Passengers File $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Boeing and Alaska Airlines Over Door Plug Incident

Three passengers are suing Boeing and Alaska Airlines for $1 billion in damages after a door panel blowout on a 737 Max 9 flight, accusing both parties of negligence for allegedly ignoring warning signs that could have prevented the incident. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the passengers' physical and psychological injuries, as well as damages on behalf of other passengers who may have flown on similar airplanes. The incident, which caused panic and minor injuries, has led to reconsideration of additional orders for Boeing's Max series by the airlines involved.