Fact - the capt. is dead!

Fact - the FO is fighting for his life!

Isn't that enough punishment for a mistake?

No....because people don't care and have to become rich off their loved one's death. The poor capt's widow is probably going to go through hell because people will probably come after every penny. And she didn't have a thing to do with this. It's really sickening. If it's not about money, then anyone that wins a lawsuit should donate the money to charity. Ya right!

Not only that, don't you think it's a little early in the grieving process to be suing already? That alone shows me that it is about money.

 

Punishment enough for who? I think the families of the passengers who died might be excused for being angry. One thing I've learned is youi never know what people are going through ever. I'll give the passengers families a pass here, especially in light of the context of this tragic accident. This wasn't an equipment failure or someone else fault. The Captain is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of any flight- clearly something happened. Again, let's let the investigation continue. Perhaps it is early for lawsuit filing, the families have their reasons, perhaps they NEED the money that the individual who was killed would've provided had they not been paying passengers on an aircraft that took off on the WRONG runway.

I suspect the Captain's wife is going through hell because she lost her husband as well. If and when additional facts emerge, perhaps she'll file a lawsuit as well. Oh wait, she shouldn't.

In any case, all parties to this tragedy are in my thoughts and have my condolences.

 

Need the money?? You would think that, but you'd be surprised. If the person was a breadwinner, then they probably had a good amount of personal life insurance (probably over $1 million).

But, for example, for people on that plane who were NOT breadwinners, there's NO legitimate reason for their families to get millions of dollars, b/c technically the family is incurring no genuine financial loss. Comair's insurance comapny already gave $25,000 to each family, which would be more than enough to cover burrial expenses, plus have several thousand left over. In that case, it does became "feel better" money. There was a 16 year old girl who died on that plane. She was most certainly not an income earner for the family, but they'll still probably get at least $1million. Realistically, I forsee a couple BMW 7-Series and perhaps a nice new deck with built in grill, in her family's future. They'll become millionaires off their daughter's death, you'll
see.

Down the street lives a family whose father was one of the 343 FDNY firefighters killed in the attack. Since then, I've noticed a new upstairs addition, a new pool, and a new backyard fence on the "helpless widow's" home. Not to mention some new landscaping.

If I had the power to change the system, lawsuit plaintiffs would be required to prove a genuine financial need before money could be awarded.

As for the pilots' families, I will bet you dollars to donuts there will be lawyers going after them personally. The pilots' homes, cars, bank accounts, and everything else will be garnished, I guarantee you.

 

When taking off on the wrong runway becomes SOP, then the lawsuits should go away.

I tend to agree on 9/11 as that was not an "accident" or "negligent act", rather and act of war. Compensation for that event doesn't enter and shouldn't compare.

If you are flying and wing falls off- is someone responsible? Please tell your families and loved one's not to sue- obviously they shouldn't want or need the money, or even feel wronged.

Frankly, somebody (or again probably several somebodies) screwed up, 49 persons were killed (didn't die-were killed)- that's legitimate reason enough, breadwinner or not. A family lost a young daughter- comparing her to a car, home improvements and an appliance only demeans you and shows how you value others, especially those you don't reallly know. You're right Mike- I'll bet they're rubbing their hands together in glee- just looking for that windfall. Who would've thought purchasing a airline ticket with cash and your daughter's life would turn out to be such a winner. Perhaps someday, you'll get just as lucky.

 

I would have to doubt that most loved ones are currently thinking of expensive cars and diamond rings. If given the chance to trade a deck expansion, BMW 745i, or a plasma T.V. for another conversation with someone they lost, i'd assume most will choose the conversation.

Now, personally, i can't say that i know what those people are going through. I'm not even sure what i'd feel like after such an event. It's a total misfortune, and unfortunately, when mistakes are made in this industry, deaths typically are the result.

From my standpoint, it seems a little early for lawsuits, especially considering that the investigation is still going on, and only minor information has actually come to the surface.

I'd expecdt any and every private company involved in this to be on the recieving in of flak, whether it's the people who own and operate the airport, or whoever designed the airport without a "protected area" off the threshold of the runway. can't remember if federal agencies can be sued but if they could/can i wouldn't doubt seeing something against the FAA for lack of action, especially the control tower stuff (someone will definatley go after that), comair will see some interesting issues from it, etc etc...

It's terrible that lawsuits seem to be the answer to everyones problems...but...i do ask, what else would you do?