[Responsibility2nd]

 

My first question is why isn’t Goodman serving time for manslaughter. If he was serving time he would be more open to settle.

 

 

Good question. FTA...

 

 

Goodman, who reportedly had a blood-alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit in Florida several hours after the crash, also faces a criminal trial relating to the fatal 2010 crash. He is due to appear in court on March 6 on charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash. He faces up to 30 years if convicted.

The Prosecutor, Goodman and his attorneys, and attorneys for the deceased victim should all meet in a conference room. Goodman should be told that he can get a suspended sentence with no jail time. IF he settles with the victim's family for what they want. And if he refuses to settle?

 

He gets the 30 year sentence. His call.

[longtermmemmory]

what about the insurance proceeds?

This is sloppy reporting.

I suspect the insurance company tendered the policy limits already. That is civil and the issue there could be a “wrongful denial” set up by the plaintiff attorney.

Also he could be waiting for the criminal trial because a conviction there is admissible in civil court due to the higher standard. (not the reverse)

again, piss poor reporting.

[Orange1998]

Its been 2 years so I can assume Goodman attorney have been doing everything in its power to delay the trial. Sounds like he is getting desperate to adopt his girlfriend. This defense is a huge risk to the children trust. What if the plaintiff attorney tries to connect the girlfriend to the DWI which opens up the children trust.