The Walmart truck-driver who hit comedian Tracy Morgan’s limo on June 6 and left him fighting to regain full brain usage has finally spoken up. But not in remorse.
Kevin Roper is apparently upset that Morgan is suing Walmart, claiming that the actor has enough money since he was in a limo at the time of the accident, according to TMZ.
Morgan and the others in his camp involved in the crash are suing Walmart for negligence, claiming that Roper’s sleep deprivation due to his schedule as a long-haul truck driver contributed to the accident.
Roper has asked that this civil case be put on hold until after the criminal case for the death of comedian James McNair in the accident has finished. Morgan, however, wants to go ahead with the case because he needs the money from the judgement.
In legal documents, Roper has alluded to the fact that Morgan’s financial woes don’t come close to his, according to reports.
Since the accident, Morgan has been fighting to make a full recovery.
“He’s fighting to get better, and if there’s a chance for him to be back to the Tracy Morgan he once was, he’s going to try to do that,” his lawyer Benedict Morelli said. “But we just don’t know because of the severity of the injuries that he sustained and the fact that he had such a severe brain injury.”
In September Walmart made claims that some of the injuries sustained could have been prevented if the injured people had been wearing seat belts.
“After I heard what Walmart said in court I felt I had to speak out,” Morgan said in response. “I can’t believe Walmart is blaming me for an accident that they caused. My friends and I were doing nothing wrong. I want to thank my fans for sticking with me during this difficult time. I love you all. I’m fighting hard every day to get back.”
Typical. The disregard for his suffering isn't surprising. Super mighty WalMart couldn't man up about this. Money over life itself.
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Keep on fighting Tracy!
It was the truck driver not concerned with Morgan's injuries, don't be so quick to judge. Read, READ then judge. But Morgan isn't taking any responsibility either. Wearing a seat belt could have helped a lot.
Ohh my bad u gotta pay when you injure
Hustleman plus Walmart is rich the driver is just an employee
kissin his employers butt like most uncle Tommys do.
"He has enough money already?" dude sounds like a taxpayer
who is used to being extorted by masta. Slave mentalities alway set us back 100 years. sue sue sue especially this over worked slaved out empliyee who is so exhausted from busting his azz for masta until he can not properly operate a car because of over worked and more than likely underpaid. Walmart pay for your over worked drivers who are so tired they are putting everybody on the roads life in jeopardy. HARLEM KNIGHTS https://m.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCV2EGWvhSJuWJ3M9O-QQfAw%2Ffeed&h=eAQEGh6xt&enc=AZMoqwxx9lyJVC2II3QuICtT46IKXPp5hr3wYzxnnyz6EsRERDjCbxYU57-nvKZdlKKjch7ekt3UqO0BWYrgNF5-PUM31HflzbWu0vRIXe6ZWWfgk3eIPrj3Jcd6gYYQhSz6GpUVyzvuybFa1bZ0YZZJ&s=1
I disagree he miss out on life and his career. Truck driver should be in jail for mjrder and other chargest
Christina, it wouldn't have mattered whether he was wearing a seat belt if the limo had not been hit. It has nothing to do with Tracy or his friend who was killed but everything to do with the driver of the truck and him falling asleep at the wheel.
Really????? We are talking about Tracy Morgan and you are promoting your book??? You started off saying something worthwhile, but you really want to end like this??? SMDH
I don't think money or having enough money have anything with you calling to sleep and hurting people for no reason. Get real. I will pray for him.
That driver is full of S*** and just trying to get out of it this man has got re walk and walk with a walker and go through pain for the rest of his life so suck it up he should've been rested before driving I don't have no sympathy for people who cause people to get hurt and then trying to act like they did nothing wrong. Because Tracey is a celebrity doesn't mean he is not human.
….the Walmart Children have enough money too so pay up!!!
Who, Says he Wasn't wearing a Seat Belt? Wal*Mart Lawyers! these AH get enough of our Tax Payers Money to feed WalMarts Workers every year, and now they don't want too Pay for their Slave Labor forced to work or drive too many hours w/o sleep! It's folks like you, that are the main problem in America, You're an Idiot!
