they shouldn't have lost his pants. now they're going to be really, really sorry.

Not much Vleeptron can add to this, except that all courthouses should be vaporized immediately.

I couldn't resist tossing in some of the reader comments. Some. The comments continue on and on, but my NotePad ran out of memory.

PIZZAQ (1 slice): Find a reader comment that defends the judge. I couldn't, but maybe you can.

I own one suit -- just trousers and a jacket, no vest/waistcoat, and I think it cost me U$500. But of course that doesn't address my terrible emotional suffering, grief and loss if my dry cleaner were to lose my trousers. I have a very high-class, aristocratic kind of emotional suffering, grief and loss, and it's not cheap.

This story has been picked up and published in hundreds of newspapers around the Solar System. Here it is auf deutsches

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USA: Pearson vs. Chung - über 60 Millionen US-Dollar Schadenersatz für eine Hose

Ein wahrlich absurdes Gerichtsverfahren findet zur Zeit - seit zwei Jahren - in den USA statt. Der Kläger Roy Pearson hatte im Jahr 2005 eine Hose in die "Reinigung und Änderungsschneiderei" der aus Südkorea stammenden Familie Chung gebracht.

Die Hose sollte geändert werden, da sie Pearson aufgrund seines "Schwimmreifens" am Bauch nicht passte. Als Pearson, der von Beruf Richter ist, die Hose drei Tage später abholen wollte, war sie nicht auffindbar.

Einige Tage später tauchte die Hose wieder auf, Pearson jedoch meinte, dass die vermeintliche Hose nicht die selbe sei, die er zur Änderung gegeben hätte. Person klagt nun gegen Chung und aus anfänglichen 1.150 wurden mittlerweile 67 Millionen Dollar.

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although I couldn't find a francais version. I suspect they're out there, but I misGoogled.

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The Washington Post (Washington DC USA)
Friday 4 May 2007

Real, Strange News

D.C. Judge Wants
$65,462,500
for Lost Pants

Panel Considers Reappointing Judge Roy L. Pearson Jr.

by Emil Steiner

It began innocently enough. A dry cleaner losing a pair of pants, an enraged customer seeking justice ... just like that episode of Seinfeld. We've all been there, we've all wanted revenge, but what can we do? What indeed. Unfortunately for the Chungs, owners of Custom Cleaners in Northeast Washington, this pair of misplaced pants belonged to Judge Roy L. Pearson Jr., who unleashed an avalanche of legal absurdity so perverse Kafka would blush.

The administrative judge -- whose job, mind you, entails determining civil infractions and penalties -- claimed that he deserves $65,462,500 in damages for the "mental suffering, inconvenience and discomfort" caused by the loss of his suit pants. To put that figure in some perspective, at his current salary, it would take Judge Pearson just under 650 years to earn that kind of cash.

Despite his seemingly ridiculous claim, because of Washington's bizarre consumer protection laws, Pearson has been able to stretch his trouser-tort out for a couple years now, costing the Chungs many sleepless nights and thousands of dollars in legal fees. Their plight has been so vexing that they even offered him $12,000 to settle, and for the record his suit including the jacket, which wasn't lost, had a value of only $1,100. But still he refused. Now broke and "disenchanted," the Chungs are considering moving back to Seoul, their American dream throttled by American litigation.

Now if there was any justice, a person like Pearson would be disbarred for his actions, but as irony would have it a "panel of four D.C. officials" is currently assessing whether he will be reappointed to another 10-year term. That means Pearson could actually spend another decade on the bench, handing down decisions and determining justice. Talk about the fox guarding the hen house. The only thing crazier than keeping him on the bench would be appointing oil executives to run the Environmental Protection Agency ... oh wait.

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Holy cow, and I thought DC was a rational place were everything made sense! There goes my innocense

Posted by: tully | May 3, 2007 11:21 AM

Pearson is the product of a spoiled, have-anything-I-want childhood. He needs to get over himself and let this go. It's just a pair of pants! There are so many other injustices in this world to be outraged over and fight for other than a stupid pair of pants. It's not like it's the only pair he has either. Remember that what goes around, comes around; and he'll get this same treatment in return, plus some. He's already given himself a bad name and probably has ruined his career because of his narcissistic attitude.

Posted by: phillips | May 3, 2007 11:44 AM

It is a shame that in our society even judges will dishonor their positions. Society looks up to judges as moral barometers and no one expects to see the system and immigrants abused and bullied by one. I sincerely hope that this judge is disapplined in some form for his disgraceful, childish and entitled behavior.

