The family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett has filed a wrongful death lawsuit that blames the airplane maker for his suicide.

The family of a Boeing whistleblower who took his own life last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. The complaint alleges that John Barnett was subjected to a campaign of harassment, abuse and humiliation after he raised concerns about safety issues.

John Barnett 's estate is suing Boeing, alleging its actions after he raised safety issues about the North Charleston 787 program helped drive him to suicide