Power Rogers & Smith Serves as Local Counsel in Lawsuit Against Boeing Over Ethiopian Airlines Crash
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About the Boeing Lawsuit
The wrongful death lawsuit was filed on behalf of the family of a young woman who died in the
As the complaint alleges, the woman and 156 other passengers aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 did not make it to their final destination because Boeing, among other missteps, designed a defective flight control system for its 737 MAX 8 aircraft – a plane used by commercial airlines across the world, and the same implicated in the
While the complaint provides details for its allegations, it focuses on several claims. These include breach of warranty, failure to warn, and others related to:
- Defective design – The lawsuit claims Boeing's design made its plane unreasonably dangerous, and that the crash could have been avoided with compliant practices regarding its Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), an automated flight control system intended to stabilize the plane and prevent stalling. According to the complaint, the MCAS on the 737 MAX 8 did not function as intended, and instead forced planes into unwarranted dives at low altitude. The suit notes the system relied on only one sensor, and failed to properly account for changes in flight characteristics caused by the plane's powerful engines.
- Negligence – The lawsuit claims Boeing failed to use reasonable care when designing, building, and testing its flight control system, and when releasing the defectively designed aircraft onto the market without warning pilots, airlines, or consumers.
- Civil conspiracy – In addition to design defects and negligence, the complaint also claims Boeing conspired to participate in an arrangement with the
FAA and / or its personnel to fast-track certification of its 737 MAX series, despite its problems and applicable laws and regulations.
The lawsuit seeks economic and non-economic damages for the victim's family, as well as punitive damages to address what it claims to be "outrageous and deplorable" conduct on the part of Boeing.
Flight 302: Fighting for Families
Given the complexities of the case, its scope, and the tremendous toll it has taken on victims' families, Power Rogers & Smith is reminding all those affected by the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy that help is available – and that experienced legal representation is critical when bringing claims in civil court.
Aside from many challenges involved in litigating against such a large and powerful corporation, the case entails a number of legal issues related to federal jurisdiction and liability. Though some families may believe they have viable claims against
For families with questions about their rights, options, and the most appropriate pathway for their legal journey, Power Rogers & Smith is available to help. Call (312) 313-0202 to speak with an attorney.
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