Posted by: karen | May 3, 2007 12:00 PM

Emil, How can we all find out the names of the four judges considering this guy's reappointment? I think some input from the public into this decision is in order. It would be a travesty to have this guy sit behind a gavel for another 10 years!

Please comment back if you have that information.

Posted by: Kevin | May 3, 2007 12:08 PM

This guy should be removed from the bench pronto! If he cannot see how disproportionate his demands are, he has absolutely no business being in a position which requires common sense discretion on a daily basis.

Posted by: tops | May 3, 2007 12:09 PM

Glaring example of the need for Tort reform!!

Posted by: Steve K. | May 3, 2007 12:14 PM

Could the Judge suffer from excessive compulsive disorder - he needs help.

Posted by: John P. | May 3, 2007 12:25 PM

I don't know if this will help, but this has the Judge's and Commisioners last name that will decide if he serves another 10 years as judge.

http://www.overlawyered.com/2007/05/the_65_million_pants_judge_roy.html

Posted by: Sean | May 3, 2007 12:29 PM

I AM ASHAMED THAT OUR COUNTRY IS ALLOWING A PERSON LIKE THIS TO DECIDE THEIR FATE.

THIS MAN WALKED INTO AN ESTABLISHMENT JUST AS SUCH: A MAN. NOT A JUDGE. NOT IN ROBE.

HE WALKED IN AS ANY MAN ON THE STREET WOULD.

NOW HE WANTS TO ABUSE HIS POSITION BY SHOVING BEING A JUDGE DOWN EVERYONES' THROATS.

SHAMEFULL, JUST SHAMEFULL.

IF I WAS FACE TO FACE WITH HIM ON THE STREET I'D TELL HIM TO AND I QUOTE "KISS MY ASS" THE FREEDOM OF SPEACH ALLOWS ME TO DO SO, SINCE HE IS NOT IN A ROBE.

I HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT FOR JUSTICES THANKS TO HIM. HIS GREED JUST PROVES THAT THE ONLY REASON HE IS A JUDGE IS BECAUSE OF THE POWER NOT BECAUSE HE GIVES A DAMN.

Posted by: ELSA | May 3, 2007 12:58 PM

looking into the 4 officials

Posted by: emil | May 3, 2007 12:58 PM

If this guy is a judge, he should be remove from the bench. The sooner the better.

Posted by: Pat | May 3, 2007 01:03 PM

This guy is an a-hole. We should also note that his obstreperous actions raise the cost of dry cleaning for everyone in the DC area.

Worse, he's an idiot. He's a judge, but he shows a clear misunderstanding of basic contract law (no emotional distress except in extraordinary circumstances; no punitive damages; no unforeseeable reliance under Hadley v. Baxendale). Of course he might be trying to sue in tort, but this is a clear contract case and the case should be thrown back into the contract arena by the pure pecuniary loss rule

Posted by: dave | May 3, 2007 01:15 PM

USA sucks. Yes, i was born here. Raised here. Make my money here, Pay taxes here, etc... This 'pants' issues is clear proof: the system sucks...sheesh.

Posted by: American born rebel | May 3, 2007 01:22 PM

Anyone know if it is possible for them to sue and re-coop their legal fees?

Posted by: | May 3, 2007 01:50 PM

Roy Pearson had homosexual relations with three other lawyers. Okay, now sue me!

Posted by: Judge Judy | May 3, 2007 01:53 PM

Roy Pearson's road to ultimate corruption is well underway.

Roy, just so you know...$65 million will not be enough to buy your way to heaven. Go to church this Sunday and think about it!

Posted by: God | May 3, 2007 01:59 PM

It's abuse and childish on the judges behalf. The Chungs made a mistake of misplacing his pants. BIG DEAL!! They made an honest mistake and suing for that amount is CRAZY!! At worst sue for the amount the pants cost. There has to be something that the Chungs can do about this crabbie judge. I wish them the best.

Posted by: | May 3, 2007 02:19 PM

The e-mail address for Pearson's employer, the Office of Administrative Hearings is: oah@dc.gov

Let your voice be heard about this guy's behavior!

Posted by: CookedJudge | May 3, 2007 02:26 PM

I will be a JUDGE in Washington in my next LIFE, and I' ll be Rich and Famous as most of the Judges in the USA.
Thanks for Your Honest and well respect, Mr. Judge.

