World Trade Center developer seeks billions in 9/11 damages from airlines

[eddie]

Seriously!?!! Couldn't believe it when I read it!! He's already collected insurance money for the buildings, and wants more.

"Silverstein's suit claims that Boeing was liable in designing the jets; that the security systems at Boston's Logan Airport (where United Flight 175 originated) and at the Portland, Maine, airport (where American Flight 11 originated) were liable for failing to intercept the hijackers on 9/11; and that the airlines were liable for failing to protect passengers and property after the hijackers took over."

Should this be filed under frivolous lawsuits?

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/15/19489403-world-trade-center-developer-seeks-billions-in-911-damages-from-airlines?lite

[Red October1984]

Hey...they can take my every last ounce of "NO" :-?

That's the look on my face. :-?

Why would you take it this far? There's no reason for this. :nope:

[Sailor Steve]

He should also sue the architects for not making the buildings airplane-proof.

Sue the instructors who didn't recognize terrorists from regular people and taught them how to fly.

Oh yeah, sue the passengers' families because they didn't stop the hijackers.

[August]

He should also sue the architects for not making the buildings airplane-proof.

Maybe somebody ought to sue Silverstein for renting office space in buildings that were not made airplane-proof. :hmmm:

[eddie]

I can imagine the team of lawyers Boeing is going to use against this guy,lol

[Schroeder]

Why would you take it this far? There's no reason for this. :nope:
Money!
Some questions can be answered in a single word.:O:

[Herr-Berbunch]

I can imagine the team of lawyers Boeing is going to use against this guy,lol

http://paragraphfilms.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/saul-goodman-its-all-good-man-better-call-saul-se-hablo-espano.jpg

[Skybird]

"Boeing liable in designing the jets."

Hm. Silverstein liable for having financed to build the WTC, anyone?

Greedy aaz.

[Red October1984]

Money!
Some questions can be answered in a single word.:O:

"It's like people only do things because they get paid....and that's just sad" - Garth Aldgar Wayne's World

[Gargamel]

Emotional attachments to the event aside, is it a legit case?

Perhaps.

Someone is liable for the event, legally speaking, outside of the hijackers. Security? Maybe. Design in the building flaws? Maybe (Although I recall reading it was designed to take a 737 impact). Airplane design flaws? Probably not, as armored airplanes don't fly very well, at least not efficiently and economically.

Etc Etc.

Legally speaking, he might have a case. I wouldn't think it would be considered frivolous as I assume he had millions (at least) invested, and that was taken from him.

This is a legal question, not a moral one.

Morally, he's an idiot. Legally, he may have a case somewhere.

[AVGWarhawk]

Any statute of limitations here? :hmmm:

[August]

I assume he had millions (at least) invested, and that was taken from him.

That's an ironic story. He negotiated for years to acquire the WTC complex and didn't even sign the lease on buildings 1,2, 4 and 5 until July 24th, less than 2 months before the 9-11 attacks.

That's kind of like buying a new car and watching a tree fall on it a week later.

[Skybird]

Maybe, but still - suing Boeing for having built planes is absurd. He could also sue those who built the buildings then. In the end he could sue New York for being there.

What a court could try to clear up is whether or not there was a failure of the intelligence agencies, and of the airport secureity procedures. Everything beyond that is just trying to cheat for catching the gold and getting away with it.

[Wolferz]

Maybe he should sue George Lucas...
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb295/Wolferz_2007/522487_411383152233551_552532450_n.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Maybe he should sue George Lucas...
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb295/Wolferz_2007/522487_411383152233551_552532450_n.jpg

^ :)

[soopaman2]

They are so suing the wrong person!

I saw the official videos, and thanks to me, you will too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BFxLLsqV6k

[Jimbuna]

^ :har:

[Platapus]

Suing is the American way it appears. :nope:

How about suing Saudi Arabia, where the majority of the hijackers came from? Sue their parents too.

sheeesh.

[darius359au]

Maybe sue the fuel companies for providing the jet fuel that created the fires! ,obviously if there was no fire from the fuel then he could have patched up the walls and business as usual!
Seriously this looks more like a case of greed and "Hey I can double up on the cash":nope:

[Sailor Steve]

Well, it's a little late to sue the Wright Brothers.

[eddie]

Don't give him any ideas Steve!!

[Wolferz]

Sue Al Qaida...
Oh, wait, they slam dunked the leader of that organization.
Never mind. :-?

[Armistead]

Think I'm gonna sue Wolferz for slander and emotional distress against my good name.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Who is this boy name Sue? :hmmm:

[Sailor Steve]

Think I'm gonna sue Wolferz for slander and emotional distress against my good name.
You have a good name?

Wow, I learn something new every day.

Of course we only have your word for that.

What is this good name anyway?

[soopaman2]

I'd sue Allah!

It was done in his name.

Good luck delivering the subpoena to an invisible spook in the sky.

Moron, greedy clowns, and I hope they die from a long painful illness.:woot:

[Jimbuna]

Your no big fan then? :hmm2:

[soopaman2]

Your no big fan then? :hmm2:

Did I tip my hat? I was trying to be subtle.:O:

[Jimbuna]

Did I tip my hat? I was trying to be subtle.:O:

Oh yes I realised that :03: