Posted on 05/16/2008 7:31:29 AM PDT by MrLegalReform
This seems to be the year of big-time plaintiffs trial lawyers facing bad behavior charges. The latest case is the Kentucky Three wealthy trial lawyers who are now themselves on trial, accused of stealing $65 million from their clients in a diet drug settlement.
During the ongoing and increasingly bizarre saga, a new excuse has been articulated by the defense attorney for Melbourne Mills, Jr.: the accused suffered from alcoholism, wasnt involved in the case and therefore could not be held accountable.
(Excerpt) Read more at chamberpost.com ...
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