DJ AM Sues Over Plane Crash

61. Yeah! Revolve that record! That's quite the hook!

Couldn't succeed as a regular musician, so takes Daddy's money and buys some turntables.
Now that people are bored with that scene, he needs to take money from other people. Dead People even!
Enjoy your money, I am going to stop, collaborate and listen.

Posted at 11:46AM on Dec 24th 2008 by Hey Vanilla!

62. TMZ: if you are going to post this, then you NEED to inform people that this type of lawsuit is really going after INSURANCE companies and not the poor families of the dead pilots! All you're doing is creating hate toward Travis and DJ AM.

Readers: Here's how it works. This is the same thing YOU would end up doing if you were hurt in a car accident, it wasn't your fault, and the other driver's insurance company did not offer you enough $. Trust that if your injuries are severe or complex, the insurance company is not going to pay enough. Even if they aren't trying to be cheap, you probably will end up in court. Burns could require surgery, compression garments, if it gets infected more surgery, etc. With wheelchairs there's about 100 kinds and depending on the type of injury you could need a plain one or a fully motorized one with ad-ons to keep your body at the correct angle and support it.

You sue the driver of the car or the pilot of the aircraft, but the INSURANCE company will provide the lawyers to defend the driver or pilot. The pilots are listed (and approved) on the charter co's insurance just like when I'm driving a bus I'm covered by the insurance of my employer. AS long as they were performing their job duties when the accident happened as opposed to taking the jet for an unauthorized trip to Hawaii, the INSURANCE is on the hook to pay. But the pilot, just like the driver, is ALWAYS going to get sued because *they were the person driving or flying* when the accident happened.

Unfortunately the pilots didn't live, meaning instead of the pilots being on the suit it is their estates. That does NOT mean the actual estate (whatever assets plus death benefits they had) will end up paying. I know bus companies have to keep a huge amount of liability coverage so I'm sure charter jets are the same. There should be plenty of insurance $ to cover anything Travis and AM win.

Generally, it's also the SURVIVORS of an accident who will sue, not the families of those who died. Many/most insurance co's have a set "rate" they pay for loss of life so there's no argument--it's in the contract that they have to pay $x if a person dies. Where a person is injured and needing further medical care and then factoring pain and suffering (as opposed to the others on the plane who, I recall,, mercifully were killed instantly on impact rather than burning), you've got a lot to argue about.

Posted at 11:56AM on Dec 24th 2008 by My cat

63. Wow. Suing the estates of the dead pilots? That is a new all time low. Because of course, if they win, his friends that died will certainly come back to life! I feel for DJ AM and Travis, but I just think that's selfish. They've gotten so much media coverage and everyone giving them sympathy, but what about the family of those pilots? Is detroying the family of the dead pilots really going to fix anything? What about their children and spouses? You want to make them suffer the same way that your friends' families were made to suffer? Grow up.

Posted at 12:19PM on Dec 24th 2008 by OnlyInHollywood

64. If what #56 says is correct, then TMZ needs to get their sh*t together. Of course, it is TMZ. Too Much Z, not enough IQ.

Posted at 12:23PM on Dec 24th 2008 by OnlyInHollywood

65. #56 thank you for providing the legal context for this lawsuit. i don't think ANY of the parties involved, including the estate of the dead pilots, are shocked that this lawsuit was filed. when you hire a lawyer, he/she is going to represent your interests diligently and unless you understand the complexities of the law, these lawsuits always appear cruel and wrong to a certain extent. harvey levin is a lawyer and he should have provided some context.

Posted at 12:43PM on Dec 24th 2008 by sad but true.

