The families of 346 people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes have filed a combined $15 billion lawsuit alleging the company prioritized profits over safety and concealed critical design flaws.
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The consolidated lawsuit, filed in Chicago federal court, claims Boeing's leadership knew about the MCAS software issues that caused both crashes but chose to keep planes flying to avoid costly redesigns.
- 346 victims from Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes
- $15 billion in combined damages sought
- DOJ criminal fraud charges also pending
- Trial date set for September 2026
Boeing has offered a $2.5 billion settlement that families have rejected as "insulting." Legal experts predict this case could result in the largest aviation liability verdict in history.