Pilot sues Boeing over F-15 breaking apart - Page 3

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-26-2008, 09:28 AM

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2. I am with others that the dollar cost is low. Perhaps it is the amount which he has lost in flight pay since he is no longer on flight status and is merely an attempt to even out his salary

And I, right now untill proven wrong do not think its about his salary, the amount is to low for that why would he stop at what he as lost upto now? surely he would be seeking total loss of earnings and career.....no as I stated he is getting the attention of defence industries quickly..and there is no quicker way than money...........anyway not repeating myself anymore will wait and see.

Albany Rifles · 03-26-2008, 09:32 AM

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And I, right now untill proven wrong do not think its about his salary, the amount is to low for that why would he stop at what he as lost upto now? surely he would be seeking total loss of earnings and career.....no as I stated he is getting the attention of defence industries quickly..and there is no quicker way than money...........anyway not repeating myself anymore will wait and see.

Agreed it is all speculation.

Since he is grounded he would continue to draw his base salary but not his flight pay. Perhaps the amount compensates for the difference of the life of his income as flight pay + base as opposed to just base.

Just a thought

Adux · 03-26-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by T_igger_cs_30

Dont normally quote myself but this is what I originaly wrote.

I am not suprised with that, Where is that trumpet

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-26-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Adux

I am not suprised with that, Where is that trumpet

*Sigh*...keep it up m'boy......but you really do not want to take me on in the "dry-wit, sarcasm and humour department Adux, you truly dont

glyn · 03-26-2008, 09:40 AM

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Glyn,

the good major is permanently grounded because he sustained serious potentially fatal and life-ending, career ending injuries because Boeing engineers or workers failed to perform according to specifications as called for. That's negligence right there.

Boeing was clearly at fault with non-spec and sub-standard components being used in the assembly. I don't know the extent of the pilots injuries and I would be bloody miffed if it had happened to me. However, all the facts have not been released. As an airline pilot he will almost certainly have been in a union, and thus will have 'Loss of Licence' insurance' which should keep him and any family in comfort. I assume if he is invalided out of the service he will also be entitled to compensation. In the British forces we have our own military legal services branch. They are there to resolve financial as well as legal problems, and I have not heard of a British serviceman sueing the manufacturer of defective equipment. That is not the way things are done here. I'm sure there is more behind his modest claim than meets the eye.

Blademaster · 03-26-2008, 10:30 AM

The reason why the Major went for $75,000 because I am guessing that this is a diversity case meaning it is a case between citizens between different states and in order to have a diversity case, you have to have a minimum of damages of over $75,000 in order to use the federal court system otherwise he would be stuck in a state court system.

Adux · 03-26-2008, 10:30 AM

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Boeing was clearly at fault with non-spec and sub-standard components being used in the assembly. I don't know the extent of the pilots injuries and I would be bloody miffed if it had happened to me. However, all the facts have not been released. As an airline pilot he will almost certainly have been in a union, and thus will have 'Loss of Licence' insurance' which should keep him and any family in comfort. I assume if he is invalided out of the service he will also be entitled to compensation. In the British forces we have our own military legal services branch. They are there to resolve financial as well as legal problems, and I have not heard of a British serviceman sueing the manufacturer of defective equipment. That is not the way things are done here. I'm sure there is more behind his modest claim than meets the eye.

my thoughts exactly

Adux · 03-26-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by T_igger_cs_30

*Sigh*...keep it up m'boy......but you really do not want to take me on in the "dry-wit, sarcasm and humour department Adux, you truly dont

Where is my glove

Adux · 03-26-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blademaster

The reason why the Major went for $75,000 because I am guessing that this is a diversity case meaning it is a case between citizens between different states and in order to have a diversity case, you have to have a minimum of damages of over $75,000 in order to use the federal court system otherwise he would be stuck in a state court system.

Well, that clears up quite lot, good to have a resident lawyer student, I am sure you will stop advising WAB from that day you are able to charge by the hour..lol

What is your opinion regarding enlisted men bypassing JAG, and taking their grievences to civil courts?

**Officer of Engineers** · 03-26-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by T_igger_cs_30

*Sigh*...keep it up m'boy......but you really do not want to take me on in the "dry-wit, sarcasm and humour department Adux, you truly dont

Where is my glove

Adu,

Bend over.

Adux · 03-26-2008, 12:01 PM

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Adu,

Bend over.

Getting 'it' up at his advanced age, I hardly think so not even with the pill Sir..I love my women..... Whats with "menlove" in the military and prison

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-26-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blademaster

The reason why the Major went for $75,000 because I am guessing that this is a diversity case meaning it is a case between citizens between different states and in order to have a diversity case, you have to have a minimum of damages of over $75,000 in order to use the federal court system otherwise he would be stuck in a state court system.

Thanks for explaining the legalities Bm, however personally, I will still give him the benefit of the doubt as a serving officer untill we know otherwise.

Blademaster · 03-26-2008, 12:45 PM

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Well, that clears up quite lot, good to have a resident lawyer student, I am sure you will stop advising WAB from that day you are able to charge by the hour..lol

What is your opinion regarding enlisted men bypassing JAG, and taking their grievences to civil courts?

He is not a military man. He is a civilian performing his National Guard duties and requirements. So I am not exactly sure how JAG applies to this case.

Adux · 03-26-2008, 15:28 PM

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He is not a military man. He is a civilian performing his National Guard duties and requirements. So I am not exactly sure how JAG applies to this case.

A Civi can fly military jets in america

Gun Grape · 03-26-2008, 16:56 PM

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A Civi can fly military jets in america

He's part time military.

The few I know were active duty pilots but got out when they reached the "Fly a Desk" rank.

Hell to be promoted out of the cockpit

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Blademaster Military Enthusiast *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-15-03 Posts: 2,777	The reason why the Major went for $75,000 because I am guessing that this is a diversity case meaning it is a case between citizens between different states and in order to have a diversity case, you have to have a minimum of damages of over $75,000 in order to use the federal court system otherwise he would be stuck in a state court system.

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