Overview
- John Barnett, a former Boeing quality manager and whistleblower, died by suicide in March 2024 after years of alleged harassment by the company.
- Barnett's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, accusing Boeing of a 'concerted campaign of harassment, abuse, and intimidation' that caused his death.
- The lawsuit alleges Barnett faced retaliation for raising safety concerns, including defective oxygen systems and discouraged documentation of defects.
- Barnett suffered from PTSD, depression, and anxiety, which his family attributes to a hostile work environment at Boeing.
- Boeing denies the allegations, stating safety issues are investigated and addressed, while the case intensifies public scrutiny of its corporate practices.