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Six passengers demand €350 M for Costa Concordia crash

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Mike-O
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So, last week the shipping company which owned the now half-sunken cruise ship Costa Concordia, offered to pay €11,000 to each passenger for compensation, not including the amount they will surely pay for the families of the deceased.


However, six passengers who were on the boat, demand
350 MILLION EUROS. To just themselves.


Not to play the stereotype game again... but take a wild guess what country these passengers hail from?
Jan 28 2012 2:57PM
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apimpnamedslick
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finland?
Jan 28 2012 2:58PM
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KravtZ
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probably america...but lets be real. If they have that kind of money for that high powerful of a lawyer. And they actually can pull that off? Well than the jokes on all of us because they have an insane amount of money now. Who knows, maybe they had way more valuable stuff that $11,000 on them which is highly possible. The fact of the matter is, when people fuck up that badly, regardless of fault or whatever, there is always people who are going to punish them
Jan 28 2012 3:00PM
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.Roockley.
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america?
Jan 28 2012 3:01PM
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blunts
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nigeria?
Jan 28 2012 3:01PM
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steezeeepolizeee
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hahahaha fuckin murrica
Jan 28 2012 3:02PM
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Mike-O
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The cruise line is offering the 11k as just overall compensation, plus of course an amount to cover any possible possessions that were lost and also the loss of any possible lost income during the event.
Jan 28 2012 3:03PM
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imajew
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.....israel?





YAAYANTISEMITISM.
Jan 28 2012 3:03PM
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-emile-
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hahahahhahaha
Jan 28 2012 3:21PM
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Lucas
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America? But when there all rich as fuck from this I don't think they'll give a fuck what you think about them^ like above stated
Jan 28 2012 3:54PM
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corona
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what exactly are they suing for? Doesn't sound like they have personal injury, lost profits? they're already going to be covered. trauma? they'll be examined and that won't fly. loss of possessions? being covered. food being served on board led to their obesity? maybe..
sure doesn't sound like they'll get a penny. plus it would no doubt go through European courts where hopefully they won't take that sort of bullshit.
Jan 28 2012 4:00PM
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Mike-O
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They sued the company's Miami Headquarters, it's the mother company that owns and operates the cruise lines.

It's not even the fact that they probably won't get much of nothing out of this thing, or maybe settle something out of court, but the fucking audacity to try and get rich from this, monetize a horrible accident where people lost their lives, while these people are still alive and kicking, already getting compensations.

It's just disgusting to even attempt something like this.
Jan 28 2012 4:16PM
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iSmokeweed
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irrelevant pic is slightly relevant.

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Jan 28 2012 4:18PM
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Mike-O
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Seems to have become a habit for you.
Jan 28 2012 4:23PM
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sherwood4099
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They should probably take the 11k they are being offered because a lot of lawyers analyzing this on American news are saying they have little or no precedent to sue and win in Italy and they certainly will never win the 350m. Once they lose that suit they won't be applicable for the orginal offer, at least they wouldn't be in American court (I know nothing about Italian court besides the disgusting Amanda Knox farse) Frankly the cruise line is being generous offering the 11k they probably could offer nothing and lose a lot less even if a few folks one independent lawsuits Again I know nothing about Italian courts but it would seem the captain is much more responsible than the parent company, sue his ass privately, if he gets convicted of a crime it should be easy.
Jan 28 2012 4:27PM
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feihlination
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i agree with that.

they imply that there IS a sum that could make them forget this thing. 11k times 4000 is already a lot of money (44,000,000). dont forget that the company lost a ship too (i am not sure wether the insurance will pick that one up and you can only seize so much money from the captain) valued at idk how many millions.

no shitstorm implied, but american laws have DEM HOLES. seriously, 350 million? every judge east of nova scotia would laugh at your fucking face. like straight towards your face and probably send you to a lunatic asylum.
Jan 28 2012 4:34PM
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feihlination
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the amanda knox case is only viewed as a farse inside of america, fyi.
Jan 28 2012 4:35PM
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Mike-O
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I still don't know how it will work seeing as they sued the Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, which owns Costa Cruise Lines, we'll see.

But the thing here definitely is the money demand, and the sheer amount of what-the-fuck and why they would be entitled to even one 10000th of their asking price. They know that suing the captain wouldn't get them anything, it's not like he'd be able to pay off any large sums, or that they even care who goes down for what, they just wanted to try and cash in on tragedy.

And again, why I'm saying this country thing, not applicable to everyone of course, but there are just so many of these ridiculously high compensation demands in court cases in the US.
Jan 28 2012 4:36PM
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GayWolf420
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Sounds like this situation is quickly going overboard for the cruise ship company.
Jan 28 2012 4:36PM
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Mike-O
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We had that thread already, irrelevant.
Jan 28 2012 4:39PM
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lineskier10
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Yes they are in for a titanic struggle in court.
Jan 28 2012 4:40PM
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.Roockley.
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it's bound to run aground
Jan 28 2012 4:44PM
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Get.Kronk
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It really is sink or swim for the company at this point
Jan 28 2012 5:01PM
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nickyp
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You could say that the Italian court system will really prove to be a deck-launched lifeboat for the firm
Jan 28 2012 5:28PM
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Hoppy
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Plus they get refunded for the cost of the cruise..........which is kind of them
Jan 28 2012 5:33PM
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apimpnamedslick
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if your gonna combo break at least announce it
Jan 28 2012 5:34PM
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Troy.
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They're going to be drowning in debt soon.
Jan 28 2012 5:36PM
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ECB
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I looked into buying a cruise ship, one built from the late 60's. It was in the Black Sea right now in some shipping port, I forget which country it was. But I knew if I somehow got financing for the 120M Euro vessel (which in America I probably would have got the funding if I lied about a few things like my age and income) then I know that I would have been the captain and been drunk fucking my passengers on the bridge and would have crashed probably within the first 8-10 hours. I would not refund anyone anything, except the hot girls I'd buy drinks for as the ship was going down. I was going to call my line something catchy and sexual at the same time, like Herpes but then this crash was a major set back to my idea......


