Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies From An infection, Months After John Barnett

One other Boeing whistleblower has died … simply months after John Barnett‘s obvious suicide — and, his lawyer seemingly needs to discover whether or not the 2 deaths are linked.

Joshua Dean — a former high quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems — died Tuesday morning, in line with the Seattle Occasions.

Dean — who reportedly confirmed no signs of an infection two weeks in the past — examined constructive for influenza B, MRSA, and pneumonia … and, his palms and toes turned black from an infection.

In response to reviews, Dean sounded the alarm about his firm allegedly improperly drilling bulkhead holes … however he mentioned elevating this concern to his administration did not change something.

He mentioned he targeted a lot on the bulkhead concern he missed one other manufacturing downside throughout the identical audit … and, they subsequently fired him.

Dean’s dying will inevitably increase some eyebrows … ‘trigger one other whistleblower — John Barnett — died again in March from an obvious suicide … simply as he was in the course of settlement talks with Boeing, which he was suing for retaliation, and so forth. Nevertheless, his legal professionals informed us John wasn’t suicidal — expressing suspicion about his method of dying.

Considered one of Barnett’s legal professionals, Brian Knowles, additionally represented Dean … and, he tells the Occasions he does not need to speculate on any hyperlink between the deaths — however, he provides he needs to see proof from authorities investigating it, so clearly he is suspicious. Joshua was 45.

RIP