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November 22, 2008

Barker Sues Plane Company

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Travis Barker filed a lawsuit in L.A. on Friday blaming the pilots and defective equipment for the September plane crash in South Carolina. Barker is suing Bombardier Inc., Clay Lacy Aviation and Goodyear Tire and Rubber, alleging the Learjet was defective. The crash severely injured Barker and DJ AM and killed four others.

The lawsuit was also filed with the mother of Barker's bodyguard, Charles "Che" Still, who died in the crash. The lawsuit alleges the pilots "negligently decided to abort" the takeoff when the jet's tires failed.

The suit states, "The pilots' decision was a breach of their duty owed to the passengers onboard and was a substantial factor in causing the crash and resultant injuries and deaths."

Barker endured severe burns from the crash and has had several surgeries.

The drummer claims the crash caused him pain and suffering, mental anguish, psychological and emotional distress, disfigurement, loss of earnings capacity and medical expenses.


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if you are in a car accident and the other party was at fault and you were injured, would you have sued? an accident is a accident. Doesn’t matter if you are in a plane or car or train or any means of transportation.


- don't b the 1st 2 cast a stone
Posted 11/26/08 08:58 AM
 

I’m sueing you for looking at me cross-eyed. What a bunch of cry babies. Welcome to America the most frivulous lawsuit country in the WORLD!

NO ONE wants to take any responsibility for themselves, it is ALWAYS someone ELSES fault isn’t it?? What a crock of crap!


- waaaaa
Posted 11/24/08 08:02 PM
 

Assumed risk my tushie!! Airline companies are obligated to get us to where we are going safely. If this was pilot error or defective equipment then they should be held responsible!!
It’s ridiculous that anyone would say different!


- Anonymous
Posted 11/24/08 06:12 PM
 

WOW.. I am shocked at some of the peoples thoughts on here. IF you guys were in the same situation I bet that most if not all of you would sue as well. He was already VERY wealthy so he is NOT doing this for money. He is doing this to send a message. How sad that some think he is doing this for money. Its the LAST thing he is doing it for. And he has lost a lot of money for NOT being able to work. He has a family to support. Come on people use your head.


- Rockergirl
Posted 11/24/08 02:48 PM
 

Flying is no different than driving a car, riding a bycycle, skateboarding, or even walking, ..it’s an ASSUMED RISK!

I’ll still not be surprised if this guy walks away with lots of cash. It is one thing to sue and pay off your medical bills, it’s another to attempt to become wealthy from a circumstance truly beyond mans control!

I agree, lawsuits have gotten completely out of hand! Do you realize you can tell someone face to face that you want to punch them in the face, and can be arrested for assault!!? I pulled my 18 year old sons hair once, and was arrested for assault!?? I have never ever hit my kids, and this was the “thanks” I get. LAWS are a mess!


- It Is Crazy
Posted 11/23/08 08:07 PM
 

I have to agree! This word is waaay to sue happy! If he lived through what he did he should thank God!


- Heather
Posted 11/23/08 03:19 PM
 

I think Travis Barker is selfish! He should be thankful hes alive!!!!!! I lost all respect with him, and he would of been better of dead if hes that ungratful!


- Carrie
Posted 11/22/08 11:23 AM
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