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Legal Issues: Motorist Files Lawsuit Against Bobbi Kristina For January Car Accident…

Jul, 1 2015 | Written by ATLien
As Bobbi Kristina Brown lies comatose in an Atlanta area hospice facility, the Marietta motorist injured in a car accident she had last January (prior to her current medical condition) has filed a lawsuit.

The lawsuit, filed by Russell J. Eckerman, is being brought against Bobbi Kristina by and through her guardians, her father and aunt Bobby Brown and Pat Houston, and the conservator of her estate, Bedelia Hargrove.

[Sidebar: It seems that everyone is tryna get a piece of the pie before Bobbi Kristina kicks the bucket… *sigh*]

Details below…

According to the AJC, Russell J. Eckerman of Marietta, says Bobbi Kristina was driving a Jeep Liberty that collided with his Ford Taurus at Holcomb Bridge Road and Martins Landing Drive in north Fulton County.

Police in Roswell, Georgia, say Bobbi Kristina Brown was driving a2005 Jeep Liberty on Jan. 27, 2015 when she lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle. A passenger in the Jeep and the other car’s driver were taken to the hospital.

Just 4 days later, on Jan. 31, Bobbi Kristina was discovered unresponsive in a bathtub and has been hospitalized ever since.

The lawsuit states:

Defendant Brown was traveling at an imprudent speed for conditions and was following too closely and improperly attempted to change lanes in order to avoid the vehicle stopping in front of her.”

Defendant Brown lost control of the vehicle she was operating crossed the center line and collided with Plaintiff’s vehicle causing extensive damage to Plaintiff’s vehicle and serious personal injury to Plaintiff.

The lawsuit also names the Jeep’s owner and the Ford Motor Company as defendants, alleging the Jeep’s owner didn’t maintain it properly and claiming that the plaintiff’s airbag and seatbelt didn’t deploy properly. The plaintiff was driving a 2007 Ford Taurus.

According to legal documents filed, Eckerman claims that as a result of the collision he suffered serious injuries and has incurred medical bills exceeding $730,000.

[Sidebar: The estate can subtract that amount from the $10 milli that will be deposited from Nick Gordon… (insert side-eye)]

What do you think of this lawsuit news??
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- Ashley
  
  This is disgusting! What’s even more disgusting is YOU DESCRIBING WHAT SEEMS TO BE HER FATE AS KICKING THE BUCKET! Are you serious? Unbelievable. Where’s your compassion? That was slack and inhuman. Huggs)) SMH
- Monica Harris via Facebook
  
  Trying to get money from her
- Judy Friday via Facebook
  
  Trying get money from a comatose person shame on them
- JENNY JONES!!!
  
  I’VE BEEN WAITING TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING T HAPPEN WITH THIS CASE B/C THE MAN WAS FVCKED UP AND UNABLE TO SPEAK FOR A LONG TIME. I HATE WHAT SHE IS GOING THROUGH BUT THE OTHER PERSON & THEIR FAMILY AREN’T GOING TO SUFFER B/C OF HER ISSUES. SAD ALL AROUND……JENNY JONES!!!
  
  Tanya Jones
  
  I agree!! If it was the other way around they would do the same thing.. Like it said she was found a few days later, it’s not her fault he wasn’t able 2 proceed until now Smh.. No one’s after her money bcuz, she’s in a coma.. Furthermore, Nick don’t have a pot 2 poss in why the hell are they suing him for 10 million? Lmao!!
- Andrea Lewis via Facebook
  
  He can kick rocks
  
  okay28
  
  "he can kick rocks," yet Bobby K CAUSED his injuries…okay.
- Trenese Beavers via Facebook
  
  In the words of NeNe…the thirst is real.
- Shalana
  
  Kicking the bucket? That was very uncouth of you and you should be ashamed to use such distasteful language
- Cassandra Traylor via Facebook
  
  Y N THE HELL DID HE WAIT 6 MONTHS TO FILE NOW THAT HE KNOW SHE HAS 20 MILLION, SAY WORLD WE LIVE IN!!!
  
  kb
  
  according the the comment above, he couldn’t speak because he was THAT messed up from the accident. So sad. Just pay him. Sorry for what BK is going through, but she almost took another person’s life. No need for him to suffer even more.
- Artra Veal via Facebook
  
  Another idiot trying to cash in.
- Lisette Garvin via Facebook
  
  Wondered when accident would be mentioned. The guy according to reports was injured badly.
- Melanie Valentine via Facebook
  
  He really trying huh..
- Angi Brown via Facebook
  
  I don’t blame him. I’d try to get mine in too! Ijs #windowofopportunity
- Nakisha Theophile via Facebook
  
  That Bihhhhhhhh…..How low can u go…
- Diamond Stone via Facebook
  
  Here comes the bs
- Kena Banks via Facebook
  
  He will have to sue her estate for the money.
- Diamond Stone via Facebook
  
  Poor girl can’t pass in peace
- Leslie Fleming via Facebook
  
  I would drag it out forever
- Dessi Gal via Facebook
  
  I honestly believed that accident took bobbi over the edge, as so many other things were gping wrong, that man almost did die his injuries were severe
- Brittny Tyus via Facebook
  
  Wow… I hope he gets handled the way anyone that we sue a comatose person should be held
- Destiny Khan via Facebook
  
  Shameful. I heard it was bad and a warrant had been out for Bobbi K. But then the accident. I heard she died today?. Is this true.
  
