Boeing faces its first civil trial for deadly Ethiopia crash

The first civil trial stemming from the fatal Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia, which killed all 157 aboard, is set to go to trial. Boeing has settled most lawsuits but two cases remain, scheduled to begin soon. These trials will not determine Boeing's liability, as the company has already accepted responsibility for both this crash and a previous 737 Max disaster. Instead, a jury will decide the compensation amount for the families of two victims, Mercy Ndivo and Shikha Garg. Both women were flying for professional reasons when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff. Boeing has expressed deep sorrow and commitment to compensating the families of all victims from both crashes. While settlement attempts have failed, the possibility of an out-of-court resolution remains. The 737 Max crashes were linked to a faulty flight-control software system that repeatedly pitched the planes' noses down. U.S. prosecutors have charged Boeing with conspiracy to commit fraud, and a pending agreement could resolve this without prosecution in exchange for a substantial financial payment.