Jan 28 2012 5:40PM
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GayWolf420
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Yeah barley keeping their heads above water almost.
Jan 28 2012 5:47PM
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Mike-O
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They use barley as a flotation device in Italy?
Jan 28 2012 5:48PM
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.Roockley.
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you sound stern

they'll have to tell the truth, the hull truth and nothing but the truth
Jan 28 2012 5:49PM
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.Roockley.
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if they win the case will the company struggle to stay afloat?
Jan 28 2012 5:51PM
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GayWolf420
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*barely -__- autocorrect is gheyzorz xD
Jan 28 2012 5:53PM
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Mike-O
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Had the chance to deliver that on a silver platter, took it.
Jan 28 2012 5:58PM
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.Roockley.
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it's aboat time, should separate the men from the buoys

(i'm done now)
Jan 28 2012 5:59PM
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Mike-O
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Well I couldn't post the article - it was in Finnish.


This is completely about what country the passengers are from, because of the stereotypically vast amount of reparations these six people are going for over nothing, which, like said, is what the world knows that happens often in the US.

I don't know why you have to get so butthurt over these things lately. Finland has a shitload of ignorant and disrespectful fucks, I've never denied that or said otherwise.
Jan 28 2012 7:13PM
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GORILLA.
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first of all, we are better than you.

second, have you ever had one of those friends who thinks they know everything, but really are fucking retarded, and for some reason you still hang out? and then when that friend is all cocky then does something retarded and embaressing so you just HAVE to make fun of him? WELL THAT FRIEND IS AMERICA. and it's not your fault that americans are representing you like this, but there are soooo many doing it that we just have to take shots.

so put a cork in your ass cause nsg doesnt need any more of your period blood flooding up our already pretty shameful forum.
Jan 28 2012 7:21PM
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turducken
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well done
Jan 28 2012 7:26PM
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Mike-O
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Stereotypes are livid for a reason, sometimes motivated by the wrong reasons, but real nonetheless, be it in lesser or larger extent.


I've never said "look at those fucks asdafsa US healthcare".

I've never said the US education system is shit.

I've never said "America sucks dick".

"Everyone" doesn't go to the US for education, you know.

I've never said "Check out how awesome Finland is."



I've merely been a bit proactive lately in bringing out differences between the US and other countries, in multiple issues. But those are my fucking opinions. Me being Finnish is me being Finnish, I was born here by arbitration, silly lines drawn on Earth. What's wrong with that? I'm as unpatriotic as I come, I don't love "my country", but there are many things done here, and around Western Europe, that differ a lot from your ways - at least, stereotypically.

What's with this attention bullshit? I don't get it.

Jan 28 2012 7:29PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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best country in the world
Jan 28 2012 7:33PM
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General_Ripper
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We need a way for the american people to sue the people that are suing for this fucking stupid shit. I say if you lose your dumb case, you are completely responsible for the cost of running the court. I can't stand how these assholes waste hundreds of millions of dollars each year of tax payers money, because their fucking Mcdonalds coffee was too "hot" and no one told them.

Not sure if my rant is relevant or even makes sense but what ever
Jan 28 2012 7:34PM
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apimpnamedslick
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i admire their ambitiious attiudes....i hope they win the law suit and come back rolling in bank
Jan 28 2012 7:36PM
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las.
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Lol. Im sorry, but you're just confirming most of the stereotypes about america. America brings everything on itself, so don't get so upset when people point out the ludicrous fucking things your country produces and does on a daily basis. No one's stopping you from posting other countries' ridiculous escapades either...I mean, you might have to wade through all the shit about amurica, but im sure you'll find something.
Jan 28 2012 7:41PM
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.Roockley.
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this threads drifted off course

sorry, i can't help it
Jan 28 2012 7:41PM
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turducken
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The ol' Red, White and Blue.
Jan 28 2012 7:49PM
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Mike-O
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Whew... If you'd look more clearly, my general attitude is towards discussion and debate. Sometimes my posts or threads might create some vivid discussion and debates, sometimes not.

Simple as that. I don't have any fucking killer agenda here against the US, get it through your head. Is this not Non-Ski Gabber? There are threads about fucking cousins, NHL games, pictures of mindfucks, sinking ship puns - threads literally about taking massive dumps more popular in posts, views or appearance on the first page than anything I've ever posted.


What the fuck is YOUR problem, man?

Jan 28 2012 7:55PM
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Mike-O
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If that's all then by all means, be sick of it. Won't stop me.

It's not like everyone agrees with me - nor with you.

Reilu meininki.
Jan 28 2012 8:04PM
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geteducated
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carnival will fight it to the death. if these 6 get a cent, than a precedent will be set and the water tight doors will open.
Jan 28 2012 8:11PM
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las.
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Im not saying you should go out of your way to find dirt on other countries, but, whether it's americans or not in question, this article was definitely thread-worthy. It just happened to be about you lot, again. This is extremely typical, whether you like it or not.
Jan 28 2012 8:21PM
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geteducated
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y'all are getting kind of sensitive. the whole point of knowing you're awesome is not caring what other people think.
Jan 28 2012 8:23PM
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apimpnamedslick
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it's cause the united states is the best, and people will always try to hate on the best cause they aren't as good
Jan 28 2012 8:25PM
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