Spirit AeroSystems Defends Against Punitive Damages in Boeing 737 Lawsuit

Spirit AeroSystems is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by a mother and son over a midair door plug blowout on a Boeing 737 Max jet flying out of Oregon. On August 6, 2026, Spirit AeroSystems argued that punitive damages are not available to the plaintiffs because they have not alleged any misconduct by the supplier in the state.

The lawsuit was filed after a 737 Max experienced a door plug blowout while flying over Oregon. The incident occurred on a flight from Portland to San Francisco.