Paul Walker's Daughter Received $10m Settlement From Rodas Estate
Amid all the lawsuits that have been flying around following the tragic death of Fast and Furious star Paul Walker in 2013, it’s been hard to keep track. Porsche has been sued by three different people over the Carrera GT crash which claimed the star’s life, and it’s now emerged that Walker’s daughter Meadow reached a $10.1 million settlement with the estate of Roger Rodas - the driver of the car - back in 2014.
It went unnoticed at the time due to it being filed under the name ‘Meadow W’, but according to celebrity news site TMZ the settlement was made under the understanding Rodas was ‘partly’ to blame for the accident. It’s not the only lawsuit launched by Meadow either. The 17-year-old is one of three people to have brought legal action to the door of Porsche, the other two being the widow of Roger Rodas - Kristine - and Paul Walker’s father.
Last week Porsche was ruled to be not responsible for the accident by the judge presiding over Kristine Rodas’ lawsuit, which alleged that the Carrera GT suffered suspension failure. Paul Walker’s father - the executor of the late star’s estate - also sued the Rodas family in 2014 amid claims that they were in possession of a number of vehicles belonging to Paul.
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Seems to me that they only want to make profit out of Paul’s death. Sad truth…
Unfortunately this is the world we live in
Selfish people.
Thought I was the only one thinking this. Shame that this is what happens with the legacy of a passionate petrolhead.
Those people got brainwashed by money.
US capitalism at its finest, EVERYTHING is a buisness, morales doesn’t matter
FACEPALM*
Blaming Porsche for his death is like blaming a spoon for being fat…
The lawsuit cited a possible suspension failure, for which Porsche could have been found liable. They ultimately were not, but don’t be so quick to judge someone for pursuing this.
Too soon?
Oh the feeling of guilt after laughing too hard at this.
He’s been dead for what, 2 or 3 years? Ofcourse it isn’t “too son” :D
I wanted to delete my comment after posting it because it’s not entirely relevant and sensitive people would stab me but I can’t for some reason.
lmfao thats gold
I feel like I’ve mourned Paul’s death more than some of his own family who have just been lawsuit crazy since this happened…
When money makes you evil.
So wait… she went through 10 million worth of settlement in under a year, so she needed to sue Porsche?
From what I’ve read she used a lot of the money to start some type of foundation in his honor on what would have been his birthday.
Words to live by.
Personally, I think this is Ludicrous!
puns…
This is Ludacris.
she should have learn how to drive a manual and keep Paul’s spirit rolling in his GT-R and Supra
I like how she tried to Sue porsche for a car that’s not even in production AND not within reason of recall.
Like, I’m not gonna sue mclaren because my family member died in an F1.
That’s like when as a kid you hurt someone then try to make them laugh so you don’t get in trouble…