66. When the lawsuits first starting coming out and DJAM wasn't part of them, I thought good for DJAM, he isn't going to sue. He understands the value of life, and you cant put a price on that. My respect for him grew even more than it was. Now hearing not only is he suing the tire companies and the aviation companies, he is also suing the estate of the pilots, I have lost all respect for him. My heart just hurts for the pilot's families. I cant imagine what they are dealing with and now right before Christmas they get hit with another lawsuit. I understand four people were lost in this Tragic accident, but no amount of money is going to bring any of them back. I understand that they all are mourning loss of loved ones, and I cant even imagine what all four families are going through. However, the pilots had a very tough decision to make, and only had a few seconds to make that decision. I am sure they are trained on these type of situations, and unfortunately they were in a no win situation no matter what route they took. I can understand going after the companies they thought were in fault, but to go after the pilots who will never be able to defend themselves just sickens me. I will say that Travis did not sue the estate of the pilots, he took the correct path, imo, and sued the companies that he felt was in fault. I think one of the families who lost a loved one did sue the pilots estate also. So please dont criticize Travis Barker for something he didn't do. I hope DJAM finds it deep in his heart to drop the lawsuit against the pilot's estate, because I feel they ALL have suffered enough.

Posted at 12:47PM on Dec 24th 2008 by Myhearthurtsforthepilotsfamilies

67. I hope DJ AM gets counter suit for every dime he has to his name. These people make me sick! not to mention these suits end up hurting the average persons pocket book.

Posted at 1:01PM on Dec 24th 2008 by The cruise Director

68. DJ AM & Travis Barker....you digust me.

You obviously DON'T appreciate Life. By suing the estates of the DEAD PILOTS, you are causing more GRIEF to these families. They also lost a loved one! You SWEAR like the pilots wanted to DIE ON PURPOSE, you idiots! I'm sure they tried everything they could to survive...they paid the price with their LIVES. Isnt that ENOUGH FOR YOU? YOU FILTHY RICH @SSHOLES. Yes, I am starting to agree that the WRONG people DIED HERE. Have you no shame? I hope you two get what you deserve....NOTHING!

Posted at 2:45PM on Dec 24th 2008 by Stephanie G

69. what do you do when your career is over? Sue some one

Posted at 2:51PM on Dec 24th 2008 by Moe

70. What a loser...to sue the pilots estate. He just needs money and this is the way he is going to get it? He is nothing but a loser DJ, which sounds like crap. If it wasn't for Nicole, he would be a nobody...well, he is now, just people know his name because of Nioole. Get a life you freaking loser!

Posted at 3:12PM on Dec 24th 2008 by Stephen

71. I cant believe this z list celeb would have the balls to do this. To bad he wasn't one of the people that died! The pilots and their families have paid the ultimate price. Goldstein, ha go figure...

Posted at 3:16PM on Dec 24th 2008 by GeneBaxters'IllegitimateLoveChild

72. I would suggest that anyone who has a Myspace page bombard his comments section with a few choice words. The guy is a tool and should just leave the pilots family alone. On top of that, he does it before Christmas. Ass.

Posted at 3:52PM on Dec 24th 2008 by Brian M.

73. Suiing the estates of the pilots is cold, doubly so because of the timing. They're dead. You're alive with an even bigger career as a result. What a cheap, heartless jerk.

Posted at 3:55PM on Dec 24th 2008 by slammy

74. This guy is a piece of garbage...going after the Pilots estates. Like those families haven't been through enough already. I hope the families countersue and go after lawyer expenses and emotional distress thus shoving this whole thing you know where. That would make me very happy. Crap like this shouldn't be allowed.

Posted at 3:56PM on Dec 24th 2008 by Tundra

75. It shows how these people say they care about others, but now go after the recently passed family estates...I'm sure the pilots did not want to lose their lives!!!! The family now has to deal with this clown/millionaire coming after all their money and put them on the street after losing a loved one!!!! I think since he has suffering DJ AM should 1.No longer be a passenger in any airplane 2. No longer ride in any vehicle that has rubber tires 3. not use any equipment/device that has rubber...........he is suffering, which means mental issues as well as physical....If he is seen doing any of these he should not
win the suit against goodyear tires or the learjet company

Posted at 5:05PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by jodubs1