Ninth Circuit Clears Boeing of Liability in Police Helicopter Crash
The Ninth Circuit has upheld a decision dismissing product liability claims against Boeing in connection with a 2022 helicopter crash that killed an officer and injured another. The incident occurred on August 9, 2022, when a Huntington Beach Police Department helicopter crashed, resulting in the death of one officer and injury to another. According to reports, the victims' families had filed product liability litigation against Boeing, alleging that the company's aircraft was responsible for the crash.
The Ninth Circuit's decision on Wednesday came after reviewing the initial ruling by a lower court. The appeals court found that the victims' claims did not provide sufficient evidence to establish liability on Boeing's part. As a result, the appeal was dismissed, and the initial ruling stands.