  Anjela Annji
  
  Noooo she hasn’t passed yet.
- Dawn Hennigan via Facebook
  
  That is so fucking foul the girl is on her death bed! Smdh
- Karissa Jade Cotton via Facebook
  
  Wow. Opportunist. Shame shame shame..
  But it was severe, so the family should pay up…
  But, I’m sure he could’ve picked a more appropriate time..
  
  ThisIsTheRightTime
  
  When would that "more appropriate time" be, seeing that she was found unconscious just 4 days after she almost took HIS life? BK severely injured this man to the point that he was in critical condition and caused economic suffering and medical bills; he has a right to recover, and should recover compensation. The point that it is just becoming public knowledge doesn’t mean he sat by and waited; his attorney could have been in confidential settlement negotiations with the insurance which broke down (insurance companies usually try not to pay; and they go through months of interviewing witnesses, depositions, etc.) So, the lawsuit would have been a last resort, and should be filed before she passes away. BK never recovered and if he filed it after she died, most would still be attempting to shame him for reasonably recovering for his injuries. I wonder "what the appropriate time" would be if she had severely injured you or your immediate family to critical care, and your medical bills were rising.
- Ashley RaisingMen Watkins via Facebook
  
  Thats so fucking sad
- Shannon Yesitsme via Facebook
  
  Really!!!!
- Kara Gershon via Facebook
  
  That is lower than low.
- Rasha Jackson via Facebook
  
  Hahaha wow
- Michele Harris via Facebook
  
  1Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root to all evil, and it sure does brings out the evil in people…SMH
  
  QuoteTheBibleInContext
  
  So according to your reasoning Ms. Harris, we should tell our bosses we will work for free and reject any payment. After all, wouldn’t that be the "love of money" for requesting payment that we rightfully deserve? This man was severely injured by BK in a car accident she caused, and sustained ongoing injuries and medical bills. Thus, he rightfully and legally deserves compensation. How are you making his rightful act an immoral "love of money" issue? No-one knows when he retained legal advice and/or when he was physically able to do so because his injuries were severe; or if he tried to resolve the issue with the insurance (if BK had any) before ultimately filing the lawsuit.
  
  But I love to be a great student; after you commit to working for free for the rest of your life and never seeking damages if someone severely injures yourself or your family in a serious car accident, slip/fall, etc (i.e. not rightfully requesting your money because it is "the love of money"), then I can follow your teaching. Because that scripture interpretation was yours…not the Bible. (2 Timothy 2:15: rightly divide the Word) Have a great day!
- Andrea L Cornelius via Facebook
  
  On her death that’s just heartless
- Crystal Immabme Matthews via Facebook
  
  PTSD?
- Gwendolyn Gwendella Johnson via Facebook
  
  Terrible why do it on her deathbed. A shame. Karma is a biotch.
- Margaret Horton via Facebook
  
  Really stupid just trying to get money that’s all.
- Yoko Jackson via Facebook
  
  I get that he was severely injured but why now and not when she could speak for herself.
  
  okay28
  
  Your comment makes know sense. You understand that he’s severely injured, but you question the timing? Those medical bills aren’t going to pay for themselves. What has happened to Bobby K is unfortunate, but its irrelevant to the Plaintiff’s injuries and his financial obligations. Personal injury lawsuits have a limited time in which you can bring the claim…maybe three years depending on the state. You expect him to sit-back and wait until they organize her finances after she dies? No! That’s outrageous, and the Plaintiff shouldn’t have to be put in a position to guess when he should file the suit. It’s now or never, and he’s entitled to be compensated for Bobby K’s negligence, whether she’s alive or not.
  
  okay28
  
  "no"
- Jackie Bee-Youngblood via Facebook
  
  While it seems like “bad timing” the driver was injured, Bobbi K was at fault & perhaps the lawsuit was already in motion but the info is just now being released as public knowledge. It’s an unfortunate situation but the driver is not at fault & shouldn’t have to be responsible for the damages Bobbi K caused. The money will come from her estate no matter if she is alive or deceased. I’m sure there is a police report detailing the events of the accident as well. The timing of this being made public makes it look as if the other party is just being greedy & out to get some money, I highly doubt that. Bobbi K & Nick both were not good drivers & this was not her first accident caused by herself. God bless them all.
- Korilynn
  
  So, if the car accident occurred 3 days before the tub accident AND by reading through the comments “he was hurt badly”, ” almost died ” and “he couldn’t talk for awhile” then when exactly was he suppose to sue? Her condition does not negate her reckless driving. Point. Blank. Period.
- Korilynn
  