Who, Says he Wasn't wearing a Seat Belt? Wal*Mart Lawyers! these AH get enough of our Tax Payers Money to feed WalMarts Workers every year, and now they don't want too Pay for their Slave Labor forced to work or drive too many hours w/o sleep! It's folks like you, that are the main problem in America, You're an Idiot!
It's not the Truck Drivers Fault, It's the Wal*Mart Owners who force their drivers to drive longer than they should w/o Sleep, he had to drive or risk losing his job! Think before you make a dumb comment. This Black Truck Driver was just doing what he was forced too do! Wal*Mart Family need to go to jail!
It's not the Truck Drivers Fault, It's the Wal*Mart Owners who force their drivers to drive longer than they should w/o Sleep, he had to drive or risk losing his job! Think before you make a dumb comment. This Black Truck Driver was just doing what he was forced too do! Wal*Mart Family need to go to jail!
Wow, this man CHOSE this job, he injured severely and KILLED another man. Regardless of color, occupation, etc we all have consequences in our lives when we are responsible for sh$%. If he cant properly operate a vehicle he needed to speak up and stay home, put it in reverse, what if that was your family in the car? Who would you sympathize with? Its a sad sad situation all around.
This is not Wal-Mart fault actually. I'm a truck driver and I know that we all have a limit. This driver came back from "Time at Home" and didn't use his schedule properly. So yo Wal-Mart knowledge this driver was safe to go. No truck driver is allowed to driver past his clock. This driver was legal but didn't think to manage his sleep. As far as Wal-mart "pushing drivers to drive longer", that's false. D.O.T. REGULATIONS WOULD'VE FINE THEM IF THIS IS THE CASE. This is the fault of the driver not the company he works for. But Wal-Mart will settle to not face more public ridiculing. They are however insensitive about dodging the facts. Someone was killed and several injured. Due to the lack of empathy they will pay big…
Woww a person cant drop a jewel about Tracy Morgans situation and support his business at the same time? Its multi tasking educated ppl if you can find away to assasinate ones character for promoting a book about whats actually taking placein society that effects us all as a whole,, then i guess im wrong in your eyes. Support the streets of Harlem part 2 and Tracy sue sue sue Walmart can pay it. Peace to all my sisters definitely Ms. Hutchinson your a wonderful person didnt mean to upset you by promoting my novel.
Woww a person cant drop a jewel about Tracy Morgans situation and support his business at the same time? Its multi tasking educated ppl if you can find away to assasinate ones character for promoting a book about whats actually taking placein society that effects us all as a whole,, then i guess im wrong in your eyes. Support the streets of Harlem part 2 and Tracy sue sue sue Walmart can pay it. Peace to all my sisters definitely Ms. Hutchinson your a wonderful person didnt mean to upset you by promoting my novel.
LOL in a limo which is typically not only a means of transportation for celebs but also a means to party, do you were a seat belt in a limo?
Riiiggght. Because we all know that big corporations follow regulations all the time.
Who wears a seat belt in a limo
You dropped a cover ('…book by the cover') you didn't associate the book with the subject matter. You left the title hanging by itself which had no meaning standing on its own. No doubt, it's probably a really good book (I was going to look it up) and it's nothing wrong with multi-tasking but include with explanation. I'm not upset just concerned. I like Tracy Morgan and want justice for him, his associates, family & friends like everyone else.
Sounds more like Wal-Marts words than Ropers.
Say what?? So, it's Tracy Morgan's fault that a Wal-Mart employee, who was long haul routes with no sleep, fell asleep behind the wheel and hit them…killing one f them and severely injuring others?? What responsibility does he need to take in causing that accident?? I swear stupidity is indeed eternal!!
This is a piece of shit person that works for a piece of shit corporation(WalMart). This man caused this accident that injured Tracy Morgan and his friends and killed his friend. WalMart employs this rotten bastard, so they are responsible for the accident too. They have always treated their employees like shit, so they think they can treat everyone like that, too. They need to be taught a lesson. I'm glad someone is standing up to them and fighting back. They need to make things right(or at least try to), they need to be held accountable. I wish Tracy, his friends and the family of James McNair all the best. I hope time will heal all wounds.
Ok,, i feel you on dropping the title of my book cover which was not actually in relation to the subject at hand. True indeed!!!
