Volkswagen taps ken feinberg to steer compensation fund. Calculating the incalculable in the aftermath of sept. Lawyer describes the emotional toll of calculating victims. Kenneth feinbergs compensation fund links 19 deaths to. Feinberg, however, is including any crash that can be linked to the ignition switch malfunction. He goes about his work with rabbinical wisdom and a lot of compassion. Approximately 4,000 undergraduates are candidates for bachelors degrees. Kenneth feinberg, special master of the september 11 victim compensation fund said, i want to mention on the record the extraordinary work of the firm cohen milstein in the preparation and the submission of this claim. Doyle has since filed a claim with the fund and coordinated an. It was also executing a government policy to shield from legal consequence two. Kenneth feinberg has overseen major victims compensation.
Feinberg, one of the nations leading lawyers, has been front and. Like all of us, kenneth feinberg was shaken by 911. Feinberg said the compensation fund will accept applications aug. Lawyer describes the emotional toll of calculating victims compensation after sept. The september 11th victim compensation fund vcf was created by an act of congress, the air transportation safety and system stabilization act 49 usc 40101, shortly after 9 11 to compensate the victims of the attack or their families in exchange for their agreement not to sue the airline corporations involved. True, there are many parts in the book where his writing style seems to.
On january 2, 2011, president obama signed into law the james zadroga 911 health and compensation act of 2010 zadroga act. Ken feinberg on victim compensation attorney kenneth feinberg, known as the master of disaster, has been charged over the years with deciding just. An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a currently valid omb approval number. The september 11th victim compensation fund vcf provides financial compensation for pain and suffering, lost earnings and benefits, replacement services, and past outofpocket medical expenses caused by eligible physical conditions.
This overwhelming participation demonstrates, i believe, the fairness and generosity of the program. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th feinberg, kenneth r. It was a unique, unprecedented commitment to compensate families who lost a loved one on 911 and survivors who were physically injured. Umass amherst names kenneth feinberg as speaker for. Feinberg has recently been working for general motors, administering the victim compensation program tied to. Feinberg has managed the gulf coast claims facility after the 2010 gulf oil spill, the 911 victim compensation fund, the executive compensation fund after the 2008 financial crisis, the hokie. Kenneth feinberg was the special master of the september 11th victim compensation fund. Theres not enough money for las vegas victims, says. Currently serving as adjunct professor of law at the georgetown university law. Unlike the world trade center health program wtchp, the vcf does not cover psychological conditions.
Title ii of the zadroga act reactivated the september 11th victim compensation fund. The firm cohen milstein, in numerous other claims as well, has exhibited. The inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th. Effort to compensate the victims of 911 by kenneth r. Feinberg announces how gm switch victims will be paid.
Theres not enough money for las vegas victims, says compensation fund expert kenneth feinberg. Master of the federal september 11th victim compensation fund of. It was a unique, unprecedented commitment to compensate families who lost a loved one on 9 11 and survivors who were physically injured. Feinberg will discuss how the september 11th victim compensation fund was developed to respond to the needs of the victims of the terrorist attacks. September 11th victim compensation fund 20012003 the 911 victim compensation fund vcf was created by congress as part of the air transportation safety and system stabilization act to compensate 911 victims families in exchange for their agreement not to sue the airlines. He puts forward a short biography so the reader can understand where he comes from in terms of background, education and values. Kenneth feinberg and the victim compensation racket by shannon jones 11 february 2016 in seeking to slash the pensions of up to a million retired workers receiving. The september 11th victim compensation fund vcf was created to provide compensation for any individual or a personal representative of a deceased individual who suffered physical harm or was killed as a result of the terroristrelated aircraft crashes of september 11, 2001 or the debris removal efforts that took place in the immediate aftermath of. Kenneth feinberg be appointed special master over the fund, since he served the. How the law values human life and how compensation can reflect selfworth in the eyes of the recipient. Feinberg was appointed trustee of the victim compensation fund for dalkon shield, a notorious birth control device that manufacturer a. Mayor menino and governor patrick name kenneth feinberg administrator of the one fund boston. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund.
