I’d like to know who the insurance carrier was that caved in and wasted $30M to buy a release. Probably had a laddered umbrella program that was scared _hitless. Even “if” they temporarily impeded a few people it is speculative the outcome would have been any different since the doors were locked. If it “isn’t about money” why in the hell are suing for hundreds of millions of dollars and what are they going to spend it on? It was tragic…fine. But forcing un-involved people to kick in big money to pay the ghoulish attorneys is absurd.
“somebody has to PAY” How about the company who did the excavating for the foundation when the club was built in 1960. They most certainly must be at fault…….
You have got to love statements like this from the General Manager of the station – “We did then, and still do, vehemently deny this allegation which is disproved by the video itself,”
So if you are so certain of innocence why in the heck did you settle for $30 million??
I was young once upon a time and I remember events I lived through due to the grace of God. Bottom line is….this RI nightclub was not a good place for all of these folks to be the night the fire broke out. Better judgment could have prevailed for those who died and/or were injured.
I am an agent here in RI. Anheuser-Busch is a defendant because they were a sponsor of the concert. The TV station in question paid not only because their camera man was in the club, but one of the co-owners of the club (Jeffrey Derderian) was an employee of the TV station for 4 days at the time of the fire.
And your point is? I don’t like the artificial “ripple effect” an incident like this has on trying to drum up money for A. personal injury attorneys and B. Survivors. “this isn’t about money”; “no amount of money will bring them back”. Bull crap. It’s always about money. The legal system has trained people to equate an accident with a lottery; a fortuitous event that translates to quick cash.
And the TV station didn’t make the decision to settle. Some gutless claims executive did. Talk about being part of the problem!!!
When I read of this in the week-end newspaer I knew it would make the ICJ and that many outraged comments would follow – the problem (aside from the intellectually indefensible suggestion of ANY liability) is the VENUE – try this bad boy in,say, Augusta Maine and reason might well prevail. As anyone who has ever litigated in Rhode Island will tell you, the area is so economically depressed potential jurors have nothing to do all day but sit around and hope they are next in line to play the litigation lottery.
If you were a business owner, would you rather settle and have the issue done with, or drag it out in the courts and potentially pay much more in legal fees to defend? Easy for us to say fight it out, but would you do the same if it was your money you had to fight with?
So on the basis of Henry & CA ex pat comments……..we agree the law is not always just and it’s virtually impossible to get a fair trial in our courts. Frightening thought isn’t it?
and he doesn’t come down chimneys, he shows up after “accidents” to provide justice for all…the whole system has gone to crap, with everyone who is sued agreeing to “settle” to stop the blood-letting to the poor, poor plaintiffs who are actually better off after the incident than before….it’s bad enough that suits like these result in payment at all let alone whatever happened to INDEMNITY?
It’s not about somebody has to pay They are responsible because they encouraged people to go to the club that night. Have you seen any survivors? Try spending the rest of your life messed up like they are and see if you deserve money for being half scarred and losing your fingers and toes or your vision or your hair maybe an arm or half your foot, surivours are not being greedy we want what we deserve.
How in God’s name are we better off? Do you watch TV did you see what happend that night watching people burn alive somehow made us better, Or maybe it was the 3 weeks I was in a coma that improved my life so. WHAT are you talking about. None of us have a money from this most lost their jobs, not to mention their looks, friends and family who died. Why would you think we’re BETTER OFF?
MY FAMILY LIVE IN CRANSTON AND THEY TELL ME THE PLACE WAS A FRAME CASKET TO START WITH!
NOW THAT WE KNOW THAT OVER 100 INNOCENTS PERISHED DUE TO THAT PLASTIC FOAM JUNK, WHAT LAW (REPEAT) LAW AND (YES) SYSTEM OF ENFORCEMENT AND PATROL BY A CITY AGENCY ON A REGULAR BASIS IS THERE IN PLACE TO HELP PREVENT THIS IN THE FUTURE ?
THE CITY COLLECTS ALL THESE TAXES !
THERE SHOULD BE PERIODIC PATROLS AND INSPECTIONS…-EVEN DURING PERFORMANCES TO MAKE SURE THESE PLACES…-INSIDE OR OUTSIDE ARE SAFE AND THAT RAPID EGRESS IS PART OF THE MIX
TO DO OTHERWISE, FRIENDS, IS TO INVITE THE SAME, OR WORSE DISASTER AGAIN….-AND AGAIN
I lost my best friend in that horrible fire! We grew up together. I know somreof the people there that night, hope you never ever have to go through that hell in your life. But am sure you will continue being an ignorant individual. Sure your loved ones would be proud of your brilliant oppinions on life changing issues!
I’d like to know who the insurance carrier was that caved in and wasted $30M to buy a release. Probably had a laddered umbrella program that was scared _hitless. Even “if” they temporarily impeded a few people it is speculative the outcome would have been any different since the doors were locked. If it “isn’t about money” why in the hell are suing for hundreds of millions of dollars and what are they going to spend it on? It was tragic…fine. But forcing un-involved people to kick in big money to pay the ghoulish attorneys is absurd.
