Comments on: Vernon Jones and DeKalb County Liable For Discrimination Damages

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:49:52 +0000

I assume you are a lawyer. I hardly ever hear an ambulance chaser defense. Look I know how the system works. The dance. Not a bad way to get your hooks into the economy. I use lawyers and I have no problem with that. It is necessary. But they write the laws and then make money off it. Alright, we let that happen. And you are right DeKalb county should be embarrassed. They are not though. These jokers come out and proclaim they won! !!!!! I guess their definition is different than mine.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:45:40 +0000

I don’t think it’s accurate to blame the lawyers. After all, they didn’t discriminate, and someone has to represent both sides. Yes they made money from it, but it is their right to charge for their services, just like any other profession. I understand they are always an easy target for blame in ANY legal case, but it’s not necessarily appropriate to blame them.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:56:09 +0000

Now, do not seem surprised. Really, we elect lawyers and they write the laws, so they can build billable hours. Name of the game, “thank you for suing my client”, the refrain these grinning lawyers sing. Just keep on expecting the same….. It is only worse on the state and national level.

By: pwd

pwd — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:00:44 +0000

someone made bank off of this suit, and his name begins with ‘vernon’s’ and ends with ‘lawyer’. 2.5 million in attorney’s fees? 6 years to get to a jury trial?

now if the plaintiffs’ lawyers get their way, there’ll be another couple million flowing from county to lawyer.

to recap the case: 6 years of suing, paltry jury award, minimal impact on county politics, and rich, rich lawyers.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:21:53 +0000

Lol I meant king Vernon hahah

but Vernon doing something shady??? I’m appalled sir! Appalled!!! Hahaha