Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Boeing Being Sued After Jet Falls Apart

Major Stephen Stilwell was injured last year when his F-15 jet fell apart in mid air over Missouri.  Stilwell suffered major injuries and is now suing boeing for the the defective aircraft. "Stillwell has suffered desfigurement and an inability to work and perform useful and productive work activities...". Air force investigators did find defects including cracks in parts that were installed incorrectly.  The fleet of f-15s were grounded and inspected while most were returned to fly some were also perminantly grounded due to similar defects.  The planes were orginally owned and built by McDonald-Douglas which was then bought by Boeing Co.  Stilwell and his Lawyer Morry Cole flied the complaint Friday stating that Boeing should have been aware of these defects prior to being flown.  Cole will not comment on any further questions until court. 
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