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

eddie · 07-15-13, 09:23 PM

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...-airlines?lite

Red October1984 · 07-15-13, 09:32 PM

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.

Sailor Steve · 07-15-13, 09:53 PM

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 · 07-15-13, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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.

eddie · 07-15-13, 10:43 PM

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

Schroeder · 07-16-13, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

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

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

Herr-Berbunch · 07-16-13, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by eddie

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

Skybird · 07-16-13, 06:42 AM

"Boeing liable in designing the jets."

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

Greedy aaz.

Red October1984 · 07-16-13, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

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

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

Gargamel · 07-16-13, 07:48 AM

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 · 07-16-13, 07:55 AM

Any statute of limitations here?

August · 07-16-13, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

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 · 07-16-13, 11:43 AM

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 · 07-16-13, 01:02 PM

Maybe he should sue George Lucas...

Jimbuna · 07-16-13, 03:36 PM

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Maybe he should sue George Lucas...

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07-15-13, 09:23 PM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	World Trade Center developer seeks billions in 9/11 damages from airlines 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...-airlines?lite

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Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	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. __________________

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	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. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,739 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	"Boeing liable in designing the jets." Hm. Silverstein liable for having financed to build the WTC, anyone? Greedy aaz. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-16-13, 07:48 AM	#10
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,272 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I can imagine the team of lawyers Boeing is going to use against this guy,lol

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Any statute of limitations here? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,739 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Maybe he should sue George Lucas... __________________ Tomorrow never comes