Much respect Ms.Hutchinson on enlightning me to the situation which is ctual facts that can be misleading to readers. Much respect to the fullest!!!
Ok,, i feel you on dropping the title of my book cover which was not actually in relation to the subject at hand. True indeed!!!
Much respect Ms.Hutchinson on enlightning me to the situation which is ctual facts that can be misleading to readers. Much respect to the fullest!!!
Well Deborah, I'm logically speaking. There's no way for my company to know I was off work all weekend drinking until Sunday night or whenever. I'm not saying they do but in this here the driver didn't manage his schedule properly. Don't be surprised if Wal-Mart pleads the 5thif. They gonna say "We didn't know he hadn't slept in 24 hours, he was off duty". Watch… the driver will be held accountable.
Well Deborah, I'm logically speaking. There's no way for my company to know I was off work all weekend drinking until Sunday night or whenever. I'm not saying they do but in this here the driver didn't manage his schedule properly. Don't be surprised if Wal-Mart pleads the 5thif. They gonna say "We didn't know he hadn't slept in 24 hours, he was off duty". Watch… the driver will be held accountable.
Walmart is the poster child for how Corporate America sees regular Americans. In their sick twisted minds, this is their country/world and they just allow us peasants (regular 9-5 ppl) to exist until they get tired of us breathing their air.
I'm appalled. ..who cares What he does for a living (Morgan)..What about the fact that a life was taken…and another seriously injured. ..man up and accept the fact you messed up..period..God Bless you Tracy…abd keep fighting
Joseph Scott Jr. wal-mart doesn't force anyone to drive a truck, the driver had just come back from being off duty which means he decided not to catch up on his rest. as a driver you get 70 hours drive time within a week with scheduled rest periods, when you hit the 70 hour mark you have to take a mandatory 34 hour off duty period before you can drive again. This driver apparently used his off duty time for everything but rest and got back behind the wheel tired. The drivers fault, not Wal-marts
Joseph Scott Jr. I agreed with you up until the black truck driver thing I am black man and stand up for black people when all is need like whats been going on but bro you made that comment on there that was not needed "Black Truck Driver" come on bro no need for that.
Wow.
Wow.
So…if the truck driver hit a pedestrian it would be their fault for walking there? Yup that makes as much sense as what the driver is saying. Jeez.
With all the money Walmart makes off of the average consumer , I think its wrong to neglect , payment on a personal injury case regardless of who was injured, not to mention a man who will suffer for the rest of his life , I would never settle , Walmart would have me on their payroll for the rest of my life at my former salarie since I may never fully recover!
Both are at fault, by this I mean the truck driver and wal mart…..Wal-Mart demanding that the shipment be delivered on time and the truck driver knows he's ONLY allowed to drive 8 hrs and must take an 8 hour break/sleep/down time before continuing to drive……it's the law for class "B & A" license….check the commercial driver's handbook at the DMV
Wether Tracey Morgan is rich or not the case is about who's right and who's wrong. This driver caused the accident so he a his employer should be held responsible.
Walmart has MORE $ than GOD!
That's Walmart for you. They could've settled and looked good to the public but they decided to be who they are. Ask yourself, "why am I walking into this walmart?" There are so many other options and they really don't save you that much, more so their high priced items (electronics). Don't complain, just go elsewhere. just go elsewhere.
Glad I don't drive long haul. Long long hrs no sleep .
I'm sorry you fell asleep truck driver and the company that hired you walmart pay the money before ppl start boycotting your ass……..
Seems you're the one with the slave mentality. Slavery ended in 1863. Sorry but your race card is expired and is not renewable.
It's not slave mentality to expect a man to have a job, be responsible for that job, and to be responsible for what he does on that job, even if it is to kill a man and injure others.
Truck drivers are governed by DOT Regulations. It is up to the driver to keep a on/off duty log. If u r stopped by DOT and ur log ain't right, guess what, u CAN'T blame it on your employer because it is YOUR responsibility as the driver to know when u r "available" for duty. It doesn't matter, black/white, male or female ALL drivers SHOULD be following DOT regs. You severely injure or kill someone because U were too tired to drive, best believe that employer will ctoa (cover their own azz) and simply state that according to what u told them u were ready to drive. OTR driver BTW.
