HELLFIRE https://simpleflying.com/judge-blocks-boeing-attempt-dismiss-outrage/ … The judge denied the motion by Boeing to dismiss claims of “outrage” from the 38 passengers involved in the lawsuit, as well as similar motions to dismiss filed by Alaska Airlines and Spirit AeroSystems . … To succeed with the outrage claim, the plaintiffs will need to demonstrate: … …considering the gongshow behind the scenes with Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, and Alaska Airlines themselves, may seem like things are a slamdunk, but “We’ll See…” Regards
Somewhat-Reticent HELLFIRE Indeed, but lawyers and judges want to make money too. Who knows, some justice may yet be served, and improvements as well. At least in the short run, ratcheting foolery back a notch or two.
HELLFIRE https://www.americanmachinist.com/news/article/55291427/another-doj-agreement-may-avoid-prosecution-boeing — Boeing May Avoid Prosecution, Again With a trial set to begin June 23, the U.S. Dept. of Justice may drop its prosecution of Boeing Corp. and instead enter into a new non-prosecution agreement, according to several published reports. … If the settlement is granted, families of 346 victims from two 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 would lose another opportunity for a verdict declaring Boeing liable in those incidents. … Regards
GrumpyCanadian HELLFIRE Of course they will! After all, we wouldn’t want to let killing a mere few hundred people with a defective product get in the way of profits, executive bonuses and dividends for shareholders, would we? 🙄