Posted by: Frank H.Tran | May 3, 2007 02:33 PM

I think you're missing the point. That must have been a really nice pair of pants. You know, the kind that you could search for a lifetime and never find again.
Take a step back from all the legality and walk a mile in this man's shoes, except try to walk that mile without your favorite pair of slacks. If you take some time out and think about it, it's absolutely heartbreaking.

To make matters worse, he got screwed by a bunch of immigrants. There's no justice for situations like this. Everyone loses. Except the sweat shop workers who make the pants, probably somewhere in Korea. Because now they get to make one more pair of pants.

Posted by: Truth | May 3, 2007 02:33 PM

What is worng with this country can be traced back to these very people.. and a system that is messed up that it would even allow this to carry on.. Roy Pearson is a sham, a racist, blood sucking parasite, a disgrace to humanity, people are starving in the world and he is worried about pants, i feel bad for hime he has a horrible life

Posted by: Iron Bhudda | May 3, 2007 02:36 PM

He is a greeding man and a racist one too.

Posted by: | May 3, 2007 02:37 PM

Pearson should be immediately removed as a judge and disbarred. And if he is reappointed, we've got to seriously consider removing the people who reappoint him.

But this is the city that reelected Marion
Barry so we shouldn't expect much.

Posted by: Pete | May 3, 2007 02:38 PM

On Gene Weingarten's chat update one poster refers to the "a##hole tax", the penalty we all pay for the sins of a few, examples being self flush toilets, hot air hand dryers, etc. "Judge" Pearson [he is an administrative law judge, not a real judge, so I am sure he insists on being called "Judge"] is a more heinous example. Too fat to fit in his suit pants, too solipsistic to accept that things happen, too ego centric to comprehend the damage he does to public confidence in the system, he will create a counter movement that will work to the disadvantage of people with legitimate complaints.

Posted by: a lawyer | May 3, 2007 02:40 PM

Remove this pig. Dont let it go and make a stink, these kind of people need to be put down like a rabid dog!!!

Posted by: Walt | May 3, 2007 02:42 PM

Someone check this guy's resume. Something stinks.

Posted by: | May 3, 2007 02:55 PM

OMIGOD! Another ratification of my addage, "Republicans Own The Best Judges Money Can Buy". I'm willing to bet he left the receipt ,from Pamela Martin Associates, in the pants and needs it for his negotiations for his book and movie. I say go ahead with discovery, bring the 'judge' in for a deposition and see if he really has suffered $65M worth of damages or only $6.50 that he paid for his britches. The Chungs should sue Pearson for public stupidity on a national scale. I'll be watching for his name on "20/20".

Posted by: lylenews | May 3, 2007 03:01 PM

I would suggest this judges' actions are driven by something more than a simple desire to prove a point. His refusal to accept a settlement well beyond any just compensation demonstrates an attempt to destroy someone's livelihood using the burden of litigation.
I'm curious what his record on the bench looks like in cases involving persons of asian descent.

Posted by: Tom | May 3, 2007 03:05 PM

Speechless. Beyond his complete demonstration of being an a-hole, I wonder how prejudice can this man be toward these immigrants who (happens to) labor by washing his soiled garments.

What an hypocritical man! He is a shameful to the justice system, higher education, and his associations, affiliations.

What's next... will we learn later that he is a church elder? Where are those omnipresent African-American community leaders now like Rev. Jackson to advocate peace, justice, and decency.

Posted by: JP | May 3, 2007 03:09 PM

Wow, what a judge. How much is he making to get himself another suit or just a pair of pant? Shame, shame, sham

Posted by: Bob | May 3, 2007 03:09 PM

The most honorable judge has an ego bigger than the political process he has sworn by oath to uphold!

Posted by: BlieuKode | May 3, 2007 03:10 PM

For those that are interested in voicing your opinion regarding this insane lawsuit. Mr. Pearson can be contacted at: Roy L Pearson Jr (202) 269-1191 3012 Pineview Ct NE,Washington, DC 20018.

You can also voice your opinion to the Mayor of DC: http://dc.gov/contact/index.shtm

A defense fund to support the Chung's has also been set up at: Chris Manning Manning & Sossamon PLLC 1532 Sixteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20036 202) 387-2228 202) 387-2229 (Fax) cmanning@manning-sossamon.com http://www.manning-sossamon.com

Posted by: PestyPearson | May 3, 2007 03:12 PM

He is abusing an overly taxed judicial system because "he can" and he "knows how to". I hope they do the right thing and remove this person from the position of power he is abusing.... With all of the other ills we presently have in society, this child like behavior over a pair of pants should be remedied immediately.

