Boeing settles with man over family lost in Ethiopia crash

In 2019, a crash involving a Boeing 737 Max occurred shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia, killing all 157 passengers on board. Among those who perished were Paul Njoroge's wife, Carolyne, and their three children, Ryan, Kellie, and Rubi. The incident highlighted severe issues within Boeing, leading to the worldwide grounding of the Max jets due to safety concerns. Paul Njoroge, who planned to testify about how the loss affected him, faced criticism for not being on the flight with his family. His client, through Clifford Law Offices, was seeking millions in damages as the trial was imminent. However, a settlement was reached just days before the trial was set to commence, preventing the first legal battle associated with the crash. The specific terms of the settlement remain undisclosed. Since the incident, several families affected by the crash have reached settlements with Boeing, but the terms of these agreements have not been publicly shared. These aircraft had already been under scrutiny following a previous crash in Indonesia, pointing to systemic malfunctions linked to faulty sensor readings that caused the aircraft to nose-dive. Njoroge has spoken publicly about the emotional distress he has endured since losing his family, which remains vividly etched in his mind, stating that he constantly relives the horrifying moments during the flight that lasted only six minutes.