"Passengers File $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Boeing and Alaska Airlines Over Mid-Air Incident"

Three passengers are suing Boeing and Alaska Airlines for $1 billion in damages following a midair door panel blowout incident on a flight, accusing the companies of negligence for allegedly ignoring warning signs that could have prevented the incident. The lawsuit seeks substantial punitive damages and is also seeking damages on behalf of other passengers who may have flown on Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, which were subsequently grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration. Boeing declined to comment, and Alaska Airlines said it does not comment on pending litigation or the ongoing NTSB investigation.