Posted by: Tim | May 3, 2007 03:24 PM

Pearson, Roy L Jr
3012 Pineview Ct NE
Washington, DC 20018-1617

Or leave a message on his answering machine (he doesn't answer his phone directly anymore): (202) 269-1191

Or send him an email: roypearsonjr@verizon.net

Posted by: Call Him... | May 3, 2007 03:32 PM

It's a big shame to have such a insane man(?) as a judge. He made me lose my trust about justice in this country's law system.

Posted by: hkim | May 3, 2007 03:40 PM

Pearson, Roy L Jr
3012 Pineview Ct NE
Washington, DC 20018-1617

Or leave a message on his answering machine (he doesn't answer his phone directly anymore): (202) 269-1191

Or send him an email: roypearsonjr@verizon.net

Posted by: Let him know | May 3, 2007 03:44 PM

Its criminal. This SOB had destroyed the life of a couple of hard working Americans. He is an IDIOT. Should be disbarred ASAP.

Posted by: LoveUSA | May 3, 2007 03:49 PM

This guy is an american helping destroy the country that I have been raised in, fought for and support. Actions like this should be considered similar to terrorism, of course without the killing. If the justice system works he will be removed from position immediately, counter sued for damages and thrown in joe arpaios tent city in arizona (where you have none of the luxuries of prison) for a long time. Then when he gets out take his citizenship away, send him to korea and let the justice begin.

Posted by: AN | May 3, 2007 03:50 PM

This guy shouldn't just be removed from the bench, he should be removed from society.

What is sad is that he is finding joy in the complete destruction of someone's life for an inconvenience that means nothing.

He is proof that some people are just bad people. They are just mean-spirited at heart and get joy from being cruel. I pity him more than anything. He's not even a man.

However, GOD IS JUST. He WILL be judged for this in the court that really matters and he'll lose that case for sure.

Posted by: Angie | May 3, 2007 03:57 PM

I cannot believe what I just read. This man should be booted and disbarred.

As a judge, I'm sure he makes a comfortable living. While an immigrant family with a small business trying to make a living gets shoved into a legal nightmare. Their taxes are paying for this judge's salary!!

Posted by: Livin' In The USA! | May 3, 2007 04:01 PM

So is this assh*le judge a Republican or a Democrat. I take it he's a Republican because, if he was a Democrat, WaPo would have made mention of the fact.

So how's about it, WaPo? Am I right or wrong?

Posted by: Jimmy Montague | May 3, 2007 04:01 PM

Roy L. Pearson Jr., you are a very, very, very, bad, evil man. We will never meet.

Posted by: God | May 3, 2007 04:02 PM

www.courts.state.va.us/opinions/opncavwp/0561044.pdf

Posted by: tom | May 3, 2007 04:03 PM

As an American I am ashamed and embarassed that these hard working people came over, paid taxes and attempted to live the American Dream only to be railroaded by an anti-social jerk in a position of power. The damage he has caused goes way beyond the Chungs, it affects our whole country, our reputation and our very way of life.
To that end I move he be charged with Treason and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Posted by: Cpt. James Beantrow | May 3, 2007 04:04 PM

what a complete idiot...! i hope his career as a judge is doomed because he shows a complete lack of good sense.

Posted by: agghhh.... | May 3, 2007 04:06 PM

As someone who's been screwed over by Custom Cleaners too let me say there service sux. I'm glad they're going out of business. $65 mil is a lot of money but the sign said "Satisfaction Garaunteed" and Pearson wasn't satisfied. They needed to their fraud right and they failed. Now they have to pay for it. I'm sick of people doing a half assed job. Cleaners will be a lot more careful from now on you can bet.

Posted by: Jim, DC | May 3, 2007 04:12 PM

Step one: The judge's claim must be denied and sanctions imposed on him. The rules of court provide for sanctions to be imposed on those who bring BS lawsuits. The amount of the santion ought be the same amount the people being sued had to pay for legal fees. Step two: The judge's job cannot be renewed. Step three: Serious disciple ought to be imposed by the the bar; maybe a suspension but not disbarment, that's too harsh.

Posted by: Al Terra | May 3, 2007 04:14 PM

"Satisfaction Guaranteed" only works when the possibility to satisfy exist in the first place.

Posted by: Tom | May 3, 2007 04:15 PM

Looks like he did similar thing at his divorce case:

"The trial court found that husband [Roy Pearson] was substantially responsible for 'excessive driving up' of the legal costs by 'threatening both wife and her lawyer with disbarment [sic],' and creating unnecessary litigation."

