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Boeing Settles Wrongful Death Suit Linked to Whistleblower

9/27/2025

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Boeing reached settlement on September 26, 2025, in a wrongful death suit tied to John Barnett, former employee.
Barnett's mother alleged Boeing contributed to his suicide on March 9, 2024 during a whistleblower case.
The settlement filed in U.S. District Court in South Carolina provides at least $50,000 to Barnett's mother and includes undisclosed retaliation terms.

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Story summary

Boeing reached settlement on September 26, 2025, in a wrongful death suit tied to John Barnett, former employee.
Barnett's mother alleged Boeing contributed to his suicide on March 9, 2024 during a whistleblower case.
The settlement filed in U.S. District Court in South Carolina provides at least $50,000 to Barnett's mother and includes undisclosed retaliation terms.