Celebrity Justice
Victim's Husband Sues Brandy Over Fatal Crash

BrandyTMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by the husband of the woman killed in a car crash involving former "America's Got Talent" judge Brandy Norwood. It's the second lawsuit the singer is facing regarding the accident.

In the documents, filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Marquane Hdidou claims that Brandy and another motorist named Mallory Ham were "recklessly and carelessly ... traveling too fast for conditions and "following too closely" on the 405 Freeway, which factored into the collision that killed his wife, Awatef Aboudihaj on December 30.

As a result of his wife's death, Hdidou claims in the lawsuit that he has, "forever been deprived the support and maintenance, services, guidance, companionship, comfort, affection, solace, moral support, society, care, love, consortium and other benefits" from his wife.

Hdidou is suing for an undisclosed amount of financial relief to cover medical and funeral expenses, as well as legal costs and other damages.

Brandy is also facing a $50 million lawsuit filed by the victim's parents.

Reps for Brandy had no comment.



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76. I'm sure they had plans to try and cash in on her death, and file 2 suits to see if they could win one.

I hope they get the ins money and nothing more.

Posted at 3:09AM on May 4th 2007 by Hello Kitty

77. Oh I am sure if she was in the same spot she would want him to do the right thing. I am so sick of celebs getting away with well in this case murder. How would you feel? Its time to make things right pay your damages and pay your respects.

Posted at 3:14AM on May 4th 2007 by Veronica

78. Support ,maintenance and services?Thats only three of what this guy is claiming,yea she sadly killed someone in the crash and that is aweful ,it almost sounds like the poor woman that died had to support him.maintenance and services what the (you know what ) does that mean? Maybe cuz she is celebrity he is taking full advantageof his loss.

Posted at 3:58AM on May 4th 2007 by allison

79. Cheetahs should not be driving.

Posted at 4:15AM on May 4th 2007 by Suzie

80. Pay up!!

Celeb's are not above the law. She killed someone acting stupid. I have not heard of her doing any time for this?
Forgive yourself, hope you learned your lesson, pay.

Posted at 6:38AM on May 4th 2007 by Jusme

81. Reading is difficult ..I know.

"Hdidou is suing for an undisclosed amount of financial relief to cover medical and funeral expenses, as well as legal costs and other damages."

"Brandy is also facing a $50 million lawsuit filed by the victim's parents"

The parents are the one who filed a lawsuit for 50 million..not the husband.

Posted at 6:29AM on May 4th 2007 by Miauw

82. don't fork over any money to those moslems!!

Posted at 7:55AM on May 4th 2007 by j

83. This is truly sad.... It was said that she was not driving fast but going the speed limit of 65. Was she drunk? No.
If it was not a DUI why not have the insurance pay for all the bills not the person who was involved in the accident. I do not think people purposely involve themselves in an accident. Is this what the world has become? Sueing eachother for money? Whatever happened to forgiveness?
Again if she was not a star they would not be sueing for millions of dollars. There have been cases where accidents like this have happened and people had the decency not sue people for money to console their own grievenses. What is wrong with you people? Is it not just as hard for the person who accidently killed someone? Did you not think what is going on in Brandy's head? The guild and grief she is feeling? Some people have no heart.

Posted at 2:19PM on May 31st 2007 by jane

84. #9 .... Let us come back to reality for a moment, shall we?
If this husband/perents had a choice of $50 million, or thier loved one back... of course they are going to choose thier loved one! But that can't happen now can it? In this winderful country if you are irresponsible and Careless... you are and probably will be held accountable for Your actions. Therefor you can and probably will be respoinsible both civially and ciminally.
You can't just race around town hoping you don't hit anyone, and when you do say "Oh I'm a star... I'm Brandi from TV"... I saw her on PUNKD trying to play the "But your my brotha" to a black police officer. I don't think you can get any more ridiculous than her... and I have faith she'll be held responsible for her Senseless, Self Centered, Careless above the Law Actions!!!

Posted at 8:15AM on May 4th 2007 by Kimberley, TX

85. and please excuse the typos... I was on on a roll :)

Posted at 8:15AM on May 4th 2007 by Kimberley, TX

86. This is sad, the parents of the lady that died are out of line though. Not to mention that their lawsuit will probably be thrown out. I've been through a wrongful death lawsuit and the parents of the deceased can join the lawsuit with the spouse, but because the deceased did not support them or bring any extra income to the picture for the parents, there is no reason for the lawsuit on their behalf. I support the husband and feel for him, hopefully he keeps it reasonable so that the rememberance of his wife isn't turned into a battle for money. I think Brandy should pay some to the husband and kids but 1-2 million is more than enough and I'm sure Brandy probably wouldn't have any problems paying it.

Posted at 8:31AM on May 4th 2007 by Trish

87. What a greedy bastard. If he is awarded a dime, folks should have a Rodney King style riot in his hood.

Posted at 9:07AM on May 4th 2007 by crazy tragic

88. vote for maksim monday nights superstar dancer the best. vote monday nights

Posted at 9:35AM on May 4th 2007 by madeleine mauve

89. Accidents happen, but Brandy was wreckless by driving too fast, and chatting on her cell-phone when she plowed into this woman. I dont call this an accident. Accidents are mistakes we make when trying to do the right thing, she was not.

By killing the mother of two small children, she has forever changed the dynamics of this family. A mother is the foundation for all families. If you aske me, there isnt enough money to replace what Brandy took from that family.

Of course money will not bring them back, but it helps. The family will now have to pay for services that the mother would have done for the family cooking, cleaning, driving her kids to school events. Maybe the mother had a job, that income. Babysitting all kinds of things that mothers do.

For her to think she should be absolved from any responsibility is arrogant. I am sure she is sorry, but sorry is not going to help this family. As it stands now, she gets no jail time, and walk away scott-free. This is an insult to the woman and her family.

Brandy, should pay-up and be happy that she isnt going to jail for killing someone.

Posted at 9:39AM on May 4th 2007 by Valerie

90. I think they would be suing andyone, celebrity or not... Those are all valid, legal reasons to sue. His wife is dead because some stranger wasn't careful enough when they were driving. Driving is a PRIVILEDGE, not a RIGHT!! A civil lawsuit is the only legal way to somehow make up for this... Thank God he doesn't have the "eye for an eye" mentality!! Everyone's life is in danger when they get behind the wheel of a car, because you're at the mercy of EVERYONE else out there... EVERYONE has the responsibility to drive carefully and if someone dies because of YOUR carelessness, then you SHOULD be sued and pay $$$$ Brandy can make more because she is still alive!!! The other person is DEAD FOREVER.

Posted at 9:59AM on May 4th 2007 by A

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