Chapter 385 (1/2)
The part of American lawyers in the name of ”vulture” is a very unique group. They are among the solicitors and will pursue any litigation demand that may bring benefits. Large scale collective prosecution is their favorite way of attack. Sports stars, big companies, government agencies and so on are their favorite defendants. Their families are generally victims without deep social relations Is their favorite plaintiff.
They often sign contracts similar to gambling agreements with plaintiffs who are eager for money but have little knowledge of the law. They are willing to bear part or all of the high litigation costs for the plaintiff like venture capital.
Such behavior is sometimes beneficial to the society. For example, in the 78 Ford Pinto gas tank fire case, vulture lawyers won jury damages totalling $127.8 million for three victims. Although the final amount of compensation is far less than this figure, and the amount of settlement out of court is also confidential, this act has greatly deterred Ford company, ordered it to recall cars on a large scale to solve the design hidden trouble, save the possible life and property loss of drivers and passengers in the future, seek justice for the victims, and make the passengers who are severely burned in the accident have enough wealth to survive the illness In the second half of his life, vulture lawyers themselves have made a lot of money in this lawsuit, which can be said to be a positive case of win-win.
However, most of the time, this kind of behavior is not good, and it also makes the social atmosphere of the United States which has become a trend of disputes. It was Ford's Pinto car. In 1980, a group of lawyers tried to follow the same pattern to eat big businesses. As a result, under Ford's resolute counterattack, each plaintiff finally got $7500. All the huge prophase investment of vultures was completely wasted. The plaintiff was exhausted in the long-term litigation process and left the court with double pain.
The probability that they will succeed in big companies is very low. What they like most is big stars and government agencies that pay attention to reputation. Big stars often choose private reconciliation in the face of false accusations, even if they are wronged, because stars can't afford the reputation loss caused by being questioned by the public in the litigation process.
Of course, in other words, the stars themselves are not very clean. Without the awe of these people, I'm afraid their behavior will be more out of order.
Officials of government agencies often make these shameless guys succeed for election or promotion. For example, the public subway company in New York has to accompany lawyers and plaintiffs for various reasons every year. In fact, the money is for taxpayers. As long as they can spend money to eliminate disasters, officials will not be distressed.
This very contradictory group of people, now for the first time, have their eyes on Song ya.
”Die loyal” fans who had just had a good talk with Hamlin changed their mouths immediately after they were enticed by vulture lawyers to show ”money”. What is the idol? Can I eat it? The lawyers also contacted his friends who were physically abnormal at the party to start a class action lawsuit.
”I just talked to the other lawyer and they asked for 10 million in private settlement.”
”They are threatening not to agree to a settlement, and they are going to recruit more victims across the country to participate in this lawsuit and make a big deal of it,” Hamlin said
”What are they suing me for?”
Song Ya was angry and laughed, ”they don't use our products!”
”You don't sound like a law school aspirant, aplus.”
Hamlin is very serious. ”They will sue you for deliberately using bad demonstration in the MV of where is the love and neglecting the safety disclosure obligation. You have 80% shares of Bain company. They can easily find out. They will seek to define your MV as promotional products containing commercial advertisements.”
”I played in my own house and I didn't give any hint.” Song Ya felt that things were a little bad, ”you have not warned me.”
”Goodman and I didn't expect anyone to be so stupid, but it just happened.”
”Your opportunity is the key to the court's offense and defense,” Hamlin said. ”You told a lot of people that you would use this part of the MV to bring your own fluorescent products, right?”
Song Ya calmed down and thought about it carefully. He didn't guard against this aspect. At least, he didn't cover up. He told the producer of Sony Columbia Records, director Larry, the cameraman of the film crew, and he didn't cover up his own people
”You'll have a lot of loopholes as soon as you start a lawsuit.”
Hamlin said, ”in the end, you won't lose much money, but if you keep fighting, your reputation will be damaged. If you don't say anything else, do you still sell clothes? The word ”toxic fluorescent agent” must not be associated with the textile industry... ”
“Fxxk！ These damned hooligans
Song Ya scolded a rude word, ”what do you suggest?”
”We can't afford to pay $10 million, so we have to show the strongest stance first, lower their psychological expectations and prepare for future reconciliation. I suggest that we try not to engage in long-term litigation and defense. Please note that the New York prosecutorial system has always been biased towards Giuliani, like the party, and you gave high-profile support to Dinkins in the last New Year's activities. ”
Hamlin replied, ”we also need to put a warning below the first music video and where is the love's glowing party footage, such as don't imitate.””What about those that have been sold?” Song Ya asked.
”Don't worry about that for the moment. Wait for the next reaction.” Hamlin said, ”you can talk to Goodman and Eli, especially Eli. He is professional in crisis public relations.”
”Well, tell them for me that I won't reconcile with them even if it costs 20 million yuan.”