Travis Barker Files For Dismissal Of Wrongful Death Suit
Posted on Jan 14, 2010 @ 11:07AM - 2 comments
A month after settling the lawsuit over the deadly 2008 plane crash that killed four people and injured him and his late friend DJ AM (Adam Goldstein), Travis Barker filed for dismissal of the wrongful death suit against Clay Lacy Aviation.
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While the amount of the settlement was undisclosed, in the dismissal papers filed on January 11 in Los Angeles Superior Court, Barker says he "is recovering $10,000 or more in value by this action."
Clay Lacy Aviation is a jet-charter company. Barker had sued for "pain and suffering, psychological and emotional distress and disfigurement and pre-impact fear of death and burning."
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On September 19, 2008, Barker and Goldstein were on a private plane after playing a free concert in Columbia, South Carolina, when the plane skidded off the runway, crossed a highway, and crashed after the pilots tried to abort takeoff. The two men were the crash's sole survivors and suffered from third degree burns.
They had also sued Learjet, Global Exec Aviation, Inter Travel & Services, and Goodyear.
The Dearly Departed: Celebs We Lost In 2009
Posted on Dec 31, 2009 @ 07:07AM - 3 comments
From the talented, but tragic King Of Pop, to the angelic actress who became a 70s icon with her golden locks, to the young starlet who was anything but clueless... the world lost some of its most well-known and well-loved stars this past year.
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As we prepare to ring in the new year, RadarOnline.com takes a look back at ‘The Dearly Departed: Celebs We Lost In 2009.’
The Dearly Departed: Celebs We Lost in 2009
Posted on Dec 30, 2009 @ 06:11PM - 2 comments
Here are some of the celebrities that left us in 2009.
DJ AM’S Sneaker Sale Off To A Roaring Start
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 @ 08:19PM - Add a comment
The family of the late Adam Goldstein, AKA DJ AM, placed his prized sneaker collection up for sale on ebay Sunday night in a bid to raise money for charity.
DJ AM Charity Sue For Wrongful Death
The massive collection of sneakers, there’s up to 800 pairs in total, are being auctioned off to benefit DJ AM’s foundation to help those dealing with addiction.
DJ AM Official Cause Of Death
There’s clearly a lot of kicks fans out there, with total bidding already up to $10,005, and still six days to go on the auction.
DJ AM Told Friends He Suffered “Survivors Guilt”
DJ AM Estate Sue For Wrongful Death
Posted on Nov 13, 2009 @ 03:20PM - 12 comments
The estate of the late Adam Goldstein, AKA DJ AM, are suing Clay Lacy Aviation, the company that chartered the plane that crashed with DJ AM and Travis Barker on board in South Carolina in September 2008.
Read Wrongful Death Suit Court Papers
The estate have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company claiming "the crash ultimately caused Adam Goldstein's death".
DJ AM Official Cause Of Death
The are also suing Goodyear Tire, Learjet and the estates of the two pilots who were killed in the crash.
DJ AM Told Friends He Suffered Survivors Guilt
The suit claims DJ AM was forced to take various drugs as a direct result of the burns he suffered in the crash, along with the emotional distress the accident caused.
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In an email exclusively obtained by RadarOnline.com Goldstein outlined how he was suffering from depression and "survivor's guilt" following the accident, "Man this is almost too much for me to handle right now," Goldstein wrote."I had no idea how the survivors guilt could have felt. I'm a mess though man. I just hope time will fix this depressed feeling asap. I can't go on being this miserable."
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Goldstein's body was discovered at his Manhattan apartment on August 28th. The cause of death was officially ruled accidental overdose by acute intoxication. The Medical Examiner said the cause of death was due to the combined effects of cocaine, oxycodone, hydrocodone (Vicodin), Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Benadryl and Levamisole (drug used with cocaine).
VIDEO: MTV Releases DJ AM Documentary Footage About Addiction
Posted on Oct 09, 2009 @ 03:24PM - Add a comment
In touching footage released from MTV, DJ AM previews his documentary series about addiction, Gone Too Far.
The one hour, seven-episode series is being shown with the consent and support of AM's family following the DJ's tragic death in August.
DJ AM's Tragic Return To Drugs Proved Deadly
The show, which was hosted and created by Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, chronicles the struggles of young addicts from the age of 20 to 25 as they are in the grip of addiction and offered a chance at recovery.
Each episode shows Goldstein meeting with the addicts and their friends and families. He explores the addicts’ willingness to change. As a result of his own well documented lifelong struggle with drugs, his mission was to help as many people as possible overcome their addictions and this series was seen as his way to help on a bigger level.
DJ AM Official Cause Of Death - Accidental Overdose
Regarding their difficult decision about whether to air the show, Goldstein's family tells MTV: ""After careful consideration we have decided to air the show. Adam felt strongly that by doing this series he could help other addicts who were at a crisis point to get sober.
"Adam was fully aware that if it were not for his own sobriety he never would have achieved the level of success and happiness he had found. Helping people in their recovery was a huge part of Adam’s life.
EXCLUSIVE: DJ AM Told Friends He Suffered "Survivor's Guilt"
"It is our hope through airing this show that people will get to see the side of Adam that we knew and loved, not just the celebrity DJ, but the honest and caring person who gave so much of himself to help others.
Celebrity Reactions To AM's Death
"The decision to air the show has been difficult, but we do this with the profound belief that it will inspire others to seek help."
The series premieres on MTV on Monday, October 12 at 10pm ET/PT
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Has MTV “Gone Too Far?”
Posted on Oct 09, 2009 @ 02:18AM - Add a comment
MTV announced plans this week that they will be airing Adam Goldstein’s (aka DJ AM) eight-part documentary series “Gone Too Far” after all. Ironically, the show features Goldstein help young addicts face the downward spiral of their life and get help.
DJ AM: Official Cause Of Death -- Accidental Overdose
Posted on Sep 29, 2009 @ 11:23AM - 4 comments
DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) died of an accidental overdose caused by acute intoxication according to the New York City Medical Examiner, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The Medical Examiner said the cause of death was due to the combined effects of cocaine, oxycodone, hydrocodone (Vicodin), Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Benadryl and Levamisole (drug used with cocaine).
The 36-year-old celebrity DJ was found dead at his apartment in New York City’s Lafayette Street on August 28.
Travis Barker & Blink 182 Donate $100,000 To Burn Center
Posted on Sep 20, 2009 @ 01:00PM - 1 comment
The guys of Blink 182 are very happy they still have Travis Barker to kick around and are donating $100,000 to the burn center that saved his life. Travis and his good friend, the late DJ AM were seriously injured in the crash that killed four others.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Kim Kardashian "I'm Going to Be the Coolest Aunt Ever!"
Posted on Sep 12, 2009 @ 06:19PM - 3 comments
The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness held it's Summer Spectacular Saturday night and RadarOnline.com was there to talk with the stars. Brent died of a drug overdose in 2005 at the age of 24. His father Robert Shapiro, the famed OJ Simpson lawyer told RadarOnline.com that they have the party to teach people that "you can have fun at an event without alcohol." After the loss of his son, Robert started the foundation to raise "awareness for people to know this is a disease."
