Boeing Must Face Pilot Union’s 737 MAX Suit in Texas Court (1)

Boeing Co. will face claims that it falsely represented the 737 MAX aircraft and interfered in negotiations between Southwest Airlines and a pilot union in Texas state court, a federal district court decided Thursday.

The decision comes as the Covid-19 epidemic is grounding an increasing number of U.S. pilots and other airline employees. Boeing stock soared Wednesday after executives unveiled a plan for surviving the downturn and generating cash again next year.

The 737 MAX aircraft were a major sticking point in negotiations between Southwest Airlines Pilots Association and the airline, according to allegations filed by the union in October. ...