tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post8660465882149007660..comments2024-01-05T02:53:03.358-06:00Comments on American Zombie: DHECC : Almost a smoking gun...perhaps a mushroom cloudJason Brad Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-31542958667079460772013-12-28T14:11:41.326-06:002013-12-28T14:11:41.326-06:00It’s my personal belief that Mr. Fayard is nervous...It’s my personal belief that Mr. Fayard is nervous about his participation and conduct in the events culminating in his deplorable “Amen Brother” email with Michael Sherman where they appear to stroke each other in excitement over their success in intentionally wasting possibly the single-most valuable human asset of the Wisner Donation. <br /><br />I believe he was nervous about a woman attorney who would not bend the rules and play the game in a way they needed her to play. At least that’s my opinion.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-48648483545655404952013-12-27T12:18:08.707-06:002013-12-27T12:18:08.707-06:00The Louisiana Office of Discliplinary Council(ODC)...The Louisiana Office of Discliplinary Council(ODC)is the biggest Mickey Mouse Whore Club joke ever invented and its investigational, discliplinary and andenforcement powers are only operable against the small, politically unconnected attorneys.<br /><br /><br />I'd like to know who ( law firm)was the gatekeeper of the secret code to crack the claims' safe of BP and how much it got for releasing the secret code to other firms. <br /><br /> BP is going to be hiring more peeps since BP just struck another liquid gold mine in the very Gulf they had previously almost destroyed with BS safety record.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-13457508468542747132013-12-26T15:07:33.452-06:002013-12-26T15:07:33.452-06:00Anonymous at December 23, 2013 at 1:33:00 PM CST s...Anonymous at December 23, 2013 at 1:33:00 PM CST said...<br /><br />"I believe many have underestimated the power that BP and others are utilizing in this new scorched earth policy where they are possibly spending tens of millions internally and externally on every PI firm globally to go after the power brokers in this settlement."<br /><br />Do you think those PIs read this local blog?<br />Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-16523182046625807352013-12-26T14:40:26.683-06:002013-12-26T14:40:26.683-06:00Anonymous December 23, 2013 at 1:33:00 PM CST said...Anonymous December 23, 2013 at 1:33:00 PM CST said...<br /> <br />"I wonder if Calvin Fayard is getting nervous about right now?"<br /><br />If he's nevous about anything, it's about whether or not Hillary Rodham Clinton will run for the Oval Office; whether or not she will get the Democrats to nominate her this time; and, whether or not America will elect a female Democrat to the Oval Office. <br /><br />Now, that doesn't mean he might not be a little irritated that all those Castano PLC documents and partial depositions are now public with all that testimony about how he and other lawyers had direct access to and personally lobbied President Clinton and senators and representatives; about money advances and other perks provided to Hugh Rodham; etc.<br /><br />Is he nervous about an investigation by Mr. Freeh, a former Clinton-appointed FBI Director? I don't think so.<br /><br />What else could he be nervous about? I'm thinking ...<br />Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-69362452991360009732013-12-24T13:08:56.364-06:002013-12-24T13:08:56.364-06:00Mail the comment in on the Mayor or Herman and Her...Mail the comment in on the Mayor or Herman and Herman letterhead....they'll publish it on the front page immediately. I doubt they'll even stop to read it. Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-70858857245971534252013-12-24T12:01:25.963-06:002013-12-24T12:01:25.963-06:00At NOLA.com, they not only don't "report&...At NOLA.com, they not only don't "report" what is going on, they remove comments of those who do.<br /><br />I posted the following last night and it was removed today:<br /><br />"Thor:<br /><br />You said "Just look at the guilty verdict of Kurt Mix. A trial cooked up by the federal government."<br /><br />Do you know the name of the judge that presided over that case? It was Judge Duval.<br /><br />I'm fairly certain I read somewhere that Judge Duval informed the parties that his son was working at the DHECC/CAO, and no one objected.<br /><br />Just a little FYI - there is a ton of background on Odom, Fisher, the CAO, etc. at theamericanzombie.com."<br /><br />What is wrong with that comment?Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-63308049219123023002013-12-23T18:33:17.572-06:002013-12-23T18:33:17.572-06:00I learned today that an unbearably heartrending tr...I learned today that an unbearably heartrending tragedy befell Blaine and Valerie Honeycutt and their family on Friday night.<br /><br />I offer my sincerest sympathies to the Honeycutts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-11040149816803506212013-12-23T13:33:50.683-06:002013-12-23T13:33:50.683-06:00I believe many have underestimated the power that ...I believe many have underestimated the power that BP and others are utilizing in this new scorched earth policy where they are possibly spending tens of millions internally and externally on every PI firm globally to go after the power brokers in this settlement. <br /><br />I wonder if Calvin Fayard is getting nervous about right now? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-31070722921663259612013-12-23T10:46:18.087-06:002013-12-23T10:46:18.087-06:00Uh oh.....
