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Name: soulmusic101

Comment: Sounds like a greddy family looking to get paid. I hope they lose.

Name: Teigh

Comment: Sounds more inline with what the two EUR posters who had expertise in insurance explained last week on insurance limits. This family is looking for a settlement not a lawsuit.

Name: khufu

Comment: they will get a settlemtn...and the fact that they want a settlement doesnt make them greedy.......their stratgey might indicate greed

Name: MDhornet

Comment: The family filed a $50 million lawsuit. They're looking to get paid. I'm sure they're grieving, but they're (the parents anyway) are looking to get paid.

Name: McNasty

Comment: Exactly - that's why the number started at $50 mil even there is no hope of them getting even close to that. Between her insurance and her as.sets this family will be sitting okay.

Name: McNasty

Comment: It would be better for her to go ahead and settle for a reasonable amount because there are reports coming out now that she was at the hotel with her ex boyfriend arguing about getting back together and he told her he did not want her anymore. If that's the truth they have a case for her being so distraught she couldn't see straight. No eye jokes please the child is hurting!

Name: ImJustAsking

Comment: hmm I don't think that these cases should swell beyond the insurance policy limit. That's why we have insurance - so that your life won't be ruined b/c you made one mistake.

Name: DCGG

Comment: Why does this sound like an episode of Moesha?

Name: CILLA8192

Comment: I don't think Brandy has a problem paying what is due but $50 mil that's crazy.

Name: khufu

Comment: let me get this right...so a humna life is not worth 50mil?

Name: TAZBABY

Comment: A Human Life is Priceless but the parents won't be getting any money because she was married with Children.

Name: McNasty

Comment: The parents can't legally file a lawsuit - only her husband can. The parents didn't even consult with the husband before they started seeing dollar signs. This case I fear is gonna turn into one hot as.s mess!

Name: Gurlfrand

Comment: >CILLA - there is no dollar amount on any human life; one dollar - one billion dollars - what difference does it make; the person is dead and gone and is never coming back to their loved ones. Lawyer$s work out settlement amounts for accidental cases such as this one.

Name: Angel

Comment: Khufu - So if you accidentally killed someone, you would be willing to fork over everything you currently have and any future earnings until you paid off $50 million?! Something tells me that all of that money would not be used to honor the person killed. I'm sure if you see their new mansion and great new cars while you're living on the street you might change your perspective. LOL Life is priceless, but I don't think a windfall is fair when we are talking about an accident. Now if we were talking about drunk driving or any situation where there is gross negligence or an intentional act (i.e. running over somebody because you caught them cheating), there should be punitive damages along with criminal prosecution.

Name: phillybombshell

Comment: It was reported on the radio this morning that the parents had not been in touch with their daughter for 12 years, but when they found out that the accident was caused by a famous singer they filed the lawsuit. It was also reported that legally they cannot file this type of suit, only her husband can.

Name: leokev

Comment: We cannot put a value on human life in the conventional sense. We place a monetary value on things that can be replaced or repaired. I think we all agree that each person is unique and special enough to their loved ones that this is impossible. Personally, I would have difficulty spending money gained from a loved one's death, but I am not above wanting some form of sanction for the person responsible. A few years ago, I remember a report about a family whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver. Their only demand was that the driver be set free, but he had to send them $1.00 every month. After about 6 months, he stopped sending the $1.00 check because it was "too hard" for him. The family only wanted hime to constantly be reminded of what he took from them. This I can relate to.

Name: mrseoliver

Comment: This is really sad I feel bad for both the family & for Brandy. But this is just a way for the parents to make some money. If an ordinary person like you or I killed someone, do you think their relative would sue for that amount of money?? No, because we don't have it. Although I know the family is grieving still it's a matter of knowing that she is/was a celebrity. And they assume that Brandy "has money" what happens if she doesn't have $50 mil, then what?? The deceased woman's husband is really entitled to all of her %*$ets not her parents. If her parent did receive that money then what?? it's not going to bring their daughter back and they probably wouldn't share it with her husband & their children anyway. GREEDY BIOTCHES!!

Name: Dexbooty

Comment: DCGG strikes AGAIN!! LMBAO!!!!

Name: DOne

Comment: >leokev, that story i can also relate to.

Name: Southernbelle

Comment: I agree ahuman life is priceless. But, lawsuits are usually determined by a person prior and future earnings. If someone loses a love one through negligence the court, within it's jurisdiction, will award the surviving family members based on how much they would loose financially without that person's contribution. Which means, according to the law the higher tax bracket you fall in the greater your judgement. Then there are punitive damages which are usually the greatest awards.

Name: StopBeingIgnant

Comment: Brandy may have to move in with OJ in Florida.

Name: gingerg

Comment: People kill me being phony. The parents hadn't dealt with the daughter in 12 years? Now, they want to be paid. I work with a woman who has often bragged that her son is a collegitate scholar. It turns out that he is also the unwed father of a three month old. It was recently discovered that she hadn't spoken to him in weeks when he got into some serious trouble that landed him in jail.

Name: DOne

Comment: I think southernbelle basically summed it up. I might catch some flack, but I see things from a different perspective. If I was killed in a car accident on my way home this evening and although the other driver was it fault, but it was purely 100% an accident. Why should that driver be held responsible for my family's financial loss due to my death, if I wasn't responsible enough to make sure that my family would be taken care of in case of my death. We need to stop acting like tomorrow is a guarantee.

Name: Tiedie

Comment: Southernbelle>>great post. While I sympathize with family of their loss, it would be hard for me to believe their daughter would have made $50 million dollars in her lifetime, although depending on her occupation, it could very well have been possible. EUR copy/pasted a portion of the original TMZ report because it clearly stated the 11 years of minimal communication with parents. Since the husband is the only one who can legally file a lawsuit, this may turn into an ugly battle between him and the parents. Death has a way of bringing out the worst in people, especially family.

Name: Winn30344

Comment: Looks like new stuff coming out every week..thought she was sending money home from the waitressing job and that's why the family is suing because she supported the famly and their source of income is gone?

Name: ladybyrd

Comment: I saw on VH1 last week who was discussing Brandy that Mathew Broderick was in an accident that killed a child. But it was his car that hit the car that was carrying the deceased. Brandy hit a car that hit a car that hit the car of the deceased. Not saying that she should not pay something but Mathew Broderick wasn't ask to pay $50 Million. I don't even remember the damn story. VH1 did say that Mathew and another actress who hit a car and killed someone paid funeral costs and a small fee.

Name: Peekiebear

Comment: No, they do not expect to get $50 M- that's where you start your negotiating. While it isn't fair that celebrities often got off paying for crimes we'd pay dearly for (called- $$$), it is also not fair that often celebrities are targeted as a fat meal ticket. Yeah, the price will be high because it is based on the woman's age and lifespan- whether she had kids or not, etc. I travel the LA. Freeways every day (including the 405) and what I don't understand is- how can you miss seeing all of those tail lights on? There are so many stupid/crazy people from everywhere driving on the LA. streets/freeways, you really do have to drive defensively- for you and for everyone. Believe me, if there is some "back story" for this accident- the attorneys are already on it. They don't call them "ambulance chasers" for nothing.

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