The world trade center health program and the september 11th victim compensation fund the september 11, 2001 attacks on our country exposed thousands of people to a toxic cocktail at the world trade center wtc, pentagon, and the. Kenneth feinberg on compensation fund the aspen institute. Legal precedent offered little help because, as the books subtitle. The unprecedented effort to compensate the victims of 911 by kenneth r. Feinberg special master september 11th victim compensation fund mr. Judge, jury, exchequer as special master of the september 11th victim compensation fund, kenneth r. The signing of the never forget the heroes, james zadroga, ray pfeifer, and luis alvarez permanent authorization of the september 11th victim compensation fund act was a clear vote of confidence in our process and our administration of the fund. Feinberg was appointed by the attorney general of the united states to administer the september 11th victim compensation fund, and in 2010 was appointed by president obama to administer the bp oil spill fund. Just 11 days after the terrorist attacks, congress enacted a new statute. Why the best negotiator in the country doesnt do anything. Compensation is granted to 911 victims families the. The september 11th victim compensation fund vcf was created by an act of congress, the air transportation safety and system stabilization act 49 usc 40101, shortly after 911 to compensate the victims of the attack or their families in exchange for their agreement not to sue the airline corporations involved. Ken feinberg was appointed special master of the fund and. Just eleven days after the 911 terrorist attacks, as the country reeled in shock, congress created the september 11th victim compensation fund.
Tribute should also be paid to all the staff of the victim compensation fund who helped assure its success. Feinberg alone puts a price tag on the lives lost and injuries suffered in. Like none of us, he was asked to put a monetary value on the suffering of survivors and family members of victims. For most people, the title is a philosophical question. He is an attorney and a leading expert in alternative dispute resolution. Kenneth feinberg news from united press international. Compensation fund links 19 deaths to faulty gm switches. Vw names kenneth feinberg to oversee fund for claims on. Victims compensation fund 911 encyclopedia september. September 11th victim compensation fund cohen milstein. The united methodist church split is his latest highprofile project.
Bloomberg and the special master of the nowexpired federal 911 victim compensation fund, kenneth feinberg, urged the workers. Fearing that such litigation could effectively bankrupt commercial carriers, lawmakers created the wtc health program and the 911 victim compensation fund aka wtc vcf. Highprofile fund administrator feinberg discusses victim. Most 911 workers ok health lawsuit settlement cbs news. This is written by kenneth feinberg who was charged with the difficult task of managing the victim compensation funds for 9 11 victims as well as other disasters, including shooting episodes.
What is life worth the inside story of the 9 11 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th. The reactivated vcf opened in october 2011 and was authorized to operate for a period of five years, ending in october 2016. The unprecedented effort to compensate the victims of 911, published by publicaffairs. Administrator kenneth feinberg delivers an opening statement at the one fund town hall meeting at the boston public library. Testimonials 911 victim compensation fund law firm. The vcf has earned a reputation for being faithful to our statute, fair to our claimants, and defensible to the taxpayers. Boston marathon fund releases compensation formula for. Noah kushlefsky is the best and most knowledgeable attorney for the victim compensation fund in the nyc area. What is life worth the unprecedented effort to compensate the victims of 911 2005, perseus books.
The inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th kindle edition by kenneth r. Feinberg has written a book about his work on the sept. Kenneth feinberg and the victim compensation racket. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund and. What is life worth the inside story of the 9 11 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th feinberg, kenneth r. Excerpts of 911 victim compensation fund client testimonials sent to attorney noah kushlefsky and the 911 vcf team at kreindler. The true story of the man put in charge of the 911 victim compensation fund, and a. At the same time, over 4,400 physical injury applications were processed by the fund. In 2011, the fund was reopened to compensate first responders and individuals who later experienced health problems related to 911.
Prod listing of claimants and deceased individuals vcf. Frequently asked questions 911 victim compensation fund. Feinberg, nationally known attorney and special master of the sept. From 2001 to 2003, the september 11th victim compensation fund vcf processed claims relating to injuries and deaths caused by the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund and its effort. During my administration of the september 11th victim. Understanding the september 11th victim compensation fund. Just eleven days after the 9 11 terrorist attacks, as the country reeled in shock, congress created the september 11th victim compensation fund. Mayor menino and governor patrick name kenneth feinberg. Pon program on negotiation at harvard law school s.
This is written by kenneth feinberg who was charged with the difficult task of managing the victim compensation funds for 911 victims as well as other disasters, including shooting episodes. Kenneth roy feinberg born october 23, 1945 is an american attorney, specializing in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Kenneth feinberg has handled settlements with 9 11 victims and the bp oil disaster. Kenneth feinberg in washington last year in a meeting about the general motors victim compensation program. Feinberg is an attorney who has also served as a special master for highprofile issues such as compensation for september 11 victims and executive pay. The special master is authorized under the regulations to publish a list of individuals who have filed a claim with the september 11th victim compensation fund on behalf of a deceased individual, as well as the names of the deceased individuals on whose behalf a claim has been filed. Volkswagen will set up a fund to compensate owners of its diesel cars that cheat on emission tests, and it tapped kenneth feinberg to decide how much each should receive. Prod log in september 11th victim compensation fund.
940 1625 841 502 1478 1425 1094 1393 900 406 665 817 632 1109 537 559 346 1487 1127 1612 1342 218 1514 1099 954 1065 1340 1463 371 1059 1354 1163