I do believe it's time to send Michael Avanatti some money.

[nolabear]

If you watched Rachel last night you heard her ask him how he was funding his work. He cited Ms. Daniels and also their crowdfunding site. It took no time at all for the RWers to start spinning lies.

https://www.rawstory.com/2018/05/michael-avenatti-slams-right-wingers-speculating-crowd-funded-lawsuit-get/

[JustAnotherGen]

1. They didn't listen to his response - $454 Million Dollar Verdict

https://www.lexislegalnews.com/articles/16322

(April 10, 2017, 1:27 PM EDT) -- LOS ANGELES — A California federal jury on April 7 returned a $454 million verdict in a California class action trial alleging that defendants Kimberly-Clark Corp. and spinoff Halyard Health Inc. sold surgical gowns that did not meet standards for protecting operating room personnel from bodily fluids (Bahamas Surgery Center, LLC, et al. v. Kimberly Clarke Corporation, et al., No. 14-8390, C.D. Calif.).

According to a press release from plaintiff law firm Eagan Avenatti of Newport Beach, Calif., the eight-person jury in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California returned a unanimous verdict after a two-week trial. The firm said “it is likely one of the largest verdicts in U.S. history against a medical device maker.”

In an April 10 press release, Kimberly-Clark said it “believes the jury’s verdict is contrary to the evidence presented at trial and that its punitive damages award is baseless, excessive and not consistent with California and federal laws.” It said it intends to file post-judgment motions with the District Court and then to appeal to the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

I've got a feeling Mr. Avenatti has MORE money than 45/140. Like - a lot more.

[CincyDem]

3. True. But only after all appeals are exhausted.

That settlement was likely dumped in an escrow account with a third party escrow firm. Neither side wil have access to it until KC releases it to Avenatti after appeals. Or back to KC if Avenatti loses on appeal.

[JustAnotherGen]

4. That's fine

I just don't want them portraying him as some low level ambulance chaser.

The guy worked for Rahm Emmanuel. He's no dummy. He knows exactly what he's doing here.

Truthfully? I think 45/140's are far outmatched. He needs like - the ghost of Johnny Cochran.

[CincyDem]

8. Oh I agree with that.

I misunderstood and thought you were saying he was flush from the settlement. But yeah...his work with Rahm, and his general track record...he’s a serious contender. That he’s ALSO a good theatrical director is just gravy.

[HopeAgain]

2. Avenatti is going to be rich

He could take this case pro bono and he will still come out ahead. This kind of publicity and high profile activity will make him one of the most sought after lawyers in the Country. He could even do what John Cochran did after the O.J. trial and franchise his name on firms all around the country.

There is no sacrifice being made here by Avenatti over the long haul.

[JustAnotherGen]

5. He's already rich

Dig into who he has represented. The guy has more money than moses. I think - truthfully? He probably has a higher net worth that Trump.

[nolabear]

6. I doubt that but it would be rich.

The ultimate blow.

He is good looking and has big hands though.

[.99center]

7. Direct link to the donation page.

https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/stormy/

[nolabear]

9. Thanks!

I should have done that.

[jmg257]

10. Sheesh - Guy has been on EVERY news show for a month - really doubt

He needs our help.

Besides He’d always find another ambulance or golddigger.

Hmmm wonder if he gets a cut of the Penthouse rate.

[nolabear]

11. I see. I'll put you down as a "no" then?