Slavery never really ended!
you work for mastas big corp
you pay mastas rent which keeps rising
while your pay amounts to no where near the cost
of living today.
you pay extortion taxes to mastas
big corps/IRS
you send your kids to mastas
miseducated school system
if you dont masta will arrest you.
you raise your kids in the fashion
that masta wants your kids raised.
If you dont do what masta says he definitely
gonna try to make your life living hell.
In 1863 the infamous slave law that struck down liberty
on every black man in the country is considered
Freedom from slavery? cmon!!! Analyze your circumference!
knowing that this happened on the jersey turnpike the idiot driving the limo probably cut in front of the truck trying to keep from running into someone else and got reared by the truck driver.
We're all slaves and corporations only have one color and that is green. Half of the worlds wealth is in the hands of 88 individuals. The race deal is just something that is hyped up by the media and people going on about it only helps the agenda of the NWO. 90% of all the media outlets in the world are owned by 6 corporations. Don't be a sheep and if you doubt what I say do some simple research and then you'll be on the path of the terrifying truth of the world we live in. Have a blessed day.
The driver should be held accountable, he knows what the DOT regulations are and why they are out there.
Joseph Jordan So Joseph, why are commercial trucking companies or entities the transport/distribute goods required to carry multi-million dollar insurance policies? Your statement is like saying what people do does not reflect on their employer while they are on the clock getting paid by said employer. I think you forgot that part and your contention falls far short as a result. Taking your statement into account can only lead to one conclusion, Wal-Mart should do a better job at hiring truck drivers. Period! Companies that interface with the public are required to be insured, as well as carry error and omission insurance. If you were arguing for Wal-Mart you would be close to violating their error and omission insurance policy. The ethics in your statement is non-existent.
depends if the pedestrian is jaywalking
Nevertheless, Janal Howard, companies have the responsibility to hire employees, in this case truck drivers, that will not only follow DOT standards, but company policies and procedures. I follow what you are saying, but companies don't get to hide behind the DOT when their employees do not follow rules. I drove over-the-road for Coca Cola for awhile back in the 80's, and there are yard personnel who are required to ensure drivers perform a pre-trip safety inspection. DOT also requires an inspection every time a drivers in on log, and last I checked with people I know who still drive over-the-road, part of the pre-trip inspection is an inspection of the drivers log. However, that is only at the yard. Once the driver is on the road, the contract between the company and the driver acts as a policy and procedure that the driver will adhere to the rules and regulations to protect the insurance they are required to have by law. If the truck driver does not follow rules and regulations, the company's insurance pays. It works a little differently for independent drivers. However, the insurance requirements are the same. Wal-Mart needs to do a better job at hiring truck drivers because clearly this driver put them at risk if he in fact is considered a company employee. They have a risk manager who ensures they have insurance to cover these kind of accidents. You are right in that Wal-Mart is attempting to ctoa, however, that driver drives for them and is an extension of them. So if he didn't handle his business appropriately, Wal-Mart has a very high level of culpability in the accident. That is why they are being sued. If the driver is independent the law suit is a deep pockets strategy destined to fail regarding Wal-Mart. However, the independent insurance company is on the hook.
My husband is a truck driver and has to try to aide by all of the rules in place by DOT. Why is this driver any different? He's not and Walmart is just plain greedy!
TYPICAL OF WAL-MART TO TRY THIS EVERY LAWSUIT THEY HAVE HAD ON THEM FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OVER ALL ,THEY HAVE TRIED TO WIGGLE OUT OF IT EVEM THE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUITS THEY'VE TRIED NOT TO PAY SOMEBODY NEED TO HOLD WAL-MART ACCOUNTABLE
School buses have no seat belts. If it had been a school bus, would they have claimed the children were negligent?
You would think a large franchise like wallmart could spare restitution for an accident caused by there behalf
Mr. Bey, I agree with u. The point to my post was more about the drivers blame of others rather than excepting responsibility for his own negligence.
Truck Drivers still manager to get around the law. Pay up Walmart. He was representing Walmart!I am still praying for you Tracey. Hang in there because God gotcha!
Joseph Jordan, pleading the fifth in a civil trial? Pleading the fifth is not what you think it is. Its not how you get out of answering questions. It is for self-incrimination in terms of criminal, not negligent, activity.
