A class action lawsuit has been filed against several aviation companies, including General Electric and Bombardier, following a catastrophic jet engine failure that resulted in fatalities and significant damage.
The lawsuit focuses on a February 2024 incident involving a jet with GE CF34-3B engines that experienced dual engine failure, leading to the deaths of two pilots.
The plane crashed along the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Naples.
Plaintiffs allege that General Electric knew of corrosion defects in their engines but concealed this information, which they claim led to the accident.
The lawsuit seeks to recover damages and demands that General Electric notify all purchasers of the engine defect to prevent future incidents.
Plaintiffs, including Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter Inc., are suing General Electric, Bombardier, and other aviation companies over the crash.
The lawsuit is filed as a class action to consolidate affected parties and seeks injunctive relief to require General Electric to notify all engine purchasers of the defect.
Plaintiffs report damages in the hundreds of millions of dollars and claim General Electric's negligence extends to failing to conduct necessary inspections and adjustments.
The lawsuit lists multiple counts, including negligence in design, manufacturing, and failure to warn, alongside claims for strict liability.
Past incidents, such as a 2018 hung start and a 2021 CF34-8 incident, are cited as evidence of General Electric's awareness of the engine issues.
The lawsuit demands revised service bulletins and safety protocols to address the ongoing risks associated with the engine defect.
