OT: Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Why is it that people believe Lloyd's family is screwed financially now? Hernandez did not die an innocent man. He died unconvicted--there is a huge difference.

Frankly, even had he been acquiitted, he could still be found liable in a civil action--ask O.J.

Irrespective of his suicide, I'm not sure Hernandez had much left in the way of assets. Those legal bills add up fast.

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Irrespective of his suicide, I'm not sure Hernandez had much left in the way of assets. Those legal bills add up fast.

Maybe, but it seems the abatement ab initio finding is something the Plaintiff's lawyers believe may require the Patriots to make a multi-million dollar payment, previously withheld, to Hernandez' estate. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/20..._Pos1#comments

Ironically, it is possible the suicide may bring the parties together on a settlement. Plaintiff may be less interested in vengeance with Hernandez dead and might, just might, have a degree of sympathy for allowing some money to remain with his little daughter, especially if one alternative is to watch the pot shrink as litigation drags on to the primary benefit of the estate's defense lawyers. Time will tell.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Maybe, but it seems the abatement ab initio finding is something the Plaintiff's lawyers believe may require the Patriots to make a multi-million dollar payment, previously withheld, to Hernandez' estate. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/20..._Pos1#comments

Ironically, it is possible the suicide may bring the parties together on a settlement. Plaintiff may be less interested in vengeance with Hernandez dead and might, just might, have a degree of sympathy for allowing some money to remain with his little daughter, especially if one alternative is to watch the pot shrink as litigation drags on to the primary benefit of the estate's defense lawyers. Time will tell.

Isn't that the point of litigation?

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Isn't that the point of litigation?

What, to hope one of the litigants kills himself?