N002343
Tuesday, January 22, 2002 6:38 PM
comments on interim rule
Dear Mr. Feinberg -
I lost my brother, , in the WTC attacks. I am urgently requesting
you to reconsider that portion of the fund distribution plan which deducts
collateral sources such as life insurance and pension/social security
benefits from the amount awarded.
My preference is for a straight amount for each person lost - regardless of
age, sex, number of children, or other sources of income - this fairly
compensates each for the true value of their loss - the person not the
paycheck.
My sister in law will be raising two small children without a father for the
rest of their lives. To deduct for life insurance, pension, and other
benefits my brother worked for is to doubly punish them for my brother's
prudence.
The purpose of the plan was to prevent lawsuits against the airline industry
and others (the city of Boston, New York, the airports, the security
companies, etc.) if the amount under the settlement is too low, there will be
no incentive to settle and lawsuits will be the inevitable result.
Please reconsider the 'collateral source' deductions!
Thank you and God bless.
Individual Comment