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Washington court excludes punitive damages in Alaska Airlines 1282 litigation

Last observed 2026-10-23 · Confidence 98%

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What happened

A Washington state civil court ruled that passengers cannot seek punitive damages in the pending Boeing 737 MAX 9 Flight 1282 litigation, while ordinary compensatory damages remain allowable.

Why it matters: The ruling limits Boeing’s potential litigation exposure, although substantial compensation claims remain after the MAX 9 door-plug incident.

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