When it's finally decided that the class actions will get the lowest priority, there's danger of another eruption. There's bickering over pinching of clients, a lot of yelling and the risk of fists flying, as the self-important lawyers jostle for position. The various trial lawyers turn up demanding a lead in the negotiation. When Krane Chemicals makes a pretence at a settlement with all prospective claimants in the Krane case. The story is also told from different perspectives so that there is a balanced view of the process Best scene in story:
I liked this story because it was a detailed account on how elections to the Supreme Court may become subverted. Carl is to pay $8 million for this service but the money will not be traced back to him. However, Sheila is due for reelection to the Supreme Court in 12 months, (six months before the Krane appeal comes up) and Rinehart assures Carl that if he can have her replaced by a judge sympathetic to corporate clients facing liability cases, Carl will get the reversal he needs. It is believed that she will cast the decisive vote that will defeat the Krane appeal as she's done in similar cases. Justice Sheila McCarthy, a known moderate, is deemed to be the problem. The Mississippi Supreme Court has nine judges, and Rinehart's investigations have shown that they will most likely be split 5:4 against Krane, in the event of the appeal. He wants the judgment reversed altogether, and he enlists the services of a shadowy figure called Rinehart who's team are experts at interfering in campaigns for Supreme Court elections. Carl resolves to appeal against the liability judgment at the Mississippi Supreme Court.
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