See http://www.courts.state.va.us/opinions/opncavwp/0561044.pdf

Posted by: OMG | May 3, 2007 04:16 PM



Pearson, yes, let's just say that you win. You send them back to wherever they came from.
They won't revenge b/c they are powerless people who don't even speak English, Right?
Yes, you would ruin their lives for good. You would think they are so dump. You get some money. Yes! Exactly how you want it.

Hey, Guess what. People in America won't let you get what you want this time. I can picture that you will bring punishment to yourself because of your nonsense, your own arrogance.

Gosh! Thank God We know better. Gosh! I can't believe how dump you are.

Posted by: Eric | May 3, 2007 04:17 PM

TO TOM: According to the article he asked to be compensated for the suit and they refused. It was only after he brought them to court that they tried to settle. He was reasonable first and they thought he would buckle. He didn't and now they are crying about it. I got no sympathy for sham artists like them. Let them go back to Korea, no skin off my back.

Posted by: Jim, DC | May 3, 2007 04:18 PM

Roy L Pearson Jr (202) 269-1191 3012 Pineview Ct NE, Washington, DC 20018

DOUBLE CHECKED

Posted by: BILL DC | May 3, 2007 04:21 PM

He should not be a judge if all he thinks is ripping people off for money. He is a greedy ....!!

Posted by: | May 3, 2007 04:28 PM

To Jim, so that's a good reason to ruin their lives.

Posted by: Eric | May 3, 2007 04:32 PM

To Jim, DC: Yea and we all know about people like you who bring already damaged/stained clothes to dry cleaners then demand restitution claiming the dry cleaners damaged/stained it.

As you put it,"I got no sympathy for sham artists like them. Let them go back to , no skin off my back."

Posted by: OMG | May 3, 2007 04:33 PM

This just shows us what horrible people can do. And I'm pretty sure almost all of the people who wrote here understand.

Maybe he will sue us for "mental suffering" because we said something bad about him.

Posted by: Just goes to show you | May 3, 2007 04:34 PM

The pants that he is suing for were found and returned, but he considered it "too late." Take a look

http://americandrycleaner.com/Community/DisplayStory.asp?id=715

Posted by: Look | May 3, 2007 04:51 PM

This guy's behaviour is pathetic... and he's supposed to be a judge?? What a disgraceful example for the judiciary.

Posted by: DMon | May 3, 2007 05:06 PM

It's obvious he's p***ed off over the legal fees he had to pay from his divorce with his wife. See the below link, at the bottom under "VI Attorney's Fees":

"The trial court found that husband was substantially responsible for "excessive driving up" of the legal costs by "threatening both wife and her lawyer with disbarment [sic]," and creating unnecessary litigation. Consequently, it awarded wife $12,000 in legal fees to be paid by husband."

http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:4QbxB_JmjXEJ:caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl%3Fcourt%3Dva%26vol%3D0561044%26invol%3D1+Roy+L.+Pearson+Jr.&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5

Posted by: reality bytes | May 3, 2007 05:12 PM

This kind of thing is why you cannot get a fair shake even when you are legitamately harmed either physically or otherwise

Posted by: JUSTICE IS DEAD IN AMERICA | May 3, 2007 05:15 PM

A judge needs to know the law well, and have good friends in powerful positions. That's about all it takes. The guy could be an a**hole but hey, this is what happens when our society is results-driven. Ethics are out the door these days. What matters is if you can deliver solid results. This happens in every sector, not just law.

Posted by: | May 3, 2007 05:17 PM

Jim in DC,... You sure know alot more about this than I read in this article. Sounds like your last name might be Pearson or one of his employees! I'm sure glad our kids laid their lives on the altar of Freedom for Americans like you. Pearson is the worst example Ive seen in the press, but his actions I'm afraid have become commonplace.

Posted by: GoldStarDad | May 3, 2007 05:44 PM

Well said, Jim. They did a bad job, they should suffer the consequences. I don't mean $65 million, but at least a few thousand dollars. The suit was worth $1,100.

Posted by: Kim | May 3, 2007 06:04 PM

What do you expect?!?! He's a nigra! We should pack all the apes on boats and send their monkey asses back to Africa! Good Riddance!

