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| Judge loses pants appeal |
| 2008-12-18 |
| Appellant, Roy Pearson, who is an attorney, sued the Chungs, the owners of a dry cleaner called Custom Cleaners, alleging common law fraud and violations of the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act ("CPPA"). His lawsuit was based upon signs that the Chungs displayed in their store stating "Satisfaction Guaranteed" and "Same Day Service." At the conclusion of a bench trial, Judge Judith Bartnoff, in a well-reasoned opinion, found for the Chungs on all claims. Pearson argues that the trial court misapplied the law and erred in denying his motion for a jury trial. We affirm the trial court's decision. |
| Posted by:Nimble Spemble |
| #4 The bastard ought to be made to cough up something. He ruined them. Sadly, the Chungs were forced to close Custom Cleaners in September 2007 due to the emotional toll and flagging revenues which resulted from Mr. PearsonÂ’s lawsuit. The Chungs now operate only one small pick-up dry cleaning store called Happy Cleaners located at 1119 7th Street, NW in Washington, DC. Friggin lawyers. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-12-18 17:20 |
| #3 This Pearson guy has set a very bad example of abusing the law beyond any common sense...he should be stripped off his law practice license. |
| Posted by: hmm 2008-12-18 17:16 |
| #2 I hope they make Pearson cough up all expenses plus a penalty to the Chungs. |
| Posted by: tipover 2008-12-18 16:46 |
| #1 His pants were never very appealing, even before the suit. Trust me on this. |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2008-12-18 16:44 |