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Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate Over December Plane Crash
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Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate Over December Plane Crash

Two wrongful death lawsuits seeking $15 million each have been filed by the Dutton family estates against Greg Biffle's estate, alleging inadequate aircraft maintenance caused the Dec. 18 plane crash in North Carolina that killed Biffle, his wife, their two children, and pilots Dennis and Jack Dutton. The lawsuits claim Biffle, who owned the Cessna 500 Citation II, was responsible for ensuring proper maintenance. NTSB findings showed the altimeter gave incorrect readings and neither Jack Dutton nor Biffle had proper pilot endorsements for the aircraft.

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Steve O'Donnell Becomes First Non-France Family CEO of NASCAR
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Steve O'Donnell Becomes First Non-France Family CEO of NASCAR

Steve O'Donnell was introduced as NASCAR's new CEO at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, becoming the first person outside the France family to hold the top position. Jim France stepped down as CEO but remains chairman. O'Donnell, who previously served as president since March 2025, vowed to unite the industry and restore fun to the racing series, calling it a 'badass American sport.' The leadership change follows an antitrust lawsuit settlement with Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, and the resignation of Commissioner Steve Phelps.

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