Posted on 03/27/2026 11:54:15 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
CNN This Morning spotlighted a $6 million verdict and aired personal injury lawyer Mark Lanier’s comments, even as his firm says it has recovered “over $20 billion” for clients and typically charges whopping contingency fees of “between 33 and 40%” of recoveries.
Host Audie Cornish turned to plaintiff Tammy Rodriguez, whose 11-year-old daughter died by suicide in 2021, and asked about criticism from a Wall Street Journal editorial describing such cases as a “social media shakedown” benefiting trial lawyers more than families.
Rodriguez rejected that characterization, insisting the lawsuits are not financially motivated.
“The attorneys that we have been involved with are not out there for the money,” she said. “It’s not about the money for any of us actually. As hard as it is for people to hear that or they don't want to believe us, this is about accountability.”
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Raise your hand if you believe that Mark Lanier, the lawyer in the photo, who has raked in $20 billion in verdict of which he gets 33-40%, isn’t in it for the money. Bueller? Bueller?
Ping to Liberal Media Criticism list.
When they say it’s “not about the money”, it’s about the money.
Bingo!
Yep. Just like when Dems say “I’m not lying”. They’re lying.
it’s always about the money. Deep Pockets
I say make people pay for use of all aps. Parents will regulate use and content better if it comes out of their pocket.
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