Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over 737 MAX Door Blowout

Four flight attendants from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, which experienced a mid-air door plug panel blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 in January 2024, have filed lawsuits against Boeing seeking compensation for physical, mental, and emotional injuries. The lawsuits, filed in Seattle’s King County Superior Court, accuse Boeing of negligence and product liability, citing failures in manufacturing practices and quality control that led to the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation found the blowout was caused by missing bolts securing the door plug and criticized Boeing for inadequate employee training and the Federal Aviation Administration for insufficient oversight. The flight attendants emphasized the traumatic impact on their personal and professional lives, with attorneys highlighting Boeing's responsibility due to systemic failures in the 737 MAX production process. This legal action adds to the ongoing pressure on Boeing amid numerous lawsuits related to safety issues with the 737 MAX series. Boeing has declined to comment on the new lawsuits.