Wrestler Hulk Hogan makes an appearance at MTV studios in Times Square for MTV's "Total Request Live" to promote his new show "American Gladiators", in this Jan. 7, 2008 file photo in New York. Hogan is being sued by attorneys for the man who was critically injured in a car crash involving the celebrity wrestler's son. John Graziano's attorneys filed suit Monday, March 24, 2008, in Clearwater against Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea. The suit says he and his estranged wife, Linda, are liable as the parents of 17-year-old Nick Bollea. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)

Hulk Hogan Sued Over Son's Car Crash

March 25, 2008 07:27 AM EST | AP


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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan is being sued by the man who was critically injured in a car crash involving the wrestler's son.

John Graziano's attorneys filed a lawsuit Monday in Clearwater against Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea. The lawsuit says he and his estranged wife, Linda, are liable as the parents of 17-year-old Nick Bollea.

Graziano was a passenger in Nick Bollea's Toyota Supra when Bollea lost control and crashed into a tree on a downtown Clearwater street Aug. 26.

Lawyers say the Iraq war veteran _ who wasn't wearing a seat belt _ was left in a semiconscious state and will require care for the rest of his life. An attorney says millions of dollars will be sought.

Nick Bollea is facing a criminal charge of reckless driving involving serious bodily injury.


 
 

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That's gross! A car accident is just that-an ACCIDENT. It's not a lottery windfall. If his father wasn't Hulk Hogan, would they still be seeking millions, or would they realize how ridiculous it sounds to sue for millions over a car crash. $50,000 is usually the max allowed for personal injury in an automobile accident, and I think that is sufficient enough. And, going after the parents when the child was 17, ugh, I hope he loses, as if anyone has liability, it's the son, and I hope they don't get anything.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:18 AM on 03/27/2008

Fast cars and kids don't mix, even if you're rich and famous.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:13 AM on 03/26/2008

They should be sued, but at the same time the judgement should take into account the fact that the injured party wasn't wearing a seat belt. While I am very sympathetic to the fact that he will probably spend the rest of his life in a nursing home as a near-vegetable, it is pretty stupid to get in a car with such a reckless driver in the first place, and then to ride around without a seat belt is on the level of Darwin's Law.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:07 PM on 03/25/2008

The Bolleas raised an idiot. Nick Bollea had already had a rash of speeding tickets before this horrific crash, and his parents - especially his mother - continued to make excuses for him. A good rule of thumb: Never get into a car with a spoiled, irresponsible minor who has clueless twits for parents.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:52 PM on 03/25/2008

Or if you do, be sure to buckle up.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:02 PM on 03/25/2008
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