Frequently, local news stories involve legal issues which touch the lives of all of us. Tom's ability to explain complicated issues in down-to-earth ways makes him a go-to guy for reporters trying to clarify our complicated world. When the issue of red-light cameras came up in late October, Max Winitz asked Tom his opinion. Local - WWSB ABC 7 MySuncoast Florida … [Read more...]
The Make-Believe Problem of Class-Action Lawsuits It's not unusual to hear complaints on talk radio or cable talk shows about the so-called problem of class-action lawsuits. The discussion usually centers around the issue of whether it's fair that some lawyers bring forward a class-action lawsuit, make a million dollars in attorney fees and share a few dollars or a gift certificate with all the members of the group or "class." Not fair, right? It may seem unfair if you aren't familiar with … [Read more...]
The case of attorney Roy Pearson, who sued his dry cleaner for $54 million over some missing pants is over, and the court did the right thing, bouncing the case at the first opportunity. Interestingly, it took only a few days for the forces of Corporate America to begin using the case of the $54 million pants to bolster their case for cutting off the rights of the truly injured. It is undeniable that the pants lawsuit was an abuse of the system. It's a shame that the case ever got … [Read more...]
