Boeing is now grappling with a surge in whistleblower claims, following the tragic deaths of two individuals, raising serious concerns about safety and transparency within the company.

The recent passing of a second whistleblower, Joshua Dean, 45, adds to the growing unease surrounding Boeing’s operations. Dean, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing’s major suppliers, succumbed to a rapidly advancing infection on Tuesday morning. His death comes just two months after another whistleblower was reportedly found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

These incidents have sparked fears among legal representatives that at least 10 other whistleblowers, who are pushing for reforms within Boeing, may be deterred from coming forward. The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated, as the lives and well-being of countless individuals hang in the balance.