Judge says 2 cases in fatal crash can proceed

This is an unfortunate but real situation. We need to forgive and move on. Accidents happen everyday. I am sure Allen feels terrible and remorseful. We should not be allowed to sue over anything and everything. That is just greed. Money is not going to bring the victim back. We need to pray for Imler and his family and also the family of Allen. They too will lose a family member when he is sent to jail.

Allen was drunk driving and killed someone! Its not such an accident when your blood level is 2 times that of the law. He should have to pay for what he did in some way. Maybe not money but jail time at the least.

yes this is very tragic, god rest his soul. but before we throw stones how many people can say they never in their life got behind the wheel drunk?

Yes we all probly have at one point in our lives but, he killed someone. Tragic as it may be.

You're right. Period. Allen should pay- w/ jail time. That being said, what if it were you? Or your Mother,Father,sister,Brother? Then how would you feel? The money , on the other hand is just greed. It wont bring Kevin back. Besides, the whole story has not been heard yet. Don't believe everything the ETN writes. Ask yourself this-- were you there? Was the ETN there? I'm sure they were not... They are only reporting what they "READ" from court documents from one side of the story. That does not make them (ETN) correct. Not really taking sides, as I already stated, Allen was wrong but you still can't believe all you hear.

Thanks for agreeing justaminute.Im not taking any sides or beliving all I read, but there is one fact no reporter can mess up and that is the loss of Kevins life. Now granted he was no angle, I knew him personally and yes the money is just plain greed. Allen broke many laws that night and I know if it was one of my family members Id want some type of justice. As for the Coke plant and Huzars club... I wonder if anyone has taken into consideration all the jobs that could be lost over this? It could end up effecting alot of other families in this city. Sorry for the mis-spelled words I just wanted to give my opinion.

In the beginning I supported the Imler family. I do still feel for their loss. Like most of you, I do feel Allen should be locked up for a looooong time. But when we got the memo a few weeks ago the the Imler family was ready to buy a new house, my blood started to boil. The memo states they are in the market for a house in the $200,000.00+ range and the money is pending. When we see "money pending" it's usually in court cases of divorce where they sell the house and the wife will use the awarded money to pay for a new one. I'm sure that's whats probably happening with the Imlers. Now that greed!!!! To use your son/brothers death to live high on the hog is just wrong!

I'm not going to get into the topic of being greedy to seek money...maybe the are...maybe not.

I do think the Imler family needs to look for another attorney. I can see going after Allen. I can see going after the club that served him. I do not agree with going after his employer because he was driving a company vehicle. I own a business and supply company vehicles to some of my top guys. My insurance company does a check everytime I add a new driver. All insurance companies do. If Allen had a prior DUI, it didn't show up. If it had, they wouldn't have given them insurance. I know...I had a guy that said on his application that he'd never been convicted of a crime. I went to add him to the insurance, and the insurance company refused to add him because of a DUI 10 years prior. I fired the guy for lying on his application. I've heard that Allen did the same thing. I don't know why the insurance check didn't find a DUI but the employer apparently has a copy of the insurance review. Here's why the need a better attorney. It appears that the attorney may be working on a percentage of the winnings. Or if he's just being paid straight for his time, he's milking it. How will he argue "knew or should have known"? The application and employment criminal records check shows nothing. An insurance company investigation shows nothing. I don't think any resonable person is going to find the company guilty in any way for this accident. I'm sure the car insurance has death benifits. You don't need a lawyer to get them...just file a claim. Save yourself a lot of time and added grief.

I wish I could be on the jury. There is no way an employer should be held responsible for an adult employees actions. What if he was driving around picking up hookers and got busted by an undercover cop. Would that be the companies fault? After all, he has kids, so they knew or should have known he liked sex and would probably pick up hookers. Thats how dumb it sounds!!!!

Kevin can't be happy about all this. He wasn't that type of guy. Anytime someone did him wrong, he just looked the other way. I remember the first time someone put a scratch on his brand new bike. He told them to be careful and then went home and spent hours buffing it out. He didn't yell or get into a first fight like most guys would have. He was just a really great person. I think his family his just dragging his good nature through the mud with this BS. Kevin would never be doing this if the same thing happened to his brother. He'd cry a little and move on knowing that it happened for a reason he may never understand.

Folks, lets talk about greed for a moment. Is it greed that is motivating the family to want compensation for the death of a family member? Granted, the money will not bring the person back. But, what if someone came and took a source of income away from you, not short term...but for a lifetime? This incident is not due to economic conditions, a plant closing, a lay-off, it is a death and one that did not need to occur. I am not an attorney, nor do I advocate frivolous lawsuits. Nor have I lost anyone to such an incident. No one poured beer down the throat of the accused. However, being visibly intoxicated the club and his co-workers should have shut him off and offered a taxi! It was his choice to get behind the wheel. He was at a company function...someone should have stopped him. If he is guilty then he should be made to pay both time and money. And for that matter so should his company and the club.

Take it from a surviving victim of the same type of tragedy. I was hit by a DRUNK DRIVER on my Harley less than 2 yrs ago. Yes, I had my helmet on and have always been a safe rider. My 11th surgery is scheduled for 2-22-09. I will never be able to enjoy many of the things I used to, but atleast I am still alive. The guy that hit me- not a citizen- from europe, also had his 8 yr old with him and blew a .180. His excuse was- I never saw him. Bullxxxx- it was after 8 pm on 2-25-07, and my headlight was working fine. Sure, he did 48 hrs in jail and has five years felony probation, and ordered to pay restitution. Thanks to Florida laws and PIP insurance, I am limited to the actions I can take. I do'nt think it's right to sue Erie Coke( unless he was actually on the clock), but they should be able to go after the driver and the club(which they should close down).
I am sure this ride the drunk driver is taking, is costing a bit more than a taxi ride or calling a friend would have cost.
I hope the diver fries!!!!!!!!

kung fu wrote:

yes this is very tragic, god rest his soul. but before we throw stones how many people can say they never in their life got behind the wheel drunk?

