Paul Walker: Late Actor's Daughter Files Lawsuit Against Porsche for Wrongful Death

[thstone]

Porsche won't settle the case.

Porsche must maintain the precedent that the driver, not the car, is responsible for its safe operation. Otherwise, they would open the company up to billions of dollars of lawsuits.

As for hurting the brand - more often the car becomes more famous and iconic. Where would the 550 Spyder be without James Dean?

[DarkStar]

Originally Posted by thstone

Where would the 550 Spyder be without James Dean?

I'm supprised Porsche hasn't been sued for all the deaths that single 550 Spyder has caused... lol Reading up on that cars history, even after the wreck, it has managed to injure and kill people.

[rexcramer]

Porsche has to start with the court first and see what the claims are. Then decide what the potential $$ exposure is. My guess is they will settle, without admitting fault, gag order in place and make this go away quietly. Remember OJ won the criminal case and then lost the civil case for big $$$.

Lawyers, I think civil plaintiffs only have to prove 51% responsibility to make their case for damages? I am not a lawyer or do I play one on TV, internet or community theater.

[CHRISP357]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

Porsche has to start with the court first and see what the claims are. Then decide what the potential $$ exposure is. My guess is they will settle, without admitting fault, gag order in place and make this go away quietly. Remember OJ won the criminal case and then lost the civil case for big $$$.

Lawyers, I think civil plaintiffs only have to prove 51% responsibility to make their case for damages? I am not a lawyer or do I play one on TV, internet or community theater.

I believe the drivers wife tried to sue Porsche and a judge threw it out but said a suit could be filed against Porsche for the design. But they didn't offer to settle.
It looks like the little spoiled twits attorney watched and waited and then went to work on her frivolous lawsuit. I really hope they fight it.