A federal jury in Seattle has ruled in favor of Boeing, clearing the aerospace giant of liability in a high-profile lawsuit filed by Polish airline LOT. The carrier had sought $250 million in damages, alleging that Boeing engaged in fraudulent behavior and misrepresented the safety of its 737 MAX aircraft. The fleet was grounded globally for 20 months following two tragic crashes in 2018 and 2019 that resulted in 346 deaths. While the airline argued that Boeing’s omissions led to significant lost revenue, the jury ultimately rejected these claims, a decision that a company spokesperson said they were "gratified" to receive.

This trial marks the first time an airline has taken a 737 MAX-related dispute to a jury, highlighting the ongoing legal turbulence Boeing faces regarding the aircraft’s history. While the company has managed to resolve most lawsuits brought by the families of crash victims through out-of-court settlements, a few cases have proceeded to trial, resulting in significant damage awards. Despite these individual legal challenges and a previous $1.1 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve criminal conspiracy charges, Boeing continues to defend its position in court as it navigates the aftermath of the grounding and the subsequent upgrades to the MCAS software.