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(Melbourne, Florida)  After hours of mediation between the family of Gerald Morelock with Billy Lane and attorneys for DaimlerChrysler, an out of court settlement has been negotiated. The civil action was filed in October of 2006 by June Morelock, the mother of Gerald Morelock against William D. Lane and Daimler Chrysler for the wrongful death of her son. Attorneys for all parties met with a mediator for hours on Monday with Billy Lane and the Morelock family all present. The case is now closed and a settlement has been reached between the parties for a undisclosed amount .

 Billy Lane is still facing criminal charges for DUI Manslaughter, but the civil action against him and Dodge has ended in agreement. Lane’s criminal charges for DUI Manslaughter are still pending with the next scheduled hearing date of August 17 at the Brevard county court house in Viera Florida.

Byron Morelock, the brother of Gerald Morelock, the man killed by Billy Lane in the September 4, 2006 crash has released the following statement:

The Morelock family and Billy Lane / Daimler have come to an agreement. We would like to personally show our gratitude and heartfilled thanks to all of the people thru-out the nation that have showed us their support , love and caring. My family may not have made it through these hard times if it wasn’t for your caring and sympathy. Our tragedy has opened up a ground swell of emotions to say the least. We are just one, of too many families that have been forced into a regrettable situation. I once said that everyone loses in these situations……..although we lost Gerry, who was my best friend and big brother, It seems that I have found so many other ” brothers.” Men and woman that have taken time out of their lives to help us in many ways. They never have met us but opened up their hearts and souls to us .Gerry always said that I looked at the cup half “full”. With all the love shown to us by so many……our cup is slowly but surely filling up !! Please stay in touch with us. Let’s try and turn our tragedy into something good.

With true sincerity, Byron , Seany, June,Dawn & Chelsey Morelock

 More to come as I get the facts with more pictures and interviews coming.

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SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire/ — What type of wine do you drink after you park your motorcycle and unzip your leathers? Try V-Twin Zin(R) from V-Twin Vineyards, based in the Sonoma County, CA. Motorcycle enthusiasts — turned winemakers, rolling to success with V-Twin motorcycle themed wines selling nationwide.

“The motorcycle lifestyle is about freedom and enjoying life,” says Scott Del Fava, Brand Manager for V-Twin Vineyards. “Our 2004 V-Twin Zin(R), is very smooth and drinkable — especially with your favorite grilled meat dish. After a long weekend ride — open a bottle while waiting for the grill to heat up and have a glass or two! This wine is good — damn good!”

In the last 20 years, the “outlaw biker” image associated with Harleys has been replaced by a new demographic. Most bikers are now in their 40s and 50s, with steady careers and families. What they share is a love of the finer things in life, and an interest in good food, good times… and of course, good wine.

V-Twin Vineyards also fosters an online community, the “Easy Rider Wine Club,” that allows members to post photos of their bikes, share news and information, rides and events.

“It’s not that bikers have gone soft,” says Scott Del Fava, brand manager of V-Twin Vineyards. “We’re just conspicuous consumers; we like the finer things in life. I don’t think any of us are the bad boys you’d think of when you think of hardcore motorcyclists. V-Twin Vineyards is simply producing another lifestyle product for the upscale motorcycle enthusiast.”

The V-Twin Vineyards team has decades of experience in the wine industry, and the grapes for V-Twin Zin have been carefully selected from prime vineyards in the legendary Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys.

V-Twin Zin is currently available via the company website and thru select distributors. Planned Releases include: River Run Chardonnay(R), Poker Run Cabernet(R), Redwood Run Zinfandel(R), Toy Run Rose(R), Bike Week Merlot(R), — and a special Reserve V-Twin Zin(R) with a flaming skull on the front label. These ain’t no sissy wines! Look for a tasting room in the not-too- distant future, with good wine, a little attitude, and plenty of motorcycle parking out front.

  Visit www.vtwinwines.com for more info on V-Twin Vineyards.

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