Posted by: Walt235 | May 3, 2007 06:07 PM

As Americans it our right to sue. No other country in the world allows it to level we have. Maybe the judge went to far, but he didn't break any law or violate any oath. He played the game within the rules. If you don't like the game move to Europe were there is liittle to no or recourse against negligence or fraudulent business practices and stop whining

Posted by: Law Man | May 3, 2007 06:10 PM

I heard he bought the suit from Goodwill. Another judge that thinks he's God when the low life is really just racist scum.

Posted by: Beach Cruiser | May 3, 2007 06:24 PM

Please! Come on folks! This is total BS. Republicans supporting tort reform are behind this act and this story. This is an insult to our Intelligence.

Posted by: stan343 | May 3, 2007 06:31 PM

Hey...wait just a minute. Isn't this the kind of legal system we want to spread with democracy. We need to clean house first, right? This is outrageous....what a joke. I'll kick in $1.00 to pay for the original cost of the pants. I need 1099 others. Any takers?

Posted by: janus | May 3, 2007 06:38 PM

If you ever wondered why the rest of the world calls us the ugly Americans, this is just another example of how ugly we have become. Perhaps a real good look in the mirror before we proceed might just restore some of the class we have been so quick to distance ourselves from.

Posted by: anOPINIONATEDsob | May 3, 2007 06:42 PM

I find it absolutely appalling that this man should continue to practice law and certainly hope that there is some justice in the fact that he be quickly revoked of any "power" he may have. To the gentlemen to who have this man's career in their hands, to keep him in power is to do an extreme diservice to your profession. That he feels he has been wronged is one thing. And to be upset is understandable. But to be reasonable is also understandable, and expected. Any sane person in their right mind would take 12 grand for a pair of pants! And his divorce decree is just absolutely not to be believed. Women of America - DO NOT MARRY THIS OUT OF CONTROL NIT WIT!! And to everyone else, just thank heavens that this guy doesn't own a car - can you imagine getting into a car accident with him? And if you do (while he's in one of his ridiculously priced rental cars) get in an accident with him and it's HIS fault, take him to the cleaners!! Take every last dime this guy has and keep him in and out of litigation for the rest of his natural born life, because he deserves the best of our world has to offer. To come accross someone just like himself. Now that would be justice.

Posted by: Jasmine | May 3, 2007 06:42 PM

Hey Stan343 writes "Please! Come on folks! This is total BS. Republicans supporting tort reform are behind this act and this story. This is an insult to our Intelligence."

2 questions: wat are you smoking and where can i get some??

Posted by: otto | May 3, 2007 07:11 PM

Otto--

If your telling me that's not a possibility then please pass the bong bro! This story is absolutely absurd! It's nothing but Republican propaganda.....Help big business while screwing the little people! Tort reform isn't for me, you, small business owners and even our great doctors. It's all about Ford, Firestone, Exxon, Wal-Mart and GM. The list goes on and on. Tort reform is 99.9% for big business. So they can screw people and not have to pay the price. So, that's the real issue....not someone sueing for 65 million over a lost pair of pants. Use your brain!

Posted by: Stan343 | May 3, 2007 07:25 PM

What a sad day when a judge in this country is doing this kind of thing. We put people in jail for running scams and taking advantage of people...in this situation we have him as a judge. I would be first to say that the Chung's should replace the pair of pants, shake hands and go on their way but to throw out a number of $65 million dollars is absolutly ridiculous. I have also read thru Pearson's divorce paperwork and my best wishes go out to his ex-wife, I hope that she is now able to get on with her life. I hope that the Chung's are able to get thru this with the help of people like us that have a heart or have lost a pair of pants at the cleaners at one point or another in our lives and have moved on! What a pathetic excuse of a human being!!

Posted by: Laura | May 3, 2007 08:03 PM

Is this the true american dream??? Make money off of people who works hard to pay for their kids to go to collge, so they can be a lawyer and maybe someday become a JUDGE??? They pay taxes so that U.S can hire/select judges so they can make the right decisions for the people??? WTF.... They even offered him atrocisou amount of $12,000 so he shuts and stop whining about his $45 pants... Hs is a MORON, I repeat he is a MORON!!! This judge should be removed from his chair and striped off of his title. He is not a judge that I want to make a righteous decisions for Hard working Americans, I do not think anyone wants that... This is probably the first time he ever sued for $65 milion dollars but if this was a real case in his court he would have thrown it out because THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! What a waste of tax payers money and our judicial systems time!!! With this much time and money spenc on this case we could have convicted another murderers, rapists, gangbangers, white collar criminals etc. DC judicial system should convict him for an EXTORTION!!!

Posted by: Jae | May 3, 2007 08:17 PM