True.But there are several variables. Where will the lawsuits be filed? Very probably in the US...but possibly elsewhere.
One thing's for certain...regardless of who weak the case might be to support culpability for Boeing (as opposed to pilot error,poor maintenance,etc) you can be sure that a judge or jury that knows *nothing* about aircraft will find for the plaintiffs.
The damage to Boing’s rep is going to be immense.
Basically, they cut a corner by minimizing the changes in the Max 8, so they could sell it as “just another 737” that didn’t need extensive pilot retraining.
They are going to be hammered for that aspect alone, regardless of the technology flaws or non-flaws etc.
Even Capt Sullenberger is hammering Boing for short-cutting the cert. process by using Boing employees instead of FAA inspectors. This is all going to be hugely damaging to Boing’s formerly stellar reps for producing great, safe jets.