An Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max [AirlineGeeks/Katie Zera]
Key Takeaways:
A federal judge canceled the upcoming trial for a three-year criminal negligence lawsuit against Boeing after the company reached a settlement with the Department of Justice.
The settlement requires Boeing to pay over $1 billion in penalties and safety investments, including $444.5 million for crash victim beneficiaries, while avoiding criminal charges.
Attorneys representing victims' families have criticized the settlement as a "backroom deal" that allows Boeing to avoid accountability.
Although the trial date is scratched, the federal judge has not yet dismissed the case entirely and will hear arguments from both sides before making a final decision on dismissal.
A three-year-long criminal negligence lawsuit against Boeing has had its upcoming trial day scratched by a federal judge after the company recently agreed to a settlement with the Department of Justice.
On Tuesday, presiding U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor approved a motion to cancel the case’s upcoming trial date, according to court documents obtained by AirlineGeeks.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
