Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead as He Prepares for Depositions
John Mitchell Barnett, a former quality manager, sounded the alarm on safety concerns within Boeing's 787 Dreamliner factory.
His recent death has added a tragic twist to the ongoing legal battle between the whistleblower and the plane manufacturing giant.
John Mitchell Barnett, a 62-year-old former quality manager at Boeing's 787 Dreamliner factory in South Carolina, was found dead at his home on March 9, 2024. His death came just weeks before he was scheduled to give sworn depositions as part of a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company.
Barnett had worked at Boeing for over two decades before raising concerns about manufacturing practices at the 787 Dreamliner factory. He alleged that the company was pressuring employees to cut corners and ignore safety concerns, leading to shoddy workmanship and potential safety hazards.
Barnett's whistleblowing efforts drew the attention of the Federal Aviation Administration, which launched an investigation into his allegations. The investigation confirmed many of Barnett's concerns, leading to Boeing being fined millions of dollars for violating safety regulations.
Boeing has denied any wrongdoing and has maintained that Barnett was fired for performance issues unrelated to his whistleblowing. However, Barnett and his lawyers have argued that he was targeted for retaliation by the company for speaking out.
Barnett's death has shocked and saddened his family, friends, and supporters. They believe that his death may have been linked to his ongoing legal battle with Boeing and are calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The details surrounding Barnett's death remain unclear, and local authorities are investigating the matter. The tragedy has cast a shadow over the ongoing legal battle between Boeing and Barnett and has raised questions about the protection of whistleblowers.
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