Victim's Husband Sues Brandy Over Fatal Crash

BrandyTMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by the husband of the woman killed in a car crash involving former "America's Got Talent" judge Brandy Norwood. It's the second lawsuit the singer is facing regarding the accident.

In the documents, filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Marquane Hdidou claims that Brandy and another motorist named Mallory Ham were "recklessly and carelessly ... traveling too fast for conditions and "following too closely" on the 405 Freeway, which factored into the collision that killed his wife, Awatef Aboudihaj on December 30.

As a result of his wife's death, Hdidou claims in the lawsuit that he has, "forever been deprived the support and maintenance, services, guidance, companionship, comfort, affection, solace, moral support, society, care, love, consortium and other benefits" from his wife.

Hdidou is suing for an undisclosed amount of financial relief to cover medical and funeral expenses, as well as legal costs and other damages.

Brandy is also facing a $50 million lawsuit filed by the victim's parents.

Reps for Brandy had no comment.



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1. I really don't blame the guy.

Posted at 4:13PM on May 3rd 2007 by LarryBirkhead

2. Brady not worth alot of money but you still have the death which was horrible but it was an accident

Posted at 4:14PM on May 3rd 2007 by resena

3. PARIS HILTON IS AWESOME>>>PARIS HILTON CD COMES OUT FRIDAY>>>GO OUT AND BUY IT!

HELLO KRISTEN IN COLUMBUS OHIO

Posted at 4:15PM on May 3rd 2007 by Marty Columbus OHIO

4.

This is really sad. I really think it was an accident. It wasn't like Brandi was drinking, like so many other celebrities (who get away with their antics over and over again). Still, she caused the accident. And the guy lost his wife. No one wins in this case.

Posted at 4:17PM on May 3rd 2007 by stank

5. OH MY GOD!!! Brandy baby keep your head up sweetie.. You can get thru this..

I don't wanna see this turn into another Anna Nicole (may she RIP)

Posted at 4:18PM on May 3rd 2007 by Nate

6. My GOD!!! Just because she's a 'celebrity' these people want to clean her out!!! It was an accident!! Charge her!!! and forget about the lawsuits already !!!
These people who probably have no relationship with their spouse or child and want to turn around and act like their life cant go on whn the person dies make me sick!!! Cuz its alllll for the money

Posted at 4:19PM on May 3rd 2007 by Amy

7. Would this man be suing if the person who hit and killed his wife were NOT a star? I'm sure that Brandy did not mean to cause someone's death via an accident. I am truly sorry for this family for their loss, but this could happen to any one of us.

Two words for this man..... Gold Digger!

Posted at 4:21PM on May 3rd 2007 by Sandy

8. I hope the husband wins the lawsuit. She should be held accountable for this disaster.

Posted at 4:23PM on May 3rd 2007 by Dhatcher

9. I think it's sick people are that money hungry. That money will not bring his wife back. It just shows you where people will take it when the person has money (like Brandy does) - Say the same accident happened but it wasn't Brandy driving. Do you honestly think they would go after them for $50 MILLION dollars? Doubt it. These people need to have their time to grieve and respect the life that was lost, not hunt people down for money.

I'll keep you in my prayers Brandy.. keep your head up..

Posted at 4:24PM on May 3rd 2007 by Nate Histed

10. Seriously I agree with everyone. It was an accident. Was she somewhat negligent? Perhaps. I think that she should have to pay restitution, but that $50 mil is bull. What if I killed her? They would get my $100K policy limit and not much else. Greedy bastards. All the money in the world isn't going to bring her back. But apparently all they care about is the money.

Posted at 4:25PM on May 3rd 2007 by Joe mama

11. I carry auto insurance that covers personal injury up to $200,000. That's enough for an accident.

If there was drinking, drugs or negligence I think she should pay for the damage out of her own pocket. Again, just an accident.

What the point of being insured if losers like thisare allowed to make outrageous claims?

Posted at 4:30PM on May 3rd 2007 by Suzy

12. You people disgust me. He lost his wife and the mother of his children because she was driving too fast and wasn't paying attention. Why, exactly, do you think he should have to pay for the hospital expenses, ambulance (sometimes nearly $1000) and her funeral expenses? He probably can't afford that.

You can't say he had no relationship with her or the kids, you don't know that AMY.

You are all terrible people. One day if this happens to you, I hope you remember these harsh words and people tell you not to sue the murderer of your spouse and childrens' parent. Karma. Don't judge people just because they aren't celebrities. Those are the people that need the protecting. They don't have the money to buy their ticket to freedom.

Accident or not, she was driving, and when you get in the vehicle and take a life, you have to own up to your responsibilities and repay the people whose lives you have RUINED.

Posted at 4:36PM on May 3rd 2007 by Jamie

13. this is truly sad for both sides. however, neither the husband or paren'ts will see alot of money because Brandy has not wrote or performed any songs in years. it truly was an accident that could happen to anyone

Posted at 4:36PM on May 3rd 2007 by cleveland1

14. She shouldn't have been doing what she did in the first place that got her in this mess.
Brandy needs to set up and be a woman about her wrong.

Posted at 4:37PM on May 3rd 2007 by Senior Queen07

15. We've lost all sense of decency and empathy for our fellow men because of money. I also agree with everyone. I don't believe neither the husband nor the parents would be filing these astronomically high dollar amounts if this involved just a "regular person".

Of course I feel compassion for their loss. But this was an accident, and that's why people have insurance. I don't believe they'll get anywhere near that amount, there are actual limits for how much can be paid out on a death.

Posted at 4:38PM on May 3rd 2007 by coolbreeze

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