Anheuser-Busch as a defendant????
Let’s not forget Thor as a co-defendant.
“somebody has to PAY” How about the company who did the excavating for the foundation when the club was built in 1960. They most certainly must be at fault…….
Remember….”someone has to pay!!!!!!!”
You have got to love statements like this from the General Manager of the station – “We did then, and still do, vehemently deny this allegation which is disproved by the video itself,”
So if you are so certain of innocence why in the heck did you settle for $30 million??
I was young once upon a time and I remember events I lived through due to the grace of God. Bottom line is….this RI nightclub was not a good place for all of these folks to be the night the fire broke out. Better judgment could have prevailed for those who died and/or were injured.
I am an agent here in RI. Anheuser-Busch is a defendant because they were a sponsor of the concert. The TV station in question paid not only because their camera man was in the club, but one of the co-owners of the club (Jeffrey Derderian) was an employee of the TV station for 4 days at the time of the fire.
And your point is? I don’t like the artificial “ripple effect” an incident like this has on trying to drum up money for A. personal injury attorneys and B. Survivors. “this isn’t about money”; “no amount of money will bring them back”. Bull crap. It’s always about money. The legal system has trained people to equate an accident with a lottery; a fortuitous event that translates to quick cash.
And the TV station didn’t make the decision to settle. Some gutless claims executive did. Talk about being part of the problem!!!
When I read of this in the week-end newspaer I knew it would make the ICJ and that many outraged comments would follow – the problem (aside from the intellectually indefensible suggestion of ANY liability) is the VENUE – try this bad boy in,say, Augusta Maine and reason might well prevail. As anyone who has ever litigated in Rhode Island will tell you, the area is so economically depressed potential jurors have nothing to do all day but sit around and hope they are next in line to play the litigation lottery.
If you were a business owner, would you rather settle and have the issue done with, or drag it out in the courts and potentially pay much more in legal fees to defend? Easy for us to say fight it out, but would you do the same if it was your money you had to fight with?
So on the basis of Henry & CA ex pat comments……..we agree the law is not always just and it’s virtually impossible to get a fair trial in our courts. Frightening thought isn’t it?
and he doesn’t come down chimneys, he shows up after “accidents” to provide justice for all…the whole system has gone to crap, with everyone who is sued agreeing to “settle” to stop the blood-letting to the poor, poor plaintiffs who are actually better off after the incident than before….it’s bad enough that suits like these result in payment at all let alone whatever happened to INDEMNITY?
Seems like if the cameraman got in the way he would not have made it out.
I am sure GEICO will be dragged into this as well. Didn’t the caveman invent fire?
Why dont they sue Geico??
Afterall, didnt the caveman invent fire?
Note to self, always read the comments before posting…
It’s not about somebody has to pay They are responsible because they encouraged people to go to the club that night. Have you seen any survivors? Try spending the rest of your life messed up like they are and see if you deserve money for being half scarred and losing your fingers and toes or your vision or your hair maybe an arm or half your foot, surivours are not being greedy we want what we deserve.
How in God’s name are we better off? Do you watch TV did you see what happend that night watching people burn alive somehow made us better, Or maybe it was the 3 weeks I was in a coma that improved my life so. WHAT are you talking about. None of us have a money from this most lost their jobs, not to mention their looks, friends and family who died. Why would you think we’re BETTER OFF?
Dont worry Linda, everyone on here is an idiot Republican that thinks all Lawyers are evil and that insurance companies are never responcible.
This is a tough one though, because the TV station probably didnt have any liability here.
MY FAMILY LIVE IN CRANSTON AND THEY TELL ME THE PLACE WAS A FRAME CASKET TO START WITH!
NOW THAT WE KNOW THAT OVER 100 INNOCENTS PERISHED DUE TO THAT PLASTIC FOAM JUNK, WHAT LAW (REPEAT) LAW AND (YES) SYSTEM OF ENFORCEMENT AND PATROL BY A CITY AGENCY ON A REGULAR BASIS IS THERE IN PLACE TO HELP PREVENT THIS IN THE FUTURE ?
THE CITY COLLECTS ALL THESE TAXES !
THERE SHOULD BE PERIODIC PATROLS AND INSPECTIONS…-EVEN DURING PERFORMANCES TO MAKE SURE THESE PLACES…-INSIDE OR OUTSIDE ARE SAFE AND THAT RAPID EGRESS IS PART OF THE MIX
TO DO OTHERWISE, FRIENDS, IS TO INVITE THE SAME, OR WORSE DISASTER AGAIN….-AND AGAIN
Another victory for the shameless plaintiff’s bar.
I lost my best friend in that horrible fire! We grew up together. I know somreof the people there that night, hope you never ever have to go through that hell in your life. But am sure you will continue being an ignorant individual. Sure your loved ones would be proud of your brilliant oppinions on life changing issues!