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Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines and Boeing Over 737 Max Mid-Air Blowout

A group of passengers has filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing following the January 5th incident where a door plug blew off a 737 Max 9 aircraft mid-flight. The legal filing accuses both companies of disregarding passenger safety and prioritizing profits. This lawsuit comes after a preliminary investigation by the NTSB found that four crucial bolts were missing from the door plug assembly. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified punitive damages for the physical injuries and severe emotional trauma they endured. The incident has intensified scrutiny over Boeing's manufacturing and quality control processes.

Official Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98r8r7dz5no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss