Atlanta Judge Rules Against Nick Gordon In Bobbi Kristina Brown Wrongful Death Lawsuit

“If you don’t have the money to begin with, then many defendants say, ‘Why would I pay a lawyer to represent me in this case? Sure, let them get a hundred million dollars against me. Good luck finding a hundred million dollars,'” Pate said.

David Ware, an attorney for Brown estate conservator Bedelia Hargrove, said his client is satisfied with the judge’s ruling and will aggressively pursue whatever damages are awarded.

The lawsuit seeks $50 million in compensatory damages, as well as punitive damages, and the return of Bobbi Kristina Brown’s property, including a valuable ring, Ware said.

“You can’t ignore the court process, especially when you are accused of having engaged in this sort of horrific conduct,” Ware said in a phone interview, “You have to give account, and Mr. Gordon decided to thumb his nose at the court process and the court has finally said that he must pay.”