7 ms·

This guy Lee, who fought back, is a hero to me. Everyone benefits when someone takes on systemic abuses of law and power. Bravo!

• pavel_lishin 15y ago
  I wonder how he's doing financially, and whether his attorney is representing him pro bono. I live in New York, and I'd kick some money his way if he needed it.
  • BrandonM 15y ago
    The article says that it's a class action suit. Law firms usually take those on for a share of the punitive damages, with no cost up front.
  • binarybits 15y ago
    His representation in the case provided by Public Citizen, a public interest organization that I would expect takes clients pro bono.
    • electromagnetic 15y ago
      The real matter is what definition of 'pro bono' they're taking. Many lawyers defer payment (and won't charge if they lose) until after the completion of proceedings, however you still have to pay for disbursements (IE, filing with the court, photocopies of documents, etc) which can run into the thousands. By the fact he paid cash and said he's not worried about getting the money back, I'm guessing he's not short on cash. Most people who are short on cash don't pursue legal action because they see it as costing too much.