This damn idiot fool should be made to pay monetary damages for every stupid assed word that flows from his upper shit hole!! And if he still works for Walmart, they should be the ones to pay. Maybe one of his children will get hit by a driver like him, and that driver will spout an ocean of bullshit just like he's doing and then he'll get it.
Kevin Roper is plenty ignorant and a pound stupid……….
I've worked at wal-mart as well as other places like lowes and I know about the "daily" driving limit. I also know how it can be altered by management to look like he wasn't on the road that whole time so they can go past the limit.
Agreed!
They still should have been wearing seatbelts!!
Keep fighting Tracy 🙂
Walmart should be ashamed lol should start to Boycott all Walmart. They are always trying to turn the tables when its their Fault Walmart doesn't care about can't anybody or anything only the color "Green dollars". Walmart loves to Profile ppl of color dont let them fool you it's all there Racist to the Core! It the employees walk off and Protest the working conditions and such poor low wages…Walmart makes billions and other retailers are being force to close their doors, ppl losing their jobs. Now they want to blame Tracy Morgan, for one of their employees?!?! Really! I say show them hit them where it hurt in their pockets they then will feel and understand you just can't continually treat ppl with disrespect! I and millions more say Boycott is the Answer! Just saying Get well soon Tracy, we love you God Bless!
And you dont know how the legal system works in these matters. Yes you can put the blame all you want on Wally world but they will never and anyone in there position will never admit guilt or fault. If they do it makes there stance worse in a civil suit and cost them more money.
The Driver is full of shit and walmart will lose this suite but fighting it to a point by not admitting fault could be the difference between millions and hundreds of millions. You would do the same damn thing in there spot.
"Morgan, however, wants to go ahead with the case because he needs the money from the judgement."
I believe that Walmart or at least the driver is at fault here and Tracy will win this suit. BUT how does he NEED the money from this lawsuit. All the Shows and Specials he has had and Movies he has been in and he still needs money tells who how stupid he is with his money.
What in the world? Who is he to say he has enough money. He need to sue him personally also!! Just total disregard for this man's suffering!!
Here in Canada it is the law that you have to wear a seatbelt… I think all parties involved have to face their own accountability.
This is why lawyers ALWAYS tell defendants to KEEP YOUR DAMN MOUTH SHUT. Some people are too stupid for their own good,
This is why lawyers ALWAYS tell defendants to KEEP YOUR DAMN MOUTH SHUT. Some people are too stupid for their own good,
This is why lawyers ALWAYS tell defendants to KEEP YOUR DAMN MOUTH SHUT. Some people are too stupid for their own good,
You obviously don't understand civil/commerical law. I would stop before you make yourself look even more foolish.
That man is losing out on his money due to his slow recovery, yes he should be compensated. Very funny guy!
I haven't read anything else but the above article, so I'm only going to comment on that. I do believe the fault lies on both sides. If it is true, that Tracy was NOT wearing his seatbelt, then he took his life in his own hands. That's a responsibility you take when step into a vehicle. If the truck driver was truly sleep deprived because of Walmart, then they, are responsible as well. However, I feel that had Mr. Morgan been wearing his seatbelt, this story would probably have a very different outcome. There is fault here, but it lies on both sides. Hard one to judge, based on what I've 'read'. My heart goes out to Tracy Morgan, Godspeed, & the best of wishes for a full recovery, & to the truck driver involved, & his family.
I haven't read anything else but the above article, so I'm only going to comment on that. I do believe the fault lies on both sides. If it is true, that Tracy was NOT wearing his seatbelt, then he took his life in his own hands. That's a responsibility you take when step into a vehicle. If the truck driver was truly sleep deprived because of Walmart, then they, are responsible as well. However, I feel that had Mr. Morgan been wearing his seatbelt, this story would probably have a very different outcome. There is fault here, but it lies on both sides. Hard one to judge, based on what I've 'read'. My heart goes out to Tracy Morgan, Godspeed, & the best of wishes for a full recovery, & to the truck driver involved, & his family.
Ruth Peterson, I just read your comments. Good point. See, this article did not include all the facts. Very sad for all involved.