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/ho...Uh oh.....<br />http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/home/7920317-172/2-top-officials-leave-bp<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-53588025800245891712013-12-21T21:03:17.039-06:002013-12-21T21:03:17.039-06:00Sutton:
I'm sorry. My ODC complaint was again...Sutton:<br /><br />I'm sorry. My ODC complaint was against Calvin Fayard, Jr. <br /><br />I think I'm allowed to say that per the rules regular people must follow.<br /><br />Also, the documents and depo transcripts I speak about are now publicly available to be purchased on the web site of the Philadelphia First Judicial District Court of Common Pleas, Civil Trial Division, Civil Docket, case number 010500374, Arnold Levin v. Wendell Gauthier, et al. Or, I can email you a copy.<br /><br />I really think any member of any PSC in any class action litigation in any court should look at those documents to get an idea of the kind of things that can pop up in "joint venture" and "plaintiff legal committee" arrangements.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-80444668895394209582013-12-21T18:30:31.825-06:002013-12-21T18:30:31.825-06:00Sutton:
Thank you for your sincere comments and r...Sutton:<br /><br />Thank you for your sincere comments and responses to my questions. <br /><br />When I read the first paragraph of your response, it felt as though I have a twin or something. Just today I received written confirmation for the second time that “…there are those to whom the normal rules of Civil Procedure and Due Process and Candor to the Court just don't apply.” I’ve been a paralegal for almost 25 years. Like you, my situation also involves class action litigation; claims offices; Pat Juneau, Mary Olive Pierson hired by class counsel to drag my valid, unrelated, state court contract dispute into the black hole of the Western District of Louisiana (look around on the AZ where I post more about this harassing experience); and, you get the picture. <br /><br />Also like you, my situation involves the evidence and supporting documents being in the possession and control of those who denied any wrongdoing. One observation about that: you are absolutely right about getting your ducks in a row. But, think about your first statement and ask yourself the question: “what if I spend all this time and money to get my hands on those documents and they don’t make any difference since the rules don’t apply to these people?”<br /><br />I just presented the ODC with additional documents that show a class action attorney billing secretaries and bookkeepers as paralegals; political campaign contributions billed to the case as an expense; billing and being reimbursed for a jet used for the October 2000 Hillary Clinton senate campaign fund raiser at the Florida house of the class action attorney; cash advances to Hillary Clinton’s brother, Hugh Rodham; excerpts of depositions where class action lawyers (some in the BP litigation) testify about access to the White House and lobbying senators, and renting a house on Martha’s Vineyard for $12,000, etc. Long story short, 11 days after I filed my complaint, the ODC sent me a letter telling me I provided “insufficient” information for them to do anything. I think the ODC thinks class action attorneys are supposed to get treated differently.<br /><br />My personal thought about Louis Freeh not sharing information is that the information would be embarrassing not only to some PSC counsel, but also the judge that appointed the PSC counsel and Freeh. <br /><br />FWIW, I can’t think of a better local blog to cover your story. And, I believe your response is garnering all kinds of attention.<br /><br />I agree that Freeh should use all the might and weight of his appointed position to bring credibility and “sufficiency” (whatever that is) to any and all ethical conduct investigations and proceedings. But, at the same time, the Louisiana ODC would do nothing but sit on the complaint until all the civil and criminal and political bullshit is over (if ever). By that time, any violator will have had his/her punishment mitigated by all the years going by. <br /> <br />The only way I was able to get out of the black hole in the Western District was to keep putting the facts back in their face, and to draw as much attention to the conduct of those involved – name them by name and spell it out in public pleadings every time you have the chance. Somebody else knows something else and they might just step up to help you. If you think there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. <br /><br />I haven't worked on any BP claims or litigation except for drafting a petition way back in 2010. Besides, this is about potential abuses and corruption in the claims process. I have lots of experience in identifying that sort of stuff. The sooner the facts come out, the better off the class members will be, particularly those who were paid less simply because they didn't have a PSC member representing them.<br /><br />Unquestionably, this whole thing is a heavy burden on you and your family on any regular day of any regular week. I wish for you and your family a Blessed Christmas and New Year.<br />Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-27708905974447946492013-12-21T15:46:46.849-06:002013-12-21T15:46:46.849-06:00Kevin
