Remembering Kobe Bryant: Beyonce and Jimmy Kimmel open tributes to Lakers legendVanessa Bryant's lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, the same day a memorial celebration for Kobe and Gianna Bryant was getting underway at the Staples Center.The suit alleges numerous counts of negligence and wrongful death in the January 26 crash in Calabasas, California, which also killed seven other people, including pilot Ara Zobayan.
"Pilot in crash that killed Kobe Bryant violated weather-related flight rules in 2015, FAA records indicate"Defendant Island Express Helicopters is vicariously liable for any and all actions of Ara George Zobayan, including his negligent and careless piloting and operation of the subject helicopter, by reason of its principal and agent relationship with Ara George Zobayan," the lawsuit says.The suit says Vanessa Bryant is seeking general, economic and punitive damages.
Yeah. Flying into the side of a mountain was probably not standard operating procedure.
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Oh well this sort of implies that the plane was crashed on purpose. I'm out of the loop, lately, but this headline strikes me as mass manipulation.
Good. They need to be sued.
I'm so glad she is and other family's shod as well
FIRE DON LEMON!!
Or course how else will she make ends meet?
And its CNN, you mean you don't know her name is Vanessa Kobe? Irony
Too right!! The pain that woman must be in! Talk about “unreal”! May time and the support of your children, family and loved ones eventually bring you peace.
Suzanne23199742 Ofc she wud sue them!🙄
This does not surprise me.
Real news!
“Alleging numerous counts of negligence and death”...that’s homework that should have been done before one stepped into the helicopter.
I thought it was his personal chopper?
It is the lawyers wanting money and they have talked her into filing suit. Should of planned to leave way earlier instead of lounging till the last minute. Drive next time.
There is no way it is the pilots fault nor the company that owns the aircraft. The pilot does what the customer wants.
Pls do not think this is about money! They didn’t follow any protocol prior to flying, hence, the suing
In America u love to take Law suits
More $$$
People make mistakes. I am sure this pilot did not wake up that morning and decided that he would crash that helicopter. Nobody has benefited from that crash until now.......
Didn't he own the helicopter though? So wouldnt this have been the pilots fault? Because let's face it, another pilot told him no and advised against flying in foggy weather so he found someone that said yes.
I said this from day one that helicopter had no business flying on that morning
Don't fly in bad weather and get fired, or risk it under pressure from your powerful client. Give me a fucking break.
Cmon really. Whats that going to do. She dont need the money. Other victims families on board the flight can sue for themselves.
Everyone on that heli knew weather conditions and climbed on anyway, why a helicopter to a childs ball game?
Pain I can not imagine, but it serves NO purpose. Its not like there is not a monetary aspect
What!? Why!?
Maybe she is looking out for the other families too
所以监控很重要
She ain't gonna win tho.... Sad to say.
Shocking.
I thought the helicopter was his, under their name. Just in case something happened people couldn’t sue him. Hmm how does that work if it’s true.
What’s the point? They go bankrupt, the pilot is already dead, and she will get nothing.
GOOD!!!
It's the pilot's fault for not following orders. Apparently, this wasn't the first time he flew too low without the clearance. Not fair blaming the helicopter company for this. She certainly does not need the money.
“The widow” Seriously
Italy Coronavirus Povia....
So I see Kobe, politics, Weinstein. Nothing though on the Corona virus that's exploding around the world. It should be all your covering. What a fuckin joke
The driver/owner was best friends with her husband yet he never once called to check on her to see how she was. She underwent years of rehab. They thought she would never walk or talk. I have no sympathy for him I hope they all sue that company.
The owner of this helicopter company was recklessly driving a golf cart on Catalina Island about 25 years ago. As a result, a dear friend of mine was thrown from the golf cart and suffered permanent brain damage. She still requires 24 hour care. (Cont)
Because she’s broke now?
kobi isn't a rapper he's a raper
Wow that's Strange.
