W000260
Thursday, November 08, 2001 2:39 PM
Comments
My husband of almost 16 years was killed on the 105th floor in the WTC North
Tower. He was an employee of . I have several comments about what I have read about the 9/11 settlement fund.
1. If I am not mistaken, this law was set up to protect the airlines from
going under. Why should the U.S. Government care if I sue the Taliban, or
anyone else, who has nothing to do with the airlines even if I sign on to
the settlement?
2. I believe that a set minimum amount of money should be received by the
family of each victim who lost their life on 9/11/01. This set amount, which
would be revealed to us in advance, would enable me to evaluate whether or
not it makes economic sense for me to sign on to this settlement. On top of
the set minimum, all other factors should be considered such as: economic
earnings potential of the victim, pain and suffering, loss of companionship
etc. From this amount, subtractions would be made.
3. Will Social Security benefits and/or Worker's Compensation be subtracted
from the settlement amount? I do not believe these monies should be
subtracted.
4. Is the settlement amount taxable?
5. I do not agree that life insurance should be subtracted from the
settlement amount. Will my premiums be reimbursed if life insurance is
subtracted?
6. Will charitable contributions be subtracted?
Individual Comment
East Brunswick, NJ