32 Kenyan families to get $87.3m in $3.64 billion total Boeing compensation
Thirty-two Kenyan families are set to receive compensation as part of a $3.64 billion settlement from Boeing regarding the 737 MAX crashes. The funds follow the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 disaster.
Why it matters
This settlement represents a significant legal resolution for families affected by aviation safety failures and underscores the financial impact of corporate negligence.
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Ribbeck Law Chartered founding partner Manuel von Ribbeck and Global Aviation chief Deon Botha in Nairobi. Ribbeck announced the conclusion of the two 737 MAX crashes after Boeing released the final $944 million to 346 victims families/HANDOUT THIRTY-two Kenyan families who lost relatives in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 disaster are set to receive a share of Sh11.3 billion in compensation.
This comes as Boeing begins paying victims of the two deadly 737 MAX crashes under a multibillion-shilling settlement that also compels the American aircraft manufacturer to strengthen its safety and compliance systems.
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