Passengers Sue Boeing and Alaska Airlines for $1 Billion Over Midair Door Panel Incident
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Three passengers are suing Boeing and Alaska Airlines for $1 billion over a door panel blowing out midair on a flight in January.
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The suit accuses the companies of negligence for allegedly ignoring warning signs that could have prevented the incident.
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The suit seeks damages for the 174 passengers and 6 crew members on that flight, as well as other passengers who flew on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes.
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Boeing 737 Max 9 planes have resumed service after being grounded, but Alaska and United are reconsidering further Max orders.
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The FAA and NTSB continue investigating Boeing over the January incident.