Overview

• Boeing filed the settlement in U.S. District Court in South Carolina, seeking a judge’s approval to dismiss the estate’s claims under a “full, final and confidential” agreement.
• At least $50,000 will be paid to Barnett’s mother in the wrongful-death case, and a filing indicates $20,000 of that amount covers legal fees and costs.
• The agreement also resolves the separate retaliation claim that Barnett’s mother pursued on his behalf, with financial terms not disclosed.
• Boeing offered condolences and denied that its actions contributed to Barnett’s death, saying it had previously reviewed and addressed the issues he raised.
• Barnett, a 32-year Boeing veteran who reported production safety concerns, died by suicide on March 9, 2024 while in the midst of a deposition.