Passengers Sue Boeing for Injuries in Alaska Airlines 737-MAX Incident, US

Six passengers of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Boeing after a large panel blew off the aircraft, causing cabin depressurization. The incident occurred over Portland, Oregon on Friday, as reported by German news agency dpa. The passengers, supported by an additional family member, claim compensation from Boeing for the injuries sustained during the incident. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday in King County Superior Court in Seattle, does not name Alaska Airlines as a defendant. One passenger mentioned in the lawsuit suffered a concussion, soft tissue injuries to the neck and back, and bleeding in one ear due to the incident. Additionally, allegations were made that the passenger’s oxygen mask did not appear to be working. Two other passengers reported difficulty breathing, with one almost losing consciousness. Another passenger, who suffers from a seizure disorder triggered by stressful situations, experienced a seizure after disembarking. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft was promptly returned to Portland International Airport after a door plug, designed to cover a hole for emergency exit installation, broke loose. The passengers received non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at the airport. Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the Boeing 737 MAX 9 model, pending inspections according to Boeing’s instructions, subject to FAA approval. Boeing declined to comment on the lawsuit.