aircraft and their parts.
 
Last month, the National Transportation Safety Board found that Boeing failed
to provide adequate training, guidance, and oversight to prevent the incident.
In January 2024, the Alaska Airlines Boeing lost its door panel shortly after
departure from the US state of Oregon and had to make an emergency landing.
There were 171 passengers and six crew members on board. No one was injured.
 
The incident sparked a crisis at Boeing. An investigation by the FAA revealed
that several bolts in the panel were loose, and loose parts were also found on
other MAX aircraft. A criminal investigation also followed, and several key
executives resigned from the company.

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