Former Boeing Supplier Auditor Found Dead During Depositions Against Company
Allegations of Safety Concerns and Retaliation
Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, a key Boeing supplier, has died. Dean had raised concerns about safety and alleged misconduct at the company. The circumstances of Dean's death are currently under investigation.
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Allegations of Retaliation
Dean had alleged that he faced retaliation from Spirit AeroSystems after raising his concerns. He filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company in 2023.
Ongoing Depositions
Dean's death occurred during a break in depositions in the lawsuit against Boeing. The depositions were scheduled to take place over several weeks.
John Barnett's Concerns
Dean's death comes after the death of John Barnett, another aviation worker who raised concerns about the safety of Boeing's planes. Barnett was found dead in 2022.
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