Germanwings crash families lose lawsuit for additional compensation

In Braunschweig, a regional court turned down a legal action brought by thirty relatives of the Germanwings tragedy victims, refusing to award additional damages. The families had argued that the co-pilot’s flight suitability had not been adequately overseen, and they pursued claims against the German state. The presiding judge expressed little confidence in the suit’s prospects and noted that any compensation claims would more appropriately target the airline itself.

The 2015 accident involved a Germanwings aircraft that crashed, resulting in the deaths of 150 people on board, comprising both passengers and crew members. The court’s decision leaves the families without further state compensation.