Comedian Tracy Morgan has responded to statements made by Walmart faulting him for failing to wear a seatbelt in the June 7 accident involving a Walmart truck that killed a fellow comedian and severely injured Morgan.
Morgan was in disbelief in an email sent to USA Today, saying that he felt he had to “speak out” in response to Walmart’s assertion that it was not liable for damages because Morgan and the other passengers weren’t wearing seatbelts at the time.
“After I heard what Walmart said in court I felt I had to speak out,” said Morgan. “I can’t believe Walmart is blaming me for an accident that they caused — my friends and I were doing nothing wrong.”
Brooke Buchanan, a Walmart spokesperson, reiterated that the company was required to respond to the lawsuit with a statement that included facts and defenses for the case, according to the USA Today story. Buchanan also said the company is considering a settlement.
“We have also taken steps to encourage settlement discussions,” Buchanan said. “Our thoughts continue to go out to everyone involved, and we remain committed to doing what’s right.”
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