BA.US
id: 1454
Boeing (BA) $201M SEC Fair Fund Settlement
Late claims are being considered for compensation, subject to approval.
$201,000,000
Cash SettlementSEC
Court3-21140
Case number11/28/2018
Class period Start10/17/2019
Class period End12/31/2024
Claim deadlineBoeing ($BA) has agreed to settle $200M with investors to resolve claims that it misled them about safety risks associated with the 737 MAX aircraft following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Outline
In 2018, Boeing and its former CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, failed to disclose known issues with its flight control system (MCAS) that affected the safety of the 737 MAX. The company issued false assurances even after the first fatal crash in 2018. Following the second crash in 2019, $BA stock dropped approximately 10%, and investors filed lawsuits, alleging that Boeing had concealed safety risks.
Timeline
- November 2018 – April 2019: Boeing and its CEO made statements about 737 MAX omitting key safety risks.
- October 29, 2018 – March 10, 2019: Two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX—Lion Air Flight 610, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302—raised serious safety concerns. Despite the crashes, Boeing continued issuing safety assurances.
- March 11, 2019: Following the second crash, the FAA grounded all 737 MAX planes, and $BA stock dropped approximately 10%.
- April 2019: Investors filed lawsuits claiming that Boeing hid key information about the safety of the 737 MAX aircraft.
- September 22, 2022: Boeing agreed to pay $200M in penalties to resolve SEC charges.
Background
Boeing introduced the 737 MAX in 2017, marketing it as a more fuel-efficient aircraft to compete with rival models. The new MCAS flight control system was designed to improve stability but relied on a single sensor, which made it vulnerable to malfunction.
After the first 737 MAX crash in October 2018, Boeing reassured the public and investors that the aircraft was safe, failing to disclose known issues with MCAS.
In March 2019, after the second fatal crash, the FAA grounded all 737 MAX planes for 20 months, leading to major financial and reputational harm for Boeing.
$BA dropped approximately 10%, and investors filed lawsuits, alleging that Boeing had hid critical safety risks.
What Can Investors Expect Now?
Boeing $BA has agreed to settle $200M with investors to resolve claims that it misled them about safety risks associated with the 737 MAX aircraft following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
If you were damaged due to this situation, you can file for a payout and get your share of the settlement. You can check if you are eligible and other details in the FAQ section below.
Case Status
Accepting Late Claims
Alleged Offence
Mismanagement,
Misleading Statements,
Omissions
Suspected Party
Directors,
Management
Security Type
Stocks
Trade Direction
Long
Plaintiffs
SEC
Defendants
Dennis A. Muilenburg
Administrator
EPIQ
Trades matching type
FIFO