I’d understand if the pilot walked away but come on...
Her name is Vanessa Bryant.
Does TMZ and the rest of the bottom feeding media hold onto this info in order to counter any semblance of harmony in the world
She should sue, and do whatever she damn well pleases with whatever she gets!!! I would b doing the same thing!
The pilot is gonna get the blame you watch. If you drive in fog and get in a accident do you sue the car manufacturer , no,.
Everyone is worried about Vanessa being called by her first name.... how about “ the others” that perished?
Of coarse she is............🎈
How is the helicopter company responsible? Didn’t Kobe own the helicopter? And if she is suing the company that the pilot worked for, doesn’t he get his instructions from the airport traffic controllers?
This will give the pilots a louder voice when they are under presser from the rich to “get there, no matter what”. A little longer drive in a car is often worth it.
This isn't about the money, this is about to makingher something like this never happens again to any other family
I believe this is just stupid what she need more money doesn't have enough...... I'm sure Kobe had a choice whether or not he flew that day
I think she has the notoriety now to go by Vanessa Bryant and not just someone's widow.
Her name is Vanessa Bryant
Have to say...it's a bit soon to do that...
How can one think about suing while still grieving. Did they have the funeral yet?
didn't kobe rape someone?
Folks really aren’t considering that Mama Mamba is trying to preemptively protect her own family. Would you prefer she sit back & watch people sue the Bryant estate? No. She knows damn well this won’t bring her husband & baby back—it’s grossly offensive to suggest otherwise.
Suing probably a bankrupt company will get you what?
Good for them
Another CNN fail...Use her name.
Of course she is.....
Shocker..anyone shocked here? Nope
Very sad.
Someone please explain this to me. (1) the pilot is dead and it looks like the allegations are against him; and (2) the helicopter was not faulty and they have no control over the pilot.
Good
Good
Are the other families suing Kobe's estate for pushing the pilot to fly in bad conditions?
more money is not going to change the end game! Hoping to get some closure, some retribution, it's not going to come from more money and it won't bring them back!! All it creates is more heartache and prolonged suffering!
Widow? Is that the lady?
Good for her 👍.
Actually, that would be routine, as it is in virtually all accidents, air, land, or sea to determine fault or negligence.
This is a legal maneuver in case the other victims files a lawsuit against the Bryants. This in a way, points the blame towards the helicopter company thus making the Bryants part of the other victims separate from pilot & the company. It’s about protecting Kobe’s assets.
This woman is hurting. 😩😩😩😩
People think it’s about the money, it’s not. It’s about holding someone accountable for what happened.. so it doesn’t happen again.
well, why not.
Its sounds like a Jewish lawyer, already got in her head!
My heart go out to the families !!! But couldn't Kobe have stopped the flight himself ?
Omg. Yes. Her name is Vanessa. Move on people!!
Man she greedy
Use her name.
Wow that didn’t take long.
the american way lol $
Good for her!
And she should
THE WIDOW OF ? PLSSS do y’all even try
Oh geez cmon now
There are some really stupid comments here. Smh.
These workers need to be checked including the plane.
Because she needs more money?
TakeABreath come on people. Stop trying to be controversial and remember she is a grieving widow. Give her a moment to grieve! There is so much vitriol. What about some LOVE!
Même si elle porte plainte KOBE ne reviendrai jamais
Good they should have known not to fly in that fog.
I 👏 KNOW 👏 THATS 👏 RIGHT 👏 SUE TMZ TOO.
Her name is VANESSA
Very shallow person
With all respect, their helicopter also didn't gave TAWS, a safety feature that alerts pilots when they might hit land. If they'd had that, they would have had a far greater chance of surviving
Including the other passengers relatives in the suit?
ITS VANESSA BRYANT PLEASE AND THANK YOU
Does she not have enough money already? 🤔
say her fucking name
Her name is Vanessa.
money talks
Wow