I'm not being foolish sir. I'm saying only what I know as a truck driver. That's it. And I'm not arguing for Wal-Mart. Companies have insurance because people die or get injured, products get spoiled due to equipment malfunction and drivers make errors. But as a driver I'm just saying there's no way to monitor an employees time at home. So the driver was not in violation of the D.O.T. laws and was legal to drive. So it's negligent on the driver at this point. But still in all WALMART WILL PAY. The driver is going to jail. I know what I'm talking about. But my opinions end there…
their spot cory, not there spot
Lon Duncan Thanks, grammar nazi! Where would the world be without people like you?
Lon Duncan and that would be Cory, not cory
Lon Duncan WATCH OUT! GRAMMAR POLICE!
Alex Simms If you will notice, SHE started it!
Eddie Poole-Boccio I was referring to her, that's why I tagged her. Although I can see why you thought I meant you.
Alex Simms LOL..good deal then! 🙂 Carry on and Merry Christmas…
Joseph. Off Duty is your time so ya he may have parted to long an not slept. I drove for 32 years an when I felt sleepy I stopped an yes I pushed it to the limit at times. He was pushing it because he couldn't stop cause if he did he would be FIRED for being late, The driver made 2 mistakes (1) Trying to be on time an (2) working for this worthless company. An I'm not logically speaking I'm stating a fact. So yes it is the drivers fault BUT Wal Mart should not have put him in that predicament.
Eddie Poole-Boccio That would be Corey. There's an 'e'.
Mitchell Taco Nash You are indeed correct, however, I was going by her spelling.
Eddie Poole-Boccio Let's just agree than Lon's correction is funny if he himself is going to ignore grammar. 😉
Mitchell Taco Nash definitely agreed! 🙂 That's why I was pointing it out.
Kim R Davis, your point is well made. I would like to point out to you that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration writes DOT regulations that state: "The Hours of Service rule for truck drivers contains an 11-hour daily driving limit and 14-hour work day limit." Most, if not all States harken to federal safety laws when it comes to interstate driving.
Montely Wilson-Bey Well said Sir,
Exactly Randy ooooh they will pay. And his dumb ass going to jail. I bet Wal-Mart won't have a lawyer for his ass. He for self right now. All drivers know "Walmart loads are critical" but safety comes first. I DON'T GIVE A DAMN IF IT WAS FOR THE PRESIDENT. I ain't doing it. This dude could've just said "Look I had a long weekend and I'm tired and don't feel adequate to drive, leave me out another day. But he thinking about that money, them miles, and Walmart attitude towards him calling it what it is. Now he messed Tracy life up killed his friend and messed his own life up over what?? Walmart and some penny miles he'll never see again.
Fuck Walmart second tyme I hve heard thy r support n ppl that do wrong first it was that damn cop n Ferguson now tis shit fuck off sum damn where I tell u frfr
Tracy and his friends were not doing anything wrong… But none of the had their seatbelts on.. Maybe next time they will wear them.
I agree…this isn't Walmart ' fault…as drivers we should be held accountable for are actions. I am a truck driver, too…and I know when to day that enough is enough and stop driving when tired…
Joseph Scott Jr. You are right my friend she is Idiot but she will grow up one day an say what is wrong with our world. Sad !!!!!
Joseph Scott Jr. You are right my friend she is Idiot but she will grow up one day an say what is wrong with our world. Sad !!!!!
The driver won't go to jail, he'll just loose his CDL. He'll get probation at best (manslaughter). Even thought he is wrong for driving tired, he did not intend to kill or cause injury to anyone. He intended on making a delivery.. So in that case if all the facts are out and not based on public opinion this is what will happen.
Its 11 hrs driving 14 hrs on duty and a 10 hr break after 14 hrs unless u do a split sleeper then 8 hr break is required but u get less driving time back
U do have the option to return to your native land if u feel so wronged your free now boat leaves at 8
I smell a white driver!
Sorry playa, you admitted fault at the accident, I think you were a rookie driver and probably should have had an instructor in the truck with you. Rule #1, Never admit fault or say, you're sorry at an accident scene. If you do, shut up and pay the piper, because you killed a man also with your negligence and careless inability to handle your equipment. IJS sorry charlie.