14 DAY TRIAL // The passengers on the Asiana flight that crashed in San Francisco over one week ago are suing aircraft manufacturer Boeing over mechanical difficulties.
The AFP reports that the plane's sliding ramps did not function correctly after the aircraft hit the waterwall bearings, opening on the inside and injuring those aboard.
Seat belt issues are also under debate, as flight attendants had to use knives to cut through them as they were trying to evacuate passengers.
A law firm from Chicago is representing 83 travelers in a class action suit which amounts in millions in damages.
Ribbeck Law has asked in court for Boeing to release design and execution specifications for the aircraft, and they have announced that they might be going after parts manufacturers as well.