N002316
Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:48 PM
in support of the current plan
To Whom It May Concern:
While I believe that household services should be
calculated into the settlement award granted to each
family, I am writing in support of the current plan.
Families should be expected to waive their right to
sue in order to receive the money. Lawsuits would
only further injure this country and economy.
There seem to be a number of misconceptions held by
the families (as demonstrated by the interviews done
on television). The government should press upon
these families that parties regularly waive their
right to sue when accepting a settlement. While I am
sympathetic to their tragic losses, I, as someone who
donated money to these people, am now hurt by the fact
that this settlement, which far exceeds the average
wrongful death settlement, does not seem to be enough
for these families.
The entire nation pulled together to support these
people. They are now turning on the very people who
rallied to help them by demanding the right to sue
over a tragedy that could not have even been
reasonably predicted. There is no claim here. The
airlines were not negligent. They followed all the
security measures required at the time. Nonetheless,
the cost of litigating all the claims filed would be
devastating for companies struggling to stay afloat.
As previously stated, lawsuits would only force
companies to do more lay-offs. Hasn't there been
enough suffering?
The current plan is generous and fair. The deductions
being made are wholly appropriate. Further, any
amount received from collateral sources should also be
deducted. This is standard in determining tort
damages. This case should be no different. Aside for
my concerns about the estimated amount for household
services, I feel it should be implemented in its
current form.
Thousands of people die unexpectedly and tragically in
the country every year, and their families receive no
compensation. We are being incredibly generous to
these families. Shame on those who seek to take
advantage of our generosity.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Honolulu, Hawaii