Celebrity Justice
Brandy Sued by Survivor in Fatal Wreck

BrandyA survivor of the fatal car crash involving Brandy is going after the singer in court, claiming that the ousted "America's Got Talent" judge should have known the consequences of speeding in a Range Rover.

In the lawsuit filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court and exclusively obtained by TMZ, Mallory Ham claims that Brandy "recklessly wantonly, unlawfully, and maliciously" operated the car responsible for causing a deadly collision on the 405 Freeway last December.

According to the document, Ham, who says he was "severely injured" as a result of the multi-car accident, is demanding that the singer pay for unspecified medical bills, pain and suffering, legal costs and punitive damages.

This is the fourth lawsuit Brandy is facing regarding the crash that killed 38-year-old Awatef Aboudihaj.

UPDATE: TMZ has also obtained Brandy's response to the wrongful death suit filed against her. In the papers, filed May 23, Brandy says she "denies each and every allegation in the complaint and further denies that plaintiff's have been damaged in any sum or sums whatsoever." In addition, Brandy "alleges and asserts her Fifth Amendment privileges" and asks that the matter go to trial before a jury.



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1. I still love you, Brandi! You were not drinking or otherwise impared. Accidents happen. I figured someone would try to get rich because you are an entertainer.

Posted at 5:03PM on May 25th 2007 by Head Up

2. Even good, moral people make mistakes, but sometimes a mistake can ruin your life and the lives of strangers.

Hopefully, drivers will remember that when they are in a hurry.

Posted at 5:06PM on May 25th 2007 by Body Guards

3. HEADUP? More like HEADUP ASS.


The reason they are going after her money, asswipe, is because a human life is worth FAR more. Get it? If, say, YOU were to kill someone through negligence, they wouldn't go after your money...BECAUSE YOU'RE A PENNILESS LOSER.

Posted at 5:06PM on May 25th 2007 by Goddamn, headup, you're a RETARD

4. I'm glad she's getting sued. she should be convicted of vehicular manslaughter as well. This no talent dimwit driving a car wrecklessly, turning it into a weapon, should suffer fianacial ruin becuase of this. She cant even use rehab as an excuse. You picked a great picture of her -- confirms how obnoxious and entitled she thinks of herself.

Posted at 5:08PM on May 25th 2007 by Elitist hater

5. #1 is a numbskull. People are Taking advantage of Brandy, my buttt, SHe killed someone , even if it was an accident.

Posted at 5:10PM on May 25th 2007 by cindy

6. SOMEONE LOST A LIFE BECUASE OF HER DUMB ASS... THE BITCH SHOULD GO TO JAIL BIGTIME.... SHE SHOULD BE IN JAIL NOW.. I KNOW IF I WOULD TO KILL SOMEONE LIKE SHE DID I WOULD BE THERE NOW.... DO THE TIME

Posted at 5:18PM on May 25th 2007 by MD

7. I cant believe peole are ignorant enough to feel sorry for Brandy as a woman lies dead due to her negligence. THe man suing is not only injured himself, he has lost his wife to death, As far as dumb people saying her wealth is being taken advantage of, if she has good insurance, it will all be paid for. THen Little Brandy can go on with her life while a dead woman will never be so fortunate to be able to do the same.

Posted at 5:18PM on May 25th 2007 by Randall Guest

8.

ITS THE PRICE BRANDI WILL PAY FOR DRIVING DANGEROUSLY.........

SHE KILLED SOMEONE , AND SHE DIDNT CARE , IF SHE DID , BRANDI

WOULD OF DROVE THE SPEEDLIMIT AND NOT RECKLESS.

BRANDI HAS HER LIFE , THAT PERSON DOESNT ..........ITS BRANDI FAULT

IT DOESNT MATTER WHO WAS DRIVING THAT CAR ,,,,,,,YOU DONT DRIVE

CRAZY..........OR SHE SHOULD OF PARKED IT .

Posted at 5:24PM on May 25th 2007 by PRICE SHE PAYS FOR DRIVING DANGEROUSLY

9. When is she going to be charged???

Posted at 5:24PM on May 25th 2007 by WTF

10. IT'S ONE THING TO BE SAD ABOUT A LOVED ONE THAT PAST AWAY LIKE SHE DID, BUT I DO FEEL THAT BRANDY SHOULD PAY FOR HER DEATH EXPENESS, MEDICAL BILLS , pain and suffering, AND SHE SHOULD DO SOME TIME ... BUT LET NOT FORGET THAT SHE HAS A FAMILY AND KIDS TOO.

Posted at 5:30PM on May 25th 2007 by MD

11. She should do the time in Jail..... Let's not forget Atfer all someone did die..

Posted at 5:31PM on May 25th 2007 by MD

12. What's wrong with this country GOT IT!!!

WHO hasn't SPED, TALKED ON A CELL PHONE, YELLED AT THEIR KIDS - ETC ALL WHILE DRIVING....

SHE WAS NOT DRUNK and unlike other CELEBS who WERE - WAS IMMEDIATELY CHARGED WITH A CRIME!!!! SHould the Husband sue - Maybe, But JAIL TIME - GIVE ME A (%&%*(%&% BREAK!!!!

Posted at 5:38PM on May 25th 2007 by Tboone

13. Yes, Brandi caused an accident that led to the death of someone. Yes, I believe she should have to pay for that. But I also know 2 other things: 1..for those of you trying to bash Brandi, learn how to spell; then you and your comments may have some credibility. 2. "Recklessly, wantonly, unlawfully, and maliciously" !!! These words are "buzz" words used to inflame or incite more of a sympathetic ear. They are also used to try to get more money for an attorney.

Posted at 5:39PM on May 25th 2007 by been on both sides of an accident

14. To whats wrong with this country -- people who dont have the facts. A personal injury suit is paid through her insruance, which Im sure she has. For the family of the deceased they can sue her civilly, which if they win monetary damanges, are paid by her. And only the state of California can charge her ciminally and prosecute her for manslaughter. You actually think if she didn't have money it woudl be over? Put a band-aid on it and get over it? Have you ever driven so wrecklessly that you killed someone and badly injured someone? Maybe you have and thats why you made that statement. No one else was found at fault in the accidnet, so the responsibility is all hers. And if anyone out there does the same, they should also have to pay -- in jail or monetarily. I hope both families sue her in civil court and win a big judgment -- on top of the award they should get for personal injury claims paid by her insurance.

Posted at 5:46PM on May 25th 2007 by Elitist hater

15. Putting her in jail isnt going to help their pain if it was an accident it was an accident what is throwing her in jail for something that WASNT intended going to help well, its not..Now she should pay some bucks and Im sure she wouldnt mine cause she seems to be a very sincere person.. But, really if she wasnt rich I do not think she would have been sued and it wouldnt have been such a big deal.... Everyone is very hypocritical cause everyone makes mistakes driving and if it were u (the people being very heartless) you wouldnt think u should go to jail would you?People go to jail for doing wrong on purpose and she DIDNT.....

Posted at 5:51PM on May 25th 2007 by misty

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