The Velvet Hammer Podcast (TM) was becoming not exactly a chore. And not exactly a bore. But it was destined to either dry up and wither away slowly. Or it needed a major redo.I loved doing it that first year
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The aftermath of a crappy $6M wrongful death verdict.
We are all gathered. Back in the courtroom. Two and a half hours after closing ended. The presiding juror has handed the verdict up. The judge has read it. Trying to keep face unreadable. Hands it to the bailiff. Who…
Trials and babies
On Tuesday mediation failed which means the wrongful death trial will start August 19. Before my mind switches to battle mode, another thought fills my mind. And that thought turns to feelings. And those feelings begin to spread throughout my…
On grief and the passing of Nala
After Nala died I fled to New York for a few weeks. Partly to visit Noelle but also to avoid being in the house on Queen Anne hill. Where Nala lived with me for 13 of her 16 years.Letting her…
The client (many years later)
We drive down the hill to watch the sunset from the beach. Phuong has come for a visit. We first met in the hospital She had just turned 18. Barely escaped death. During the Ride the Duck crash of September…
The anti-relaxer, and other non-sequiturs
After hearing I was heading back into trial, a lovely friend from kindergarten urged me to retire. What more do you need Karen. What more do you have to prove. You deserve to relax and spend more time being a…
Voir Dire zoom from Hawaii
Postscript: this is from my trial diary of prophylaxis class action against seattle children’s hospital. Trial day 3 6:00 Cockadoodle doo. Wake up. 6:25 Get up and make bed.6:45 White T. tan lulu shorts. Pink crock slides. Pink sweater jacket picked…
Trial diary excerpt and the Protest case settles.
Thursday Jan. 25, 2024.The seventh day of trial is over in our prophlaxis Aspergillus fungus class action against Seattle Childrens’ Hospital. Walk into the hall and see Alysha Katie Lisa Melanie Furhad Brendon Kassie Julia and some of our BLM…
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Goodbye abota.
-ABOTA is a plaintiff/defendant trial bar invitation only. Have been a member for about 20 years. But have never felt any particular benefit. The yearly dinner was nice – it is enjoyable to see each other. But the covid pause…
Earth, Wind and the Lahaina Fire
Aug 7. 2023
Launiopoko Hawaii. 3.2 miles outside of Lahaina proper.
Nine of us spend the entire day unloading the 40’ shipping container from Bali and Java that has just arrived after a year’s worth of planning. Michael and Zoe…