Over the last 6 months my belief in the ...Kevin <br /><br />Over the last 6 months my belief in the legal system has been turned upside down. I've learned that there are those to whom the normal rules of Civil Procedure and Due Process and Candor to the Court just don't apply. For 23 years I practiced in a system where I honestly thought justice would ultimately prevail. The realization that it most certainly does not is hard to accept at this stage of my life. <br /><br />The questions you ask will be answered. But when dealing with a system that does not provide even a modicum of due process, all of your ducks better be in a row. There is evidence that proves every allegation in my response to the Freeh Report and every question you and others have asked. Louis Freeh has that evidence but I do not. One can only surmise as to why he has refused to share it. Until he does, anything that I say will be discounted as coming from just another "corrupt lawyer". Think about it, the allegations against my wife and I were covered by nearly every newspaper and financial magazine on 2 continents. Our responses were covered by 1 local blog. <br /><br />I agree that there is an obligation to report the type of conduct that has occurred, but no one has more of an obligation than an "independent" Special Master in a Quasi Judicial role. Given the hostility of the current forum to discovering the truth, alternative forums are slowly but surely becoming involved. Even that has not been easy. Ask yourself how a simple state law contract claim filed in CDC can not only be removed to Federal Court but be "mistakenly" removed directly to the black hole of a MDL about an oil spill that occurred 3 years earlier. Only to be followed by a Court Order that no motions objecting to the "mistake" can be filed until the Court decides to allow it. <br /><br />Rest assured, there will be no confidentiality agreement. Money lasts only so long but reputation lasts forever. suttonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-6183084837459441812013-12-21T12:44:05.217-06:002013-12-21T12:44:05.217-06:00Maybe someone in the DHECC or CAO will read this a...Maybe someone in the DHECC or CAO will read this and answer my question:<br /><br />Does Philip Garrett, CPA, have any relationship with the Herman Herman Katz and Cotlar law firm?<br /><br />Does Philip Garrett, CPA, perform his work (reviewing expenses and costs submitted by the PSC for reimbursement) at the CAO, or does he perform his work somewhere else?Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-1622785350582432013-12-21T09:37:07.162-06:002013-12-21T09:37:07.162-06:00"any excess funds are paid out pro rata."..."any excess funds are paid out pro rata."<br />On WYES Informed Sources, 12/20, they said that BP was expecting 6500(?) shrimp claims based on estimates from the law firm in question. This law firm submitted only 450(?). So far only ONE shrimp claim has been paid and there are less than 16 are pending because 95% have been dis-allowed.<br />So the entire allotment for the shrimp claims will be disbursed pro-rata amongst less than 20 claims?Ricardonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-22006878753435253422013-12-20T22:15:14.511-06:002013-12-20T22:15:14.511-06:00I'm not a lawyer, so I'm asking these ques...I'm not a lawyer, so I'm asking these questions of any Louisiana lawyer, including Mr. Sutton and Ms. Reitano.<br /><br />Does SM Freeh have an obligation, either as an attorney or as an officer of the court, to report the alleged conflicts and alleged misconduct of any DHECC and CAO attorneys, including special masters, to the Louisiana ODC? The 5th Circuit?<br /><br />Are Mr. Sutton and Ms. Reitano also obligated, as attorneys licensed by the state of Louisiana, to report any alleged conflicts and alleged misconduct by attorneys in the DHECC and CAO, including special masters, to the ODC? The 5th Circuit?<br /><br />Assuming Ms. Reitano were to succeed in her lawsuit against Pat Juneau and BP, would Pat Juneau be individually liable or would BP have to pay that bill, too? <br /><br />Mr. Sutton: who is Pat Juneau's friend in Baton Rouge, and is any member of the Lafayette law firm related to a judge? <br />Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-89003669611417609852013-12-20T17:34:48.928-06:002013-12-20T17:34:48.928-06:00That ought to be enough of the posturing/sabre-rat...That ought to be enough of the posturing/sabre-rattling/brinkmanship stuff and trying to scare them into making this go away.<br /><br />Shine your light on it. Or, let them wrap it up in a neat little package with a strict confidentiality agreement, put some money in your pocket, put some money in your attorney's pocket, and we'll just get back to business as usual believing everything Freeh said in his report is true.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-9890601954157601622013-12-20T12:34:59.484-06:002013-12-20T12:34:59.484-06:00Do I know who the firm is? Yes I believe I do.
