That’s what overwhelming evidence seems to suggest, I write in Point of Law. I ask: does anyone want to claim that the Garza case was an example of the jury system working well?
Also there: Michael Krauss and I criticize the Ninth Circuit’s command to Los Angeles that the Eighth Amendment prohibits them from arresting homeless people in Skid Row for their conduct; why you can’t believe everything you quoted from plaintiffs’ lawyers in the press; Maryland lead paint legislation; and who really outspends whom in ballot battles.
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In lead paint; Maryland
“Juror took loans from plaintiff in Texas Vioxx case”
Merck wants Leonel Garza’s $13 million verdict reviewed. (AP/Boston Globe, Sept. 1). For other doubts about the case, see Ted’s post of Apr. 23 and Point of Law coverage here….