Vw names kenneth feinberg to oversee fund for claims on emissions deception. The true story of the man put in charge of the 911 victim compensation fund, and a. 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 911 fund and its effort. The inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th kindle edition by kenneth r. It was a unique, unprecedented commitment to compensate families who lost a loved one on 911 and survivors who were physically injured. 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. Feinberg announces how gm switch victims will be paid. The reactivated vcf opened in october 2011 and was authorized to operate for a period of five years, ending in october 2016. 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. 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. He puts forward a short biography so the reader can understand where he comes from in terms of background, education and values.
Pon program on negotiation at harvard law school s. Administrator kenneth feinberg delivers an opening statement at the one fund town hall meeting at the boston public library. Feinberg special master september 11th victim compensation fund mr. The vcf has earned a reputation for being faithful to our statute, fair to our claimants, and defensible to the taxpayers. 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 has handled settlements with 9 11 victims and the bp oil disaster. In its haste, congress provided very few guidelines as to how the funds should be distributed and set no limit on.
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. Unlike the world trade center health program wtchp, the vcf does not cover psychological conditions. 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. Ken feinberg was appointed special master of the fund and. Tribute should also be paid to all the staff of the victim compensation fund who helped assure its success. Prod listing of claimants and deceased individuals vcf. The united methodist church split is his latest highprofile project. Mayor menino and governor patrick name kenneth feinberg. Just eleven days after the 9 11 terrorist attacks, as the country reeled in shock, congress created the september 11th victim compensation fund. Lawyer describes the emotional toll of calculating victims compensation after sept. Effort to compensate the victims of 911 by kenneth r. He goes about his work with rabbinical wisdom and a lot of compassion. Feinberg will discuss how the september 11th victim compensation fund was developed to respond to the needs of the victims of the terrorist attacks.
Just eleven days after the 911 terrorist attacks, as the country reeled in shock, congress created the september 11th victim compensation fund. Kenneth feinberg and the victim compensation racket. Testimonials 911 victim compensation fund law firm. Judge, jury, exchequer as special master of the september 11th victim compensation fund, kenneth r. Volkswagen taps ken feinberg to steer compensation fund. Bloomberg and the special master of the nowexpired federal 911 victim compensation fund, kenneth feinberg, urged the workers. 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. Noah kushlefsky is the best and most knowledgeable attorney for the victim compensation fund in the nyc area. Kenneth feinbergs compensation fund links 19 deaths to. Highprofile fund administrator feinberg discusses victim. 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. Compensation fund links 19 deaths to faulty gm switches.
Kenneth feinberg in washington last year in a meeting about the general motors victim compensation program. Most 911 workers ok health lawsuit settlement cbs news. Frequently asked questions 911 victim compensation fund. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund. This overwhelming participation demonstrates, i believe, the fairness and generosity of the program. Feinberg, one of the nations leading lawyers, has been front and. Feinberg was appointed trustee of the victim compensation fund for dalkon shield, a notorious birth control device that manufacturer a.
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. It was also executing a government policy to shield from legal consequence two. Prod log in september 11th victim compensation fund. 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. Theres not enough money for las vegas victims, says compensation fund expert kenneth feinberg. On january 2, 2011, president obama signed into law the james zadroga 911 health and compensation act of 2010 zadroga act. Kenneth feinberg has overseen major victims compensation. Just 11 days after the terrorist attacks, congress enacted a new statute.
Understanding the september 11th victim compensation fund. Boston marathon fund releases compensation formula for. Victims compensation fund 911 encyclopedia september. He is an attorney and a leading expert in alternative dispute resolution. What is life worth the inside story of the 9 11 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th. Lawyer describes the emotional toll of calculating victims. 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. Currently serving as adjunct professor of law at the georgetown university law. 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. Kenneth feinberg was the special master of the september 11th victim compensation fund. Like none of us, he was asked to put a monetary value on the suffering of survivors and family members of victims. Mayor menino and governor patrick name kenneth feinberg administrator of the one fund boston. 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. Approximately 4,000 undergraduates are candidates for bachelors degrees.
Feinberg, nationally known attorney and special master of the sept. For most people, the title is a philosophical question. Fearing that such litigation could effectively bankrupt commercial carriers, lawmakers created the wtc health program and the 911 victim compensation fund aka wtc vcf. Feinberg has recently been working for general motors, administering the victim compensation program tied to. Feinberg, the lawyer who headed the 911 victim compensation fund, which was established by congress just days after the disaster, spent three years distributing money. 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. True, there are many parts in the book where his writing style seems to. Master of the federal september 11th victim compensation fund of. Theres not enough money for las vegas victims, says.
September 11th victim compensation fund cohen milstein. The unprecedented effort to compensate the victims of 911 by kenneth r. Doyle has since filed a claim with the fund and coordinated an. In 2011, the fund was reopened to compensate first responders and individuals who later experienced health problems related to 911. During my administration of the september 11th victim. Title ii of the zadroga act reactivated the september 11th victim compensation fund. Kenneth roy feinberg born october 23, 1945 is an american attorney, specializing in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm cohen milstein, in numerous other claims as well, has exhibited. 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. It was a unique, unprecedented commitment to compensate families who lost a loved one on 9 11 and survivors who were physically injured. Legal precedent offered little help because, as the books subtitle. Feinberg has written a book about his work on the sept. Umass amherst names kenneth feinberg as speaker for.
Why the best negotiator in the country doesnt do anything. The unprecedented effort to compensate the victims of 911, published by publicaffairs. Calculating the incalculable in the aftermath of sept. Kenneth feinberg be appointed special master over the fund, since he served the. Excerpts of 911 victim compensation fund client testimonials sent to attorney noah kushlefsky and the 911 vcf team at kreindler. 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. What is life worth the unprecedented effort to compensate the victims of 911 2005, perseus books. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th feinberg, kenneth r. 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. 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 inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th. Ken feinberg on victim compensation attorney kenneth feinberg, known as the master of disaster, has been charged over the years with deciding just.
What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund and. How the law values human life and how compensation can reflect selfworth in the eyes of the recipient. Feinberg alone puts a price tag on the lives lost and injuries suffered in. Kenneth feinberg on compensation fund the aspen institute. Feinberg, however, is including any crash that can be linked to the ignition switch malfunction. Kenneth feinberg news from united press international. Like all of us, kenneth feinberg was shaken by 911. At the same time, over 4,400 physical injury applications were processed by the fund.
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