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A very important statement was said here which I forgot to mention. This Lawsuit has set several Precedents and could set other Precedents. Also, there has been a tremendous amount of media coverage. If I were not able to obtain an experienced Lawyer to represent this lawsuit and the lawsuit fails, these important Precedents would be overturned and the chance for other Precedents lost which would have a negative impact on the Cause and on saving lives and putting an early end to the Blood Doctrine. The good that this Lawsuit has achieved and the good that you have achieved for the Cause could be undone or set back many years.
I reviewed with the Lawyer the documents I had from this case, and the Secret WTS books and the "Jehovah Witnesses, Blood Transfusions, and the Tort of Misrepresentation". The lawyer said that all these documents could be introduced as evidence. The lawyer asked me a question, " What do you want out of this lawsuit?"
My answer was, " If I had one wish , it would be to put an end to this madness, this blood doctrine. I do not want my other two daughters to die because of this religion".
The lawyer's answer to me was," If you can prove in court what you have said to me now, you could take down the Watchtower Society".
That made me think about the fact that the Watchtower is only a Corporation, a buisness, a legal entity. It has been done countless times that an individual, or group of individuals have taken a Corporation to Court and won. This is an important opportunity. Someone once said, " There is nothing sadder than a missed opportunity".
It was asked why I do not get a lawfirm to represent me on a Contingency Basis. I have been trying very hard and have been told by many lawfirms that they are not interested in taking this case on a Contingency Basis for several reasons. One: It is not a simple case to litigate. Two: The amount of money that could be awarded would be too small to make it worth while. Three: The odds of winning is not good enough. For a lawfirm to take on a case on Contingency, it has to be simple, straightforward, a sure thing and they would want to win big. Because the death was that of a child , and the chances of Bethany living was 50% or less than 50%, and because it is a complicated case, chances are no lawfirm will take it on , on a Contingency Basis. Even if I am that lucky, they would still expect a retainer and the out of pocket expenses covered. I hope I was successfull in answering some of your questions. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Lawrence
