Celebrity Justice
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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61. First of all, it's NOT about the money..it's about he and his wife probably going out for the day and all of a sudden it's over, his life forever changed! Did he expect to loose his soul mate? Her parents didn't expect to loose their child! It's unfair and inexcusable! Brandi was very careless and she alone caused this! So she should have to pay. Monatarily or whatever! Everyone is accountable for THEIR actions! This man lost everything and I for one knows how that feels! It's not hard to figure out that the last thing on this man's mine was he would have to plan a funeral for his young wife. That cost as well as the emotional scar he will carry for a life time! I think she should have to pay more! You couldn't put a dollar amount on my spouses life! Her parents are hurting as well, and this is what Brandi has done, no one else but her! It's a hard lesson, hopefully a lesson learned!

Posted at 12:42AM on May 4th 2007 by someone who's been there

62. In California - almost everyone in a car accident is sued - no matter how it happened. Everyone here wants what I call "lotto by lawsuit". Even the average person gets sued here and if the driver is traveling alone and the other car has more than one person - the lawsuit amount escalates.

We even have jerks who sue cities and counties for "bad road design" when their drunk driver family member runs through a stop sign, stop light or railroad crossing and gets killed. The problem is the lawyers and the judges that don't throw this crap out.

And not to be mean - but a person who worked as a file clerk making 25K a year doesn't have a lawsuit value of $50MM. As a matter a fact, I think they shouldn't be able to sue for more than the individual could buy a life insurance policy for...and trust me, it would be hard to get an insurance company to underwrite a $1MM policy for someone making 25K... again, I don't mean to sound heartless...after all, someone did die and that is a loss to the family.

Posted at 1:09AM on May 4th 2007 by janis joplin

63. I thought I had read somewhere that Brandy was talking on her cell phone, not paying attention, and that's what caused the accident. Her insurance and the couple's insurance will pay out the maximum and then it will be up to a judge for the civil suit. The husband would have to prove criminal neglect to be granted that much money. Of course, they will probably settle out of court.

Posted at 1:49AM on May 4th 2007 by smooches

64. Ha, bitch.

She hasn't made a record in a long time, so chances are she blew all of it on blow.

Posted at 1:58AM on May 4th 2007 by miss.mufffin

65. #3 Get a clue about REAL music idiot!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope u choke and die on that used up piece of craps CD!!!

Posted at 2:26AM on May 4th 2007 by Patrick

66. The #3 idiot is from "OHIO" what the hell do u expect? I hope the dumb ass chokes too.

Posted at 2:31AM on May 4th 2007 by J.C.

67. I'm sure they had plans to try and cash in on her death, and file 2 suits to see if they could win one.

I hope they get the ins money and nothing more.

Posted at 3:09AM on May 4th 2007 by Hello Kitty

68. Oh I am sure if she was in the same spot she would want him to do the right thing. I am so sick of celebs getting away with well in this case murder. How would you feel? Its time to make things right pay your damages and pay your respects.

Posted at 3:14AM on May 4th 2007 by Veronica

69. Support ,maintenance and services?Thats only three of what this guy is claiming,yea she sadly killed someone in the crash and that is aweful ,it almost sounds like the poor woman that died had to support him.maintenance and services what the (you know what ) does that mean? Maybe cuz she is celebrity he is taking full advantageof his loss.

Posted at 3:58AM on May 4th 2007 by allison

70. I don't think she should have to pay more just because she's a celebrity. People need to remember she is a mother as well. This was not intentional, it was an accident. She was negligent in causing it, however, she shouldn't have to pay more than anyone else who has caused a similar type of accident.

Posted at 4:06AM on May 4th 2007 by chevelleshell

71. Cheetahs should not be driving.

Posted at 4:15AM on May 4th 2007 by Suzie

72. Reading is difficult ..I know.

"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"

The parents are the one who filed a lawsuit for 50 million..not the husband.

Posted at 6:29AM on May 4th 2007 by Miauw

73. Pay up!!

Celeb's are not above the law. She killed someone acting stupid. I have not heard of her doing any time for this?
Forgive yourself, hope you learned your lesson, pay.

Posted at 6:38AM on May 4th 2007 by Jusme

74. don't fork over any money to those moslems!!

Posted at 7:55AM on May 4th 2007 by j

75. Jamie - your argument makes no sense. What if you killed this woman? DO you have $50 million? My guess is - NO you don't. Why is this woman's life more valuable because she was killed by someone who had money & success.

I have sympathy - but we live in a society where people look for lawsuits rather than look for jobs. That's what you should be disgusted about.

Posted at 8:07AM on May 4th 2007 by Suzy

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