In 2018 and 2019, two Boeing 737 Max crashes resulted in the tragic loss of 346 lives. Families of the victims are now seeking a fine of $25 billion from the company, after settling for $2.5 billion in 2021. However, the Justice Department recently stated that Boeing did not fulfill the conditions of the agreement made in 2021, leaving them open to prosecution.
An attorney representing 15 families of crash victims, Paul Cassell, sent a letter to the Justice Department claiming that the nearly $25 billion requested by the families is legally justified. He also called for the prosecution of Boeing executives who were in charge during the time of the crashes.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testified before a Senate subcommittee and apologized to the victims’ families for their losses. He expressed his deepest sympathies and emphasized safety as being paramount in air travel. Calhoun announced that he would be stepping down at the end of the year and nothing is more important than ensuring passengers’ safety.
The families of crash victims have been seeking justice and accountability for their loved ones lost in these tragic crashes, which continue to impact their lives today.