Look at the lawsuit that was released to the press two days ago by Pham's lawyer before it was even filed -- a tactic which amazingly makes Gloria Allred seem like Atticus Finch. It has graphics, quotes, and it reads like an article out of
People. Hey, it's been a long time since I've done anything but criminal law, but I'm pretty sure this pleading isn't made for a court -- it's made to get publicity. And, sadly, it worked. Every local (and national) media outlet was sucked in.
I almost have more respect for those Texas Hammer commercials.