DHAKA: Family members of the victims of the ill-fated Flight MH370 are filing a RM4.95 billion suit for compensation, against Boeing and Malaysia Airlines.

Chicago-based firm Ribbeck Law Chartered, who is acting on behalf of the family members, has started proceedings by filing a petition of discovery in an Illinois court.

Monica Kelly, the lead lawyer from Ribbeck Law, said the firm which specialises in aviation law had been approached by family members from China and Indonesia, reports The Straits Times.

Of the 239 people on board MH370, there were 153 China nationals and seven Indonesians.

BDST: 1716 HRS, MAR 26, 2014