Well, I can say that I never have. You know why? Because I value my life and the lives of others more than I value getting drunk. Don't make excuses for drunk driving.

GJR-Chesapeake wrote:

Folks, lets talk about greed for a moment. Is it greed that is motivating the family to want compensation for the death of a family member? Granted, the money will not bring the person back. But, what if someone came and took a source of income away from you, not short term...but for a lifetime? This incident is not due to economic conditions, a plant closing, a lay-off, it is a death and one that did not need to occur. I am not an attorney, nor do I advocate frivolous lawsuits. Nor have I lost anyone to such an incident. No one poured beer down the throat of the accused. However, being visibly intoxicated the club and his co-workers should have shut him off and offered a taxi! It was his choice to get behind the wheel. He was at a company function...someone should have stopped him. If he is guilty then he should be made to pay both time and money. And for that matter so should his company and the club.

Learn the TRUE facts: He was NOT at a company function. It was one of the employees birthdays and a group went to the club to celebrate. It was not arranged by the "company". In fact most people didn't even know they were going out. It happens all the time with companies where little "clicks" go out after work. It happens with the girls here in my office all the time but I don't think my boss is responsible for us once we leave for the day.

Wow. Everyone.. Well most people seem to forget he was driving drunk. and HE KILLED someone. Kevin cannot enjoy his life because someone decided to get into a car HIGHLY intoxicated. The Imlers have EVERY right to sue.. for anything and everything they can. The Bartenders at the huezars(SP) club know the law..if they and if he was that intoxicated and yet they kept serving him then they should suffer the consequences. you cannot feel bad for a bartender who knows the law..and the Huezars club should do everything so make sure there employees follow that law. Shame on anyone who can try to defend them. And as far as the Imlers buying a new house THAT IS NONE OF YOUR business! None. At all. Money dosnt bring kevin back BUT they should be able to get as much as possible from this horrific accident that claimed innocent kevins life. He did not ask to be hit.. put yourself in his familys shoes then try and make excuses for someone that claimed your familys life. Bet you cant.

Real Estate Queen wrote:

In the beginning I supported the Imler family. I do still feel for their loss. Like most of you, I do feel Allen should be locked up for a looooong time. But when we got the memo a few weeks ago the the Imler family was ready to buy a new house, my blood started to boil. The memo states they are in the market for a house in the $200,000.00+ range and the money is pending. When we see "money pending" it's usually in court cases of divorce where they sell the house and the wife will use the awarded money to pay for a new one. I'm sure that's whats probably happening with the Imlers. Now that greed!!!! To use your son/brothers death to live high on the hog is just wrong!

Are they maybe selling their old home and thats why the money is pending? Ive been at their hme many times growing up and I promise you its a beautiful home in the county that Im sure is worth a couple thousand. Also..I dont think its fair to blame the whole family for this law suit. From what Ive heard its Kev's little brother not his parents and maybe they (the parents) want a new home to try to let go and start a new life?

Kay-A wrote:

Wow. Everyone.. Well most people seem to forget he was driving drunk. and HE KILLED someone. Kevin cannot enjoy his life because someone decided to get into a car HIGHLY intoxicated. The Imlers have EVERY right to sue.. for anything and everything they can. The Bartenders at the huezars(SP) club know the law..if they and if he was that intoxicated and yet they kept serving him then they should suffer the consequences. you cannot feel bad for a bartender who knows the law..and the Huezars club should do everything so make sure there employees follow that law. Shame on anyone who can try to defend them. And as far as the Imlers buying a new house THAT IS NONE OF YOUR business! None. At all. Money dosnt bring kevin back BUT they should be able to get as much as possible from this horrific accident that claimed innocent kevins life. He did not ask to be hit.. put yourself in his familys shoes then try and make excuses for someone that claimed your familys life. Bet you cant.

Thank you!! You people don't even know the family and your calling them greedy.

Rachel wrote:

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Thank you!! You people don't even know the family and your calling them greedy.

None of you know the Allens either but you all think you know what kind of people they are. That goes both ways. We are all allowed our opinions.

practice your preaching wrote:

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None of you know the Allens either but you all think you know what kind of people they are. That goes both ways. We are all allowed our opinions.

This may be true, but he needs to pay for what he did. Period. Sue him for all his got, because apparently he didn't learn from his first DUI.

tmc wrote:

This is an unfortunate but real situation. We need to forgive and move on. Accidents happen everyday. I am sure Allen feels terrible and remorseful. We should not be allowed to sue over anything and everything. That is just greed. Money is not going to bring the victim back. We need to pray for Imler and his family and also the family of Allen. They too will lose a family member when he is sent to jail.

Bull... The "aww, poor man messed up and had broke the law by drinking and driving and killed somebody.. They just being mean cause they want his money..' What we need to do is get pass this aww factor and relize that, yes, people still DWI and no-one, not the law, not the police, not the bar is going to STOP them. It IS UP TO YOU MR/MRS/Miss ADULT to relize that you have
#1 had too much to drink
#2 Can NOT safely operate a car
#3 need to call, or have some one call a cab or friend or some-one for YOU!
You, Sir or Madam are responsibe for YOUR actions and it's about time we start holding people accountable for them. Let's stop blaming ever-one else and MAN, and WOMAN up to responsibility
Thank you