CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The family of a former Boeing quality control manager who police say took his life after being questioned for days by lawyers for whistleblowing has sued the company. John Barnett’s family in a Wednesday wrongful death lawsuit said Boeing subjected him to a harassment campaign. They say Boeing tried to discredit and humiliate him after he reported defects in the company’s jumbo jets. Barnett shot himself March 9, 2024, in Charleston after several days of questioning. Boeing in a statement says it’s saddened by Barnett’s death. The company has not yet responded to the lawsuit in court.
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