Teen who killed 4 in drunken crash avoids jail

[SS Junk]

There's no right way for the situation to be resolved.

So outsiders like you should whine about it. That'll fix it!

[Ruffdaddy]

To Magnus:

Taking this family's money is the best way to ensure this kid is cured of his affluenza quick fast and in a hurry. And if anyone is gonna get the money it better damn well be a victim, even though it doesnt bring anyone back. I guarantee this never happens again if they lose all of their money so it is an effective punishment. Furthermore, there are loads of damages to recover. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a lawsuit like this in that event. You are a complete moron btw, and way out of your league on this one.

[CWO]

If he was never taught about consequences for his actions, this decision only encourages it and reinforces what he's been (incorrectly) taught by his parents. I don't get it.

I heard an interview with the DA and he said something to the effect of, "Well, he may not be in jail, but he is having a lot of things taken away like his truck that he won't be able to drive and his X-Box." GTFO

[The King]

Which is why i don't agree with it. You can try and sugar coat it as "it's for lost potential earnings, etc etc."
No, it isn't. It's the only recourse to hurt them back, so it's pursued to punish them, not help prevent such tragedies from happening to others.

No, it is not sugar-coating anything to sue for lost earning potential over a lifetime. Monetary punishment is a separate issue and should be left up to the individuals and families affected by the crime to pursue as they see fit, and it is entirely reasonable to expect them to do so.

[CexMashean]

Which is why i don't agree with it. You can try and sugar coat it as "it's for lost potential earnings, etc etc."
No, it isn't. It's the only recourse to hurt them back, so it's pursued to punish them, not help prevent such tragedies from happening to others.

There's no right way for the situation to be resolved.

[mardyn]

During a meeting with my Attorney regarding the death of my brother JB, he told me...

"Nothing we can do now will bring JB back, the only way we have to compensate your family for your loss is monetary. Like it or not, that's the way our society works"

In our situation, we chose not to pursue it any further... in the case discussed above,
(since the justice system failed) it appears to be the only way that will punish the perp & dysfunctional parents while
providing an award/compensation to the victims.

mardyn

[SS Junk]

If the money the family had to pay out went to cover the costs of funeral/medical bills, and then the rest was donated to organizations meant to help identify and correct issues that the people who cause these kinds of accidents have, then that'd be different.

Unless someone in your family has been killed by the fault of another, and you've practiced what you stated in the above, you have no room to talk. If you haven't, shut the fuck up. You're out of your element.

[The King]

If the money the family had to pay out went to cover the costs of funeral/medical bills, and then the rest was donated to organizations meant to help identify and correct issues that the people who cause these kinds of accidents have, then that'd be different.

Sergio Molina among others might disagree with you. Monetary damages are called for to not only cover his medical bills, but also his lost lifetime earning potential, as well as that of those killed. Monetary damages could also be punitive, since the justice system saw fit to not address that part of Ethan's crime in any meaningful way. Bankrupting his parents would effectively end the free ride in life that he's had thus far.

[CexMashean]

Sad, but that's the only recourse those family's have now. Justice was not served through the legal system. Maybe they can do some good with the money in their family members name.

If the money the family had to pay out went to cover the costs of funeral/medical bills, and then the rest was donated to organizations meant to help identify and correct issues that the people who cause these kinds of accidents have, then that'd be different.

[SSMAN]

Such a tragic turn of events for both parties. I can see the victims side without a thought. But as a parent, it would be very hard to deal with seeing my 16 year old going through stuff like this. Even though he was a thieving drunk.

[Vertnut]

You killed someone in my family. .. . . . GIVE ME MONEY!

Sad, but that's the only recourse those family's have now. Justice was not served through the legal system. Maybe they can do some good with the money in their family members name.

[ktm300hater]

Fixed that for ya.

I'm stupid

[Tyrone Biggums]

Geoff Tate for president

Fixed that for ya.

[blownaltered]

Yeah, I get that. BUT, I said the kid gave the parents a defense, not an assured victory. The families will sue the insurance companies, and possibly the owner of the alcohol. And I'm sure they'll go after Couch family, but that doesn't mean they'll ever see a dime. Hogan settled, I'm not sure the terms of the settlement either.

Also, what were the circumstances of that case? Hogan is more public than Couch is (and Couch, the old man, never purchased a fuck).

Hogan's boy wasn't drunk. He was racing and the kid was in the car with him when he wrecked. Guy didn't die but he is a vegetable.

Also in the wreck where the kid killed four people one of the people that was in the truck is a veggy as well. As long as your kids are under 18 you are responsible financially for their fuck ups. It doesn't matter if the kid admitted it was his fault his parents are still responsible for his actions. Their insurance is going to pay a fortune and the families are going to go after his parents personally. I hope they rape these fucks of their money.

[ktm300hater]

"The rich control the government, the media (controls) the law."

Mustaine for president