  So, if the car accident occurred 4 days before the tub accident AND by reading through the comments “he was hurt badly”, ” almost died ” and “he couldn’t talk for awhile” then when exactly was he suppose to sue? Her condition does not negate her reckless driving. Point. Blank. Period.
- Linda F. Martin via Facebook
  
  Just now filing….everyone is trying to get a piece of the pie before it’s all eaten!
- Romeo Callwood via Facebook
  
  Wow!!!!!!
- Savannah Robinson via Facebook
  
  He suing the insurance company…….
- Sonya Avant via Facebook
  
  That’s what car insurance is for!
- Loretta Love via Facebook
  
  How is she doing
- Kneesee23
  
  Vulture
  I see the sharks are swimming in the Pool now.
- MissD
  
  Welp, it’s obvious that some commenters lack reading comprehension skills. Krissi caused the wreck which severely injured the victim. Maybe the victim has been hospitalized for the past six months, recovering from injuries sustained and has now been able to seek his legal options. This is a sad situation, especially with Krissi being found unconscious in a bathtub just days after this car wreck. However,she caused the victims severe injuries and she (her estate) should be held financially responsible for his medical expenses. Prayers for the victim, Bobbi Kristina and both of their families.
- Tiffany Nichols via Facebook
  
  Why not in January?
  
  XoXo
  
  Um…let’s see…could it be because he was in a fricken coma and couldn’t even talk???
- Santoria Sandy DelLior via Facebook
  
  Pathetic
- vee
  
  The man was severely injured, he deserved to be compensated for his medical bills and the lack of income loss due to the incident that wasn’t his fault. It’s not like he is just going after her, he is going after Ford as well. This occurred 4 days prior to her being found in the bathtub, when would have been a right time if he himself was in the hospital. Sad situation, but he nor his family should have to suffer from her wreckless driving. The family is suffering on both sides. If they man had died, the law would have been waiting for her to come out of that coma, long enough to charge her.
- Loving This Site
  
  they should have filed when the accident happened. She has been hospitalized for some time now, why wait until she’s dying?
  
  vee
  
  My sister paid her insurance faithfully. She was hit by a young girl that was on her phone texting. The young girl had insurance but their insurance didn’t cover all my sisters medical bills. Therefore she sued the insurance company for what was owed to her and the difference from the family.
- Sharon Williams via Facebook
  
  People this is why you pay for insurance……
- Ashley A. Avery via Facebook
  
  Anything for $$$$… 🙁
- anotherNote
  
  So wait, he suppose to give a pass because she had a accident later. That 730,000 dollars was not spent because of something he did but the result of someones actions, so that someone is responsible and since she can’t pay, those in charge of estate should. Had she not had this unfortunate event, she would of been sued anyway. And it doesn’t matter if I pay for insurance, if the accident is not my fault, my insurance shouldn’t have to pay.
- Marsha MzDiva Reaves Feggins via Facebook
  
  First do half of you people realize what happened. This accident happen just a few days, before she was found. This man almost died from his injuries. Let see critical condition for weeks and he was in a coma. Some people think it should be thrown out. She was at fault and btw insurance only going to pay so much that’s if there was insurance.
- Yolanda Hurst-Nicholas via Facebook
  
  She may be comatose now but she wasn’t when she plowed into the poor man. He was severely injured due to get negligence.
- Lori-Anne Ferullo via Facebook
  
  That’s so low an very heartless !!
- Laurence
  
  Dumbass, the accident happened in January and you wait till July to file a lawsuit. Everyone knows why you’re doing it now!
- Kimyatta Pazzion Tha Author via Facebook
  
  Bye Felicia
- Leslie Turner via Facebook
  
  The man was seriously injured and in a coma himself. He should be able to recover medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering.
- Anjela Annji
  
  This is beyond sad and reprehensible, why wait months later to file a lawsuit. He must have seen the new Jaguar Pat Houston was driving and wanted a piece of the pie. This will have her estate tired up in litigation for a very long time. Ppl are driven by money like that sick twisted sister of Dylan roof who’s asking for $5k in donations to pay for her canceled wedding and 10% to Emmanuel Church. Ppl can be so low, still praying for Bobbi Kristina and her family.
- Anela Tea-ana Claiborne via Facebook
  
  she alright thats what insurance is for
- Terri Gray via Facebook
  
  It’s not like she going to know it….You can try and sue her estate but you most likely will be dead if you do
- readingisfundamental
  
  Wow……..Its sad that this young lady is not doing well. However, she hurt someone. She hit him on the 27th and critically injred him. Not a fender binder or fake whiplash it was critical and was hospitalized herself by the 31st. So neither could do anything at the time to correct or resolve the situation. Upon hearing about the accident I had hoped she would use that as a wake up call. If she hadn’t been hurt soon after hopefully with the right guidance this could have been handled quietly and amicably. Like so many other .
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