It's DJ AM's Turn To Sue

As mentioned by other posters...any insurance companies among the defendants will likely bear the cost of a settlement.Probably won't even be a trial.

People suing rich companies though, honestly, couldn't give a damn. Most of them are evil anyway.

It's the "Deep Pocket" strategy used by their attorneys.Sue the widest group possible-and if there's a judgment-the entity with the most money pays most of the judgment.Usually crashes like this are related to pilot error...but what is the right call in a "bang bang" play like that? Tough one.Seems to me that if you're walking & functional after something like that...ah, modern life.

Tool. Suing the families of the pilots. I hope he chokes on a ham sandwich. He should be grateful he's alive and not still with Nicole Ritchie. Douche.

I hope it's only DJ AM suing, Travis talks too much about being greatful that I would thik he wouldn't sue the pilots. I don't care if Travis sues the tire company or whatever, though I think people are too sue happy. But, Travis seems too nice at least lately to mess with the dead pilots families....so I hope that's correct (for the person that said that it's not Travis).

I don't think DJ AM should have sued the pilots' estates, but he's unlikely to lose. He'll either get paid off by the corporate insurers, or go to a jury trial. In Cali, the injured person only has to show the defendant is partially at fault---even 5% at fault is enough. That's enough to make the defendant pay 100% of your economic losses (bills, lost income) and 5% of your pain and suffering. If the defendant is 40% at fault, the percentages become 100%/40%.

Jurors will feel sorry for the dead pilots and their heirs, but they'll also listen to DJ AM's testifying at length how horrible it was during the crash, how much his burns and treatment hurt, how much work he lost, etc. Jurors figure somebody's gotta pay and it might as well be the insurers, so they dole out money in a real accident.

Those two think you can change the tires in the air I guess. With there being a lawsuit at first I thought, how is that possible? What can they do, change them in the air? Is there a spare tired that pops out? I know better but I wondered if there is nothing for them to do, how can there be a lawsuit?

The pilots i'm sure did well, they are alive, if someone is alive from the plane i'm guessing the pilots did well. So the family has nothing to do with it, but if someone is alive on the plane I think the pilots did well too. That's assuming the tire was really just bad and the tires were checked before they left.

I'm sure DJ AM isn't as rich as say, paris hilton but what I guess that's his competition, he has to be as rich as the other hollywood people. If he doesn't have a Bentley then he's no one. So that's why he has to sue.

Suing families that had nothing to do with the circumstances of his accident seems pretty fucked up. They are suffering their own losses, you selfish dick. Any sympathy I had for these douchebags just evaporated.

couple of losers!! with going no where careers!

I don't think the pilots would've taken off if they knew the tires were bad. I mean come on, commen sence dude, you really think the pilots want to die?

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So the pilots died right? So he's suing the families?! They have nothing to do with the decision the pilots made! This is wrong on so many levels, I know two of his friends died but this douchebag is lucky to be alive. Maybe he should sue the plane company or whatever for a defective plane. I know he's upset and shit...but still...

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Also, if I remember correctly (& I could be wrong) Barker did not include the estates, but his dead assistants WIDOW was the first one to do that, with AM following suit.

Hopefully, the dead pilots estate can sue the tire company etc also

You know what sucks too, even if it gets thrown out of court, doesn't the deceased pilots families need to hire lawyers to fight this? They will be draining any money that could go to the families on lawyers....

Tire compnay is accident to me too though, everyone sues too much...Don't get me wrong, I have done it....but it was with a hospital that was totally totally negligent....I don't really judge people who sue and am not saying don't sue but I am judging them for suing dead pilots...

Thanks liz, I realize I edited my thing and that's why you asked lol sorry.

Another thing, those poor families of the pilots are already dealing with not having them around for the holidays, let alone trying to survive without them financially and otherwise...why the heck would you sue them now, just to make things worse for their families?

I'm saying he was a pilot and I don't think he would take off with a tire like that. But he died so I can't ask him....But I wanted to specify he didn't die in a plane accident.

Anybody that would sue in this situation is a douchebag, I felt bad for those two, now I hate them.

Rosemary, just for clarification; your dad died and he was a pilot, two unrelated things, right?

If not, sorry to hear that!

If so, well, sorry to hear that too.

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My dad was a pilot. he died but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have taken off. he didn't die that way though, of a heartattack.

Will he win this lawsuit when it was a better decision?

He's all suing for property damage?
What, did his hoodie collection get destroyed?

I agree with the others here who said that it was probably wiser to abort takeoff than fly and have to eventually land with a blown tire.
They made a split second decision, in the face of death, and he's suing them for not making a better decision (and there probably wasn't a better decision to be made)? What an a$$. The sense of entitlement of these wanna-be celebrities is embarrassing.

He should be thankful he is even alive.

Forgive me because I don't know the details but, what ever happened to accidents? Suing the pilots that pretty much saved your life by "crashing" the plane in a way were they could probably save the passengers? Come on man I'm sure you have more than enough money, not to mention your LIFE.

You'd think that surviving something that horrific would change them for the better.

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If the tire's out, and you take off, don't you have to land the shit later on?

WTF?

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I need a new pair of panties just thinking about this.

I think he should also sue the pilots' mothers for giving birth to them...Oh, and their fathers for impregnating their mothers with them...

Seriously, suing the pilots' estates? That's going too far IMHO.

