"Although it is always encouraging to see claims withdrawn, it is simply baffling that Mr. Pearson continues to assert that he is entitled to tens of millions of dollars as a result of two completely harmless, completely straight-forward signs. Mr. Pearson's claims are not founded in common sense and are extraordinarily abusive towards the Chungs. As a result, the Chungs' terrible ordeal continues. The Chungs' decision to move to and build a business in America began with the classic American dream. Mr. Pearson has turned that dream into an American nightmare."Okay, so not getting your pants back sucks. A little. And maybe as a customer you're idiotic enough to feel misled or dissatisfied because of these signs. You might be owed a little something for your trouble. But no judge in his right mind is going to award you even a fraction of $54 million for a frakkin' pair of pants. All Pearson is doing with this lawsuit is doing is making life miserable for the Chungs. To donate to their legal costs, or to send them a note of encouragement, visit Custom Cleaners Defense Fund
According to Manning & Sossamon, this case will be tried next week in courtroom 415 of the District of Columbia Superior Courthouse on June 12th and 13th, beginning at 9:30am each day. I don't know if people will be gathering to support the Chungs (given the press coverage this has gotten, I imagine the proceedings could be a little more interesting than your average lawsuit). And maybe you'll catch a glimpse of Evil Roy Pearson. Bring some eggs.
