Tracy Morgan Sues Wal-Mart Over Deadly Crash!

Last Month Tracy Morgan was involved in a horrific truck accident that killed fellow comedian James McNair and left several passengers injured on the New Jersey Turnpike. 

The driver of the truck had been awake for more than 24 hours and still driving Wal-Mart’s work vehicle. Morgan’s legal team are arguing that Wal-Mart was aware that the driver had been driving that long due to logged hours. The companies’ negligence allowed the driver on the road and it resulted in the crash. It is has been reported that the driver fell asleep behind the wheel due to fatigue. The driver is pleading not guilty to the death-by-auto charge.

Tracy Morgan’s Legal Team has released a statement:

“Wal-Mart was careless and negligent in the ownership and operation of its motor vehicle, which caused Mr. Morgan to suffer severe personal injuries,” the complaint reads. “As a direct and proximate result of said collision, Mr. Morgan was caused to sustain severe painful bodily injuries, including but not limited to multiple fractures which required multiple surgeries, extensive medical treatment and will require significant physical rehabilitation.”

Wal-Mart’s Statement:

“This has been a terrible tragedy. We wish Mr. Morgan, Mr. Fuqua Jr., and Mr. Millea full recoveries,” the statement reads. “Our thoughts continue to go out to them, their families and friends, as well as to the families and friends of everyone involved, including Mr. McNair who lost his life. We are deeply sorry that one of our trucks was involved. As we’ve said, we’re cooperating fully in the ongoing investigation. We know it will take some time to resolve all of the remaining issues as a result of the accident, but we’re committed to doing the right thing for all involved.”

Tracy Morgan has been released from Robert Wood Johnson hospital and is now in a rehabilitation facility. Thoughts?