Celebrity Justice
Brandy Sued for $50 Million

Wrongful death lawsuitThe parents of the woman killed in a car crash involving Brandy are suing the R&B singer for $50 million.

TMZ obtained the lawsuit filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Lawyers for the family of the deceased claim, "Defendant Brandy Norwood was driving recklessly in the freeway when her car collided with Awatif Aboudihaj's car."

The $50 million lawsuit seeks both compensatory and punitive damages.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles City Attorney is considering the CHP's recommendation to criminally charge Brandy with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.



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16. Opinions Opinions.

Just sit back and watch what will happen.

Posted at 5:27PM on Jan 30th 2007 by amy

17. LOL. They claim they are in mourning and want an apology but they have time to consult with an attorney before they even bury her? I feel no sympathy for them. F*cking foreign money grubbers. She drove a piece of sh*t and now the husband'll be in a tricked out Escalade with a beotch by his side before you can say Awatef Aboudihaj. And how DO you say that anyway???

Posted at 5:27PM on Jan 30th 2007 by Jimmy

18. What happened to that Lane Garrison?

Posted at 5:34PM on Jan 30th 2007 by no

19. Not surprised they are suing. Lots of public outcry over this whole situation. Brandy will have a lot of distress over this as well as the victim's family. Hopefully the victim's family is prepared for the long, painful road ahead in the media spotlight and in the courtroom.

Posted at 5:38PM on Jan 30th 2007 by Mel

20. You people are so quick to say that Brandy should serve time and be sued but in reality this could happen to anyone. How many times have you not paid attention while driving and just barely missed hitting the car in front of you? Yes it is sad that this woman died but it was an accident.

Posted at 5:38PM on Jan 30th 2007 by LoveU

21. It's horrible what happened to that woman. I'm sure Brandy feels almost as bad as the family of the deceased. I think the right course of action is being taken by the family. No jail time will be served.

Brandy, apologize to the family directly, take care of the funeral expenses, pay their pain and suffering fees and begin the healing process. Don't let societies misguided judgements make you feel worse than you already do. I pray for that family and for you. The Lord knows you are heartbroken becasue of this, and that you didn't intend for this to happen.

Posted at 5:39PM on Jan 30th 2007 by Mature

22. HA! Try and use your "Black person getting their civil rights infringed upon" M.O. NOW, you prissy, hasbeen, lying bitch!!!!! ;-D

Posted at 5:40PM on Jan 30th 2007 by kzqy-tv

23. It's because she's black, isn't it.
Come on, let's here it. Pull out the race card....we know it's coming.
Pathetic. And somebody's mother died. I can't wait to hear the pathetic bitching and moaning....

Posted at 5:41PM on Jan 30th 2007 by Puh der Baer

24. People are jumping to conclusions. Sharpton and Jackson haven't even said anything yet. That man was an Arab not a Black Civil Right Leader so until either Jackson or Sharpton say something about putting in there two cents we should jump to conclusions that they will back up Brandy. They probably feel just like the majority of us that she (BRANDY) should be charged to the fullest extent of the law since she broke silence and started yelling that it was her fault. You can't take back statements like that now that lawsuits are being filed. Take a second and think about it if it were your mother, sister, brother, father, grandparents or other loved ones being killed by a person of another ethnicity. We would all be running down to the courthouses filling lawsuits.

Just think about morally, common sense wise and rationally.

Posted at 5:43PM on Jan 30th 2007 by lil b

25. LOL at Jimmy... so true on some many levels. But she should pay the price even if it was an accident. Paying them won't bring her back but it was ease the pain for a while.

Posted at 5:44PM on Jan 30th 2007 by LALALALALA

26. The Jews are the biggest RACISTS! They hate African Americans more than any whites. Jessie was right when he called NY himmie town, for real! That Jew mayor don't give a sh*t about us! I will never stop my fight against RACISM. NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE!!!!

Posted at 5:44PM on Jan 30th 2007 by Farrah

27. how maney arab are poor?#15 is a idiot,maybe you shoud think before you type, you are a stupid mf

Posted at 5:44PM on Jan 30th 2007 by Pay Up !!!

28. *chanting*: CELL PHONE..... CELL PHONE..... CELL PHONE..... CELL PHONE..... CELL PHONE..... CELL PHONE..... CELL PHONE..... CELL PHONE.....

_Who_ wants to bet she was on her cell phone when it caused the accident? _If_ this is the case, I say we make a Federal Case out of Brandy ("Don't Call My Norwood") Norwood. Right, guys?

Posted at 5:50PM on Jan 30th 2007 by kzqy-tv

29. Hell, I talk on 2 cell phones at once...while I'm texting. And I'm not a busy star. So I can't judge kzqy-tv.

Posted at 5:54PM on Jan 30th 2007 by Jill

30. Why is this news? If anyone else lost a family member in an accident like this (driver speeding & not paying attention) regardless of who the driver was, you would sue. I know many families that have lost family members or had family members dismembered or paralyzed. What are you going to do? You are going to sue. If it was her fault, then she should have to pay up. Not any more than the average Joe, but she should have to pay up.

Posted at 5:54PM on Jan 30th 2007 by Sarah

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