Those Closing Arguments in "Thomas" - What's Been Said, So Far

Closing arguments are the last chance for attorneys to connect with and influence the jury.  This morning and early afternoon in "Thomas" the plaintiff attorneys had their shot.  They will also be back with a rebuttal after the defense makes their closers.  The Judge ensured that the plaintiff will NOT introduce any new material or arguments in the rebuttal phase.

Here are some observations from the peanut gallery at "Thomas":

"Motley Rice's Jack McConnell aka "My mother/my parents" used his time this AM to address what he views as the historical time line of knowledge.  In essence this mirrored his opening and closing arguments in the Rhode Island Lead Paint Trial II. 

"The other plaintiff attorney Peter Earle [who has about 30 other personal injury lead paint cases in the hopper and therefore has lots riding on "Thomas"] spent about 45 minutes after lunch talking about why he thinks the evidence shows the defendants are responsible due to when they manufactured and when paint was applied on the walls of the two residences in which the young Steven Thomas lived."

"Motley Rice plaintiff attorney Fidelma Fitzpatrick is currently using her time to talk about Steven Thomas, his life, and his elevated blood lead levels.  She has used the 'jumbotron' in the courtroom to show the jury some of the questions they'll be asked and then placed check-marks next to the answers in favor of the plaintiff - mmm - think overhead projector from elementary school."

I love that schoolmarm touch by Fitzpatrick.  Yeah, showing the jurors how and where to place the check-marks.

Further contributions welcome from those at "Thomas." Please contact Mgenova981@aol.com or 203-468-8579, 860-280-5613 cell. 

Comments

[jerry brown]

California has not yet sued the EPA for its failure to grant a waiver under the Clean Air Act. The action is intended to allow the state's tailpipe emissions standards to go into effect. The suit is on behalf of our Republican governor who has taken the lead in fighting global warming.
The EPA has been guilty of unconscionable delay. The lawsuit will be filed next week.