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DJ AM Sues Over Plane Crash

Posted Dec 24th 2008 1:10AM by TMZ Staff

The other shoe has dropped. DJ AM has just filed suit in the jet crash last September that killed four people.

In the lawsuit filed this afternoon in L.A. County Superior Court, Adam Goldstein, aka DJ AM, claims as the jet reached takeoff speed the pilots became aware one or more of the tires had blown. The suit contends, "Rather than proceed to takeoff, they decided to abort and/or reject the takeoff in a negligent manner." The plane overshot the runway and burst into flames.

DJ AM is suing the estates of the two pilots, Sarah Lemmon and James Bland, both of whom were killed in the crash. He's also suing Clay Lacy Aviation, Global Exec Aviation, Inter Travel & Services Inc, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co, and Learjet.

DJ AM is suing for pain and suffering, lost earnings, property damage, past and future medical and health-related expenses, and punitive damages.

Travis Barker has already filed a similar suit.

We asked AM about the lawsuit last night, he was mum.

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91. This is despicable. Those pilots DIED, and he is still alive. Why can't he just be thankful that he survived? Instead, he is suing the family members of those who didn't survive, and causing them even more pain. What kind of world is this? It was an accident. Why does everyone have to sue everyone for everything?? He already has plenty of money and is just being greedy for more. I just don't understand it. It seems like this world is so corrupt. I know the Lord said he would never bring down another flood like the one He did in the time of Noah, but if he decided to, I wouldn't be a bit surprised. It seems like a lot of people have completely become corrupted by material things and money, and are being completely insensitive to other's feelings. So many people think only about him or herself. It's unbelievable. The worst thing is that this doesn't surprise me at all.

Posted at 9:40AM on Dec 26th 2008 by NikkiK108

92. I know most of you commenting don't actually have lives to get back to so I will tell you this. I have seen all those hurt in this accident and to say they are just suing for $$ is wrong. The pain and suffering Travis and Adam have gone through is unimaginable. What their families have watched them go through would probably make you turn and run. They deserve to have their medical bills paid and to be compensated for their lost time and pain. now, all of you, get out of your mom's basement, collect your unemployment check, get your food stamps together, and get a freakin' life!
Love you Travis, Adam, Chris, and Che. You are always in our prayers...

Posted at 1:05AM on Dec 27th 2008 by leavethemalone

93. both of these guys have much money and it is sickning that they want to stick it to the pilots families- maybe , because they lived, they might want to send some money to HELP the pilots families, im sure they could use some HELP for food and living expences, school etc., now that a paycheck AND loved one are gone.

pay it forward, Guys. you both have been given the ultimate gift, your life, so HELP someone eles instead of B**CHING!!!!!

OK,Im done..........

Posted at 10:53PM on Dec 27th 2008 by Buttercup321

94. LOSER,ungrateful slug,

YES the medical should be paid & yes some compensation for the P&S...he was partying 2 days later & his injuries were minor...this is a low $$$ value case 4x medical Bills is more than fair

Posted at 7:05PM on Dec 27th 2008 by travis

95.
Second and third degree burns aren't serious? Please!! Skin graphs, pain control, hyper barric oxygen chambers for recovery. Yep, walk in the park!

Posted at 7:37PM on Dec 27th 2008 by leavethemalone

96. You have GOT to be kidding me. To sue the airline or even the tire company is one thing. But to bring a lawsuit against the pilots' estates is disgusting and repulsive!!! I really felt bad for you DJ AM---until I read this story. Now I place you in the sewer dwellers club (where Travis Barker already resided). You truly make me SICK !!

Posted at 4:20PM on Jan 8th 2009 by DanaC

97. Yes, he's suing- it was clearly pilot error. As one who has flown jets, the hardest decision to make is sometimes to fly- take off/ deal with it later. The Pilot in Command was probably much less experienced- the Co- Pilot was a retired government pilot with many thousands of hours in the air.
You need to take-off when you reach the speed (v1) and are too fast to stop. Or that happens. End of story.
Unfortunately, you have only a second to make the decision- or you die.
Why pilots make decent salaries- usually/ ideally- the responsibility and DECISIONS.
Pilot in Command made bad decision- people die.
So they're LIABLE.

Posted at 10:12AM on Mar 12th 2009 by Ex- Pilot

98. I just want to add my two cents- DJ AM is really playing dirty here! What an idiot! Okay, so what if by chance, the pilots DID do something they "thought" would work and it resulted in the crash? That's not a lawsuit, it's a freaking chance you take when you board a plane, that your pilot will use their BEST abilities in case of an emergency! Does he think they wanted to die? It was an accident and yes I'm sure he's hurt and traumatized, but this is just stupid. Before you know it, we'll all have to sign a waiver to fly! Isn't boarding a plane on your own free-will already saying "do your best to get me to my destination?" The poor families- I send you my strength to put this idiot in his place!

Posted at 4:17PM on Mar 19th 2009 by Traumatized

99. Your an indecent POS. DJ AM is a blood sucking pig. You are alive be thankful. Going after the estates makes you look shallow, cold and typical. I hope something in you realizes you are should have burned too.

Posted at 8:17PM on Mar 19th 2009 by clukesy

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