Just because they're filing for 50 mil doesn't mean they'll get it...they could ask for the moon if they want..also, a "middle class citizen" would be equally punished by a far lesser amount, so your point of unfairness is in error.

No sympathy for the victim Huh? Well, she's not doing the suing is she? She was a simple waitress and now she's dead through no fault of her own.

It appears you also failed to account that Brandy probably has pretty good insurance. When all is settled she may walk away with a misdemeanor and higher insurance premiums. That's it.