InJustice

Cases discussed

The documentary portrays how trial attorneys set up for huge fees, luring ill or fearful plaintiffs into filing suit after suit are revealed. Later on, the scams were discovered and wiretapped conversations revealed evidence which resulted in sending three of the involved lawyers to federal prison.

Covered in the film are the cases related to asbestos and silicosis, Fen-Phen, and the tobacco settlements. The film features abuses done in the past by lawyers. Some cases like Dickie Scruggs of Mississippi who pleaded guilty to attempted bribery of a judge; Melvyn Weiss of New York who pleaded guilty to making illegal client kickbacks; and William Lerach of California who pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice are presented in the film.

Critical reception

According to the American Bar Association's magazine ABA Journal, InJustice was created to offer a counterpoint to the documentary Hot Coffee, which aired on HBO and at Sundance in 2011. Most of the people portrayed in this film are lawyers and journalists. The movie was backed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Screenings

• InJustice Executive Producer Brian Kelly was interviewed on CNBC’s Kudlow Report to discuss his film.
• The Fox News Radio program Kilmeade and Friends host Brian Kilmeade Brian interviewed Brian Kelly.
• In an article in Forbes magazine, Steve Forbes is cited as calling the film "riveting, fascinating," and "a revealing look under the hood of the American lawsuit industry."

References

References

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6. 02/08/13 06:28 pm. (2012-05-04). "'Injustice' producer joins state legislator for showing". Madison Record.
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8. (2011-07-08). "Chamber of Commerce-Funded Movie Focusing on Scruggs, Milberg Weiss Is Set to Premiere Monday". ABA Journal.
9. (2013-02-05). ""Injustice" features Mississippians - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS". Wlbt.net.
10. 02/08/13 02:33 pm. (2012-12-14). "'InJustice' premieres Tuesday on ASX TV". Legal Newsline.
11. [http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000032710 Class Action Shakedown? - CNBC]
12. [http://radio.foxnews.com/2011/07/11/brian-talked-to-brian-kelly-about-is-documentary-injustice/ Brian talked to Brian Kelly about is documentary, Injustice! « Kilmeade & Friends]
13. Daniel Fisher. (2012-04-18). "Filmmaker Takes On Lawyers - With Chamber's Help". Forbes.