Boeing whistleblower John Barnett alleged in a lawsuit prior to his death in South Carolina that he was 'harassed' and 'humiliated' for speaking out at work.
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK . The Boeing whistleblower who was found dead earlier this month claimed a manager at his former company spied on him, and he was "harassed, denigrated, humiliated" for raising concerns about quality control issues, according to documents released by his attorneys.
"In addition, he was subjected to a gaslighting campaign in which he was harassed, denigrated, humiliated, and treated with scorn and contempt by upper management, which was calculated to discourage him and others from raising such issues and complying with the law," the filing also said. "Based on the totality of the circumstances, such conduct amounted to a hostile work environment and it led to Barnett’s constructive discharge." The lawsuit, filed to the U.S.
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