Family of Irish UN Worker Awarded $29m in Boeing Crash Lawsuit
- Naoise Connolly Ryan was awarded a €25m Boeing payout following a United States jury following a civil case over the death of her husband, Michael Ryan, who died...
- Following the verdict, Naoise Connolly Ryan stated that she felt vindicated by the court decision handed down in the United States legal proceedings against the aerospace manufacturer Boeing.
- The US jury awarded $29m in damages to the family following the legal battle.
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Naoise Connolly Ryan was awarded a €25m Boeing payout following a United States jury following a civil case over the death of her husband, Michael Ryan, who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash, according to reports from multiple news organizations including the Irish Independent, BBC, and Echo Live.
Following the verdict, Naoise Connolly Ryan stated that she felt vindicated by the court decision handed down in the United States legal proceedings against the aerospace manufacturer Boeing.
Legal Outcome and Damages
The US jury awarded $29m in damages to the family following the legal battle. Outlets including The Journal and the Irish Examiner confirmed the financial figure determined by the court, marking a significant milestone in the prolonged legal aftermath of the 737 Max disaster.
Background of the 2019 Disaster
Michael Ryan had been traveling on United Nations business at the time of the flight, a detail highlighted across international coverage of the tragedy.