[Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!

[Jim Johnson]

Amen, Buster.

Perfect example is the current case against Merck concerning Vioxx.
Merck is settling out of court to the tune of $4.85 BILLION.  Members
of the class will see something like $120K each while the law firm
Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP will rake in many millions for each
trial lawyer involved.

Merck immediately took Vioxx off the market when research showed an
increased risk of heart attack and stroke in those taking the maximum
dosage. I know, I was one of them. (Also involved were Celebrex and
Bextra shortly thereafter). Ostensibly these attorneys have saved us
all from evil Merck out of the goodness of their hearts and at great
personal sacrifice.

It is so sad that the only thanks they will get for all their hard
work and sacrifice to protect us all will be many millions each in
their bank accounts, a mansion and a garage full of Ferraris...

Poor souls...

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
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On 11/15/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> David Riker wrote:  " I can't find it now but read that there is actually a
> class action lawsuit to ban traffic circles as they violate the Americans
> With Disabilities Act."
>
> But remember, there is a cadre of trial lawyers out there who make
> mega-bucks just filing these extortionate lawsuits, then negotiating a
> "settlement" that lines their pockets.  (Everyone has been a member of some
> "class", and are notified of the settlements.  Next time, take a close look
> at what the lawyers make compared to members of the "class" that has
> supposedly been wronged").
>
> When it comes to the "rights" of those with disabilities, England makes the
> U.S.look like a piker with all of the safeguards they require.  And yet,
> they don't seem to have any problem negotiating roundabouts.
>
> Buster Evans