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Wow. He's willing to sacrifice the grief and whatever income left of these two families in order to stay relevant. He fucking survived! What more could he want from anyone else? Fuck.

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Suing the pilots estates sounds as grinchy as you can get this season....Tire company, fine.

Fuck that douchebag. Why is it an accident automatically equals a paycheck? I hope they throw his burned up fucking ass out of court that piece of shit.

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I don't consider it anything other than an accident. And I've got what I think is a pretty great life, so who am I to bitch? Just about the only thing I can't do is turn my left wrist while curling my fingers in. Not really an issue unless you're going thru a drive thru and they want to hand you change..LOL The upside, I make kids laugh with what I can do with the scars on my arm! Merry Christmas, Puta and Happy Hanukka, PSL ♥

Wow Nitty! That is awful!
I agree though- DJ AM has a ton of money and great insurance, I'm sure. There is no need to sue the estates.

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Submitted by NitWitty on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 11:09am.

Holy shit. You're what they call a survivor. People like you tend to go on to live productive and full lives so good on you. And do not lose faith use of the arm will come back. So many people have had rehabilitation and it takes a long time and is so painful but in the end it pays off.

have a good Christmas..

Casscott- Agreed.

Suing a faceless corporation ain't a shocker, we are a litigious society. But involving the grieving families of the dead (via their estates) is all the info I think we need.

So much for near death experiences changing someone and giving one gratitude.

This makes me dislike him and it's a shame the families of the dead pilots are getting hit with this right before Christmas. Fuck AM. Karma's pimp hand is strong though so it'll all get sorted out in the end.

I love how the lawsuit blithely states " the pilots made a bad decision'". Well, in a crisis life or death situation I'm absolutely sure they made what they believed was the best decision for all of them. You think the pilots wanted to risk their lives and die? No. They did what they could and it failed. It's called an accident, A.M.

He needs to learn life cannot be controlled and lawsuits are laughable in the face of it all.

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"Damn. I can understand suing companies and shit, but suing the estates of the pilots? I wonder if the pilots left behind any kids that need food, clothes and a roof over their heads. It seems a little extreme to try to fuck with the families, but I don't know the details and shit, so I will leave it at that."

I so agree with you, Michael. At least these clowns have their LIVES, which is something the pilots DON'T have! What heartache this is most likely causing the families left behind. :(

These jokers have gone too far.

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Looks like the wrong people were killed on that flight.

Submitted by NitWitty on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 11:09am.

Piece of Shit. I was in a very bad accident that involved negligence on another company's part. I broke 7 bones, had a bar and six screws hanging out of my arm for 2 months and six months of rehab, and I still don't have 100% use in that arm, wrist and hand.
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Whoa nelly, NitWitty! That's for serious!

And I'm the same way - I've never been in a really bad accident but I've been in minor ones and people HAVE accidentally screwed me over. At the end of the day, I'd rather do my best to spread some joyful energy after something terrible happens than make it worse by getting all blamey and looking for vengeance.

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Piece of Shit. I was in a very bad accident that involved negligence on another company's part. I broke 7 bones, had a bar and six screws hanging out of my arm for 2 months and six months of rehab, and I still don't have 100% use in that arm, wrist and hand.
You know what I said: Thank God I have great insurance, if not, the most I would have requested would be for those bills to be covered. The calls and letters of apology and fruit basket they sent were more than fine. It was an accident for pete's sakes!!
Why can't people just be decent human beings? Why do they have to make a buck at someone else's expense?
Sorry, for the long winded rant. But this crap really pisses me off!

Damn. I can understand suing companies and shit, but suing the estates of the pilots? I wonder if the pilots left behind any kids that need food, clothes and a roof over their heads. It seems a little extreme to try to fuck with the families, but I don't know the details and shit,
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Yeah and I, for one, don't care. How much fucking money does the man need? Their FAMILIES weren't responsible! That ain't right.

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Ugh, how completely gross and callous. Who the fuck is this guy anyway? He and Travis Barfer should be happy to be alive!
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He will lose, the pilots had no choice...

-Submitted by Jenn F. on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 10:53am.

The pilots didn't make a bad decision. If a tire blows out, you can't take off... because eventually you'll have to LAND. --

What a bad guy!

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What a dick. Merry Christmas, innocent survivors of the dead pilots.

Submitted by Auntie Mame on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 10:45am.

He should leave the pilot's families alone. He is just loading the karma gun and next time he won't be so lucky.
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He HAS to sue the pilots or the big ass companies will point the finger at the pilots if they are not named in the suit and the case will be dismissed. That is how these suits work, you name everyone involved then eliminate. I worked for lawyers that sued large corporations like this.

The pilots didn't make a bad decision. If a tire blows out, you can't take off... because eventually you'll have to LAND.

Submitted by Hekki on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 10:46am.

Yup. Don't matter. It's even worse than that: if they get a fat judgment, they could collect on pretty much whatever's in the estate. Cases like this tend to settle after a year or so of mucking around. The corporate insurers pay up to make it disappear and avoid the risk of trial. My wildass guess would be a $3m settlement for each plaintiff?

Man, I always thought that if you escape a fiery death you are so glad to be alive that you gain a new perspective on what's important in life.

Guess not.

And Sheeps, can they really go after the pilots' life insurance? If they have kids, isn't that depriving them of livelihood?

He should leave the pilot's families alone. He is just loading the karma gun and next time he won't be so lucky.

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