Pa. Patriot ARRESTED at the OC dinner @ The Old Country Buffet in Dickson City 5/9

[headcase]

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

A recent settlement conference was canceled three business days prior to the scheduled date by the defandant's attorneys.

Their letter explaining the reasons is here.

The defendants are now being represented by new counsel. No clear word on exactly why.

Hmmm,
Getting a retainer to represent a municipality ~+$50,000
Blowing through retainer money and racking up billable hours ~+$65,000
Realizing your firms reputation will not be worth shit after losing such a ridiculous case in Federal court ~ Not worth the bullshit

Can you say, rats jumping off sinking ship?

[lildobe]

My first thought was that their insurance company is denying the claim, or has dropped their coverage since they've had so many lawsuits...

[Evolution]

All I can say is ROFLMFAO! Send me a message when we all can get together in Patriot City Borough.

[edstephan]

Originally Posted by headcase

Hmmm,
Getting a retainer to represent a municipality ~+$50,000
Blowing through retainer money and racking up billable hours ~+$65,000
Realizing your firms reputation will not be worth shit after losing such a ridiculous case in Federal court ~ Not worth the bullshit

Can you say, rats jumping off sinking ship?

Tried to rep ya but I have to spresd the love


An OC Activist and 1 of the 3%
Ed Stephan

[mjfletcher]

Originally Posted by headcase

Hmmm,
Getting a retainer to represent a municipality ~+$50,000
Blowing through retainer money and racking up billable hours ~+$65,000
Realizing your firms reputation will not be worth shit after losing such a ridiculous case in Federal court ~ Not worth the bullshit

Can you say, rats jumping off sinking ship?

Did the Police Chief, Mayor, and Borough Council resign?

[str8shooter]

My uninformed guess would be it's a stall tactic. Based on a recent incident I went through, I'm assuming the judge imposed some time limits and the conference date was set in stone. I think one of the only ways to buy some extra time after dragging the law suit out this long is to change legal councel and beg the court for an extension so the new attorneys can come up to speed on the case. Probably in hopes of wearing the plaintiffs down emotionally and/or financially so they will agree to a settlement more favorable to the defendants just to put an end to the whole ordeal. Keep in mind that the defendants are on the clock throughout this process, but the plaintiffs are taking time out of their own, and their family's lives. However, I get the distinct impression Gorillas don't wear down that easily.

[mikey]

I just want to make sure I am there when this finally goes to trial. It is going to be priceless!!

[normanvin]

Originally Posted by str8shooter

My uninformed guess would be it's a stall tactic. .

I agree......

[BB62]

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

A recent settlement conference was canceled three business days prior to the scheduled date by the defandant's attorneys.

Their letter explaining the reasons is here.

The defendants are now being represented by new counsel. No clear word on exactly why.

How do you know about new counsel?

At least in my reading of it, the letter doesn't say anything about a change of counsel.

[headcase]

Originally Posted by BB62

How do you know about new counsel?

At least in my reading of it, the letter doesn't say anything about a change of counsel.

Is that the only court document relating to this case, that you have read?