Comments on: Pearson’s pants appeal

By: E-Bell

E-Bell — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:15:13 +0000

In defense of the defense attorneys, the cost of litigating this particular case was high because Pearson filed a lot of frivolous motions, which must be opposed.

You can look up the docket history of the case at the D.C. Superior Court web site.

In my own experience, it’s always more work when your opposition is stupid or crazy.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:46:20 +0000

$82,000 for attorneys fees huh? Seems like there might be a good idea for a post about the high cost of the present tort system. Specifically, the overbilling and over charging of clients by defense firms. I especially liked the line where they ask the court to compensate the Chungs for their harassment, financial, and emotional toll by paying $82,000 to their Attorneys. I’m sure they will sleep much better at night knowing their high dollar DC lawyer got $82,000 for defending a trivial tort case a first year associate could probably knock out. No one can honestly say plaintiffs are the sole burden on the tort system without looking at the heavy and unreasonable fees defense attorneys bill their clients.

By: Peter Nordberg

Peter Nordberg — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:45:40 +0000

I remain interested in seeing the detail on those fees, which is not provided in the motion — not in what’s posted online, anyway.