Passengers File $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines and Boeing

Three passengers from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are suing the airline and Boeing for $1 billion, alleging negligence after an unused exit door detached from the aircraft mid-flight, causing severe injuries and emotional trauma. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, and claims that the incident was a preventable result of Boeing's negligence. The National Transportation Safety Board found that four key bolts meant to hold the door plug in place were missing from the aircraft, leading to a temporary global grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9 jets for inspection.