C...Do I know who the firm is? Yes I believe I do.<br /><br />Can I name that firm? No. Aside from the possibility of a defamation suit, I would not be in the least bit surprised if the whole thing is kept under rug even after Sutton's revelation and even worse, I wouldn't be surprised if the allegations are pinned on another, less influential firm as a patsy. <br /><br />I woudn't put anything past this court and the PSC attorneys. I believe them to be corrupt beyond anything I've seen with Nagin, Meffert, Bennett, etc. Those guys were chumps compared to this level of corruption.<br />Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-16614271796800570602013-12-20T12:23:12.418-06:002013-12-20T12:23:12.418-06:00And on review of Calph's questions...
"F...And on review of Calph's questions...<br /><br />"Fear of giving BP ammunition to dismantle the whole settlement?"<br /><br />No...I'm not personally afraid of that. BP has to know a thousand times more than anything I'm writing on this blog. I am not concerning myself with BP's intent when I publish. I am writing about this because I believe it's a tragedy on a Greek scale and I think these guys who are pulling the strings and fucking the system need to be revealed to the public they are betraying. The truth needs to come out despite of what BP may do with the settlement because long after this settlement is gone, these assholes will still be in this city/state pulling strings behind the scenes. And I think the public at least deserves to know who they are and what they are capable of.Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-27421900495383588722013-12-20T12:18:15.261-06:002013-12-20T12:18:15.261-06:00I believe there are other locations they have &quo...I believe there are other locations they have "visited". Can't confirm that though.<br />Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-74714824450375496402013-12-20T11:57:48.430-06:002013-12-20T11:57:48.430-06:00Getting back to the "men in grey suits" ...Getting back to the "men in grey suits" for just a second.<br /><br />Do you know if the DHECC offices was the only entity/place associated with the BP settlement fund visited by the men in grey suits this week? Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-45837205408597141722013-12-20T11:36:08.606-06:002013-12-20T11:36:08.606-06:00yesyesJason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-52278147210991145642013-12-20T11:32:39.760-06:002013-12-20T11:32:39.760-06:00These questions are primarily directed towards Fre...These questions are primarily directed towards Freeh & co, but I'm curious about how you would answer them Jason.<br /><br />Is there truly some question about the identity of the seemingly-corrupt law firm that Freeh et al. appear to have covered for?<br /><br />Or is the accused firm left unnamed out of fear of libel claims or other retaliatory legal measures?<br /><br />Or is there some other reason it's being kept quiet? Political consequences? Fear of giving BP ammunition to dismantle the whole settlement?Calphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-89897957731193028772013-12-20T08:40:06.832-06:002013-12-20T08:40:06.832-06:00http://youtu.be/LHQqqM5sr7g
crank it up....http://youtu.be/LHQqqM5sr7g<br /><br />crank it up....Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-9515667443706645632013-12-20T06:24:24.319-06:002013-12-20T06:24:24.319-06:00BP going to laugh their ass off when this all come...BP going to laugh their ass off when this all comes out.<br /><br />Goodbye settlement. So goddamned short sighted.Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317258394378203986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-27832941507079270112013-12-19T23:51:47.047-06:002013-12-19T23:51:47.047-06:00"On several occasions, at the direction of Mi..."On several occasions, at the direction of Mike Juneau, Sutton and a Senior Accountant<br />met with a member of the PSC at the PSC attorney’s private office to discuss a number of claims<br />the attorney intended to file. There were multiple discussions as to how those claims would be<br />filed and processed and what policies would be affected. Again, Sutton understood that the type of communication and assistance provided was not only encouraged by the CA, it was mandated by the Settlement Agreement whether the attorney was a PSC member or not."<br /> <br />All these descriptors like "senior accountant" and "member of the PSC". Everybody seems to have adopted the "Freeh-style". <br /><br />Who is the PSC member? <br /><br />Just how many are "multiple discussions" and how, exactly, were those claims filed and processed and what policies were affected and in what way where they affected......<br /><br />Did Mr. Sutton and a "senior accountant" visit other attorneys' private offices to discuss a number of claims those attorneys intended to file? <br /><br />Class members want/need to know this information that is apparently so readily available.Kevinnoreply@blogger.com