Jury awards $28 million to family of U.N. consultant killed in Boeing 737 Max crash
A federal court jury recently granted a verdict of more than $28 million to the family of a United Nations consultant who tragically died in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max jetliner in Ethiopia over six years ago. The verdict, reached in Chicago after a weeklong trial, offered relief to the relatives of Shikha Garg following the tragedy that claimed 157 lives. Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, will pay an additional $3.45 million to Garg's husband in a settlement outside of court, bringing the total compensation to the family to $35.8 million when factoring in interest. Boeing has resolved many similar cases through settlements, while expressing regret to the victims' families and acknowledging their rights to pursue legal claims. The jury was tasked with awarding damages based on the impact of the loss on Garg's family, rather than determining Boeing's liability in the crash, as the company had already accepted responsibility. The trial shed light on Garg's promising life and the preventable nature of the crash, prompting discussions around compensation for the family's emotional distress. The legal proceedings highlighted the issues faced by the pilots before the fatal crash and the subsequent safety concerns and regulatory actions around the Boeing 737 Max.
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