Boeing Settles Two Lawsuits Over Ethiopian Airlines Crash, 157 Victims

Boeing has settled two lawsuits related to the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash involving a 737 MAX, just hours before the cases were set to go to trial. The crash, which occurred six minutes after takeoff, resulted in the deaths of all 157 passengers on board, including victims Paul Belanger and Captain Michael Lewis. Belanger was traveling to a United Nations conference, while Lewis was exploring business opportunities in Africa. Attorneys for both families expressed satisfaction with the settlements, though the terms remain confidential. Despite this resolution, there are still pending cases for 18 other victims, and Boeing faces a criminal trial in June for allegedly misleading regulators about the 737 MAX. The settlements mark a significant moment in the ongoing litigation surrounding the aircraft's safety issues.