1 00:00:03,070 --> 00:00:04,070 Fine. 2 00:00:05,730 --> 00:00:07,750 Your wife is one of the biggest stars in series television. 3 00:00:08,210 --> 00:00:10,650 She must be pulling down easy 50 grand an episode. 4 00:00:11,350 --> 00:00:14,010 And she thinks she can discard you like a piece of used Kleenex? 5 00:00:14,470 --> 00:00:15,470 Forget it. 6 00:00:15,590 --> 00:00:20,070 Now, what sort of work did you do before your marriage, Mr. Saban? 7 00:00:20,530 --> 00:00:22,310 Um, I was a personal trainer. 8 00:00:22,610 --> 00:00:24,150 Mm -hmm. I take it that's where you two met. 9 00:00:24,350 --> 00:00:25,350 She was my best client. 10 00:00:26,810 --> 00:00:30,550 She blimped up over hiatus, and I had to get her back in shape before the start 11 00:00:30,550 --> 00:00:31,550 of production. 12 00:00:32,040 --> 00:00:35,660 Look, I know this is hard to believe, but this was me. 13 00:00:40,160 --> 00:00:42,020 Run up, Mr. Sacramento, 1982. 14 00:00:43,900 --> 00:00:45,280 And look at me now. 15 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:48,340 I really love this woman. 16 00:00:49,140 --> 00:00:52,520 For five years, I devoted my whole life to her. 17 00:00:52,860 --> 00:00:56,800 And without warning, she just dumps me. I still can't believe it. 18 00:00:57,740 --> 00:00:58,960 I deserve better. 19 00:01:01,200 --> 00:01:02,200 Yeah, sorry. 20 00:01:02,760 --> 00:01:03,559 Don't be. 21 00:01:03,560 --> 00:01:04,800 You've been deeply hurt. 22 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:10,520 And I think, uh, two, three million dollar settlement plus some spousal 23 00:01:10,920 --> 00:01:11,719 How many? 24 00:01:11,720 --> 00:01:15,420 Absolutely. Look, the feminist door swings both ways. 25 00:01:15,620 --> 00:01:17,400 And it's not as if you don't deserve it. 26 00:01:18,080 --> 00:01:19,400 Oh, thank you, Mr. Baker. 27 00:01:19,960 --> 00:01:21,460 Arnie. Arnie. 28 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:24,560 Look, uh, there is one other question I'd like to ask you. 29 00:01:24,820 --> 00:01:25,820 Yeah, anything. 30 00:01:26,580 --> 00:01:27,740 I go to the gym. 31 00:01:28,420 --> 00:01:29,840 I use the machines. 32 00:01:30,490 --> 00:01:36,790 Three times a week. But I can't seem to get any definition right here. 33 00:01:37,190 --> 00:01:38,990 Well, let's have a look. Take off your shirt. 34 00:01:41,610 --> 00:01:44,170 Do you use any supplements at all? 35 00:01:44,550 --> 00:01:50,570 Well, crystallized sublingual amino acids, lots of C and E, zinc, dolomite, 36 00:01:50,730 --> 00:01:55,570 acidopolis, wheatgrass, spirulina. 37 00:01:56,290 --> 00:01:57,950 What about free weights? 38 00:01:58,290 --> 00:01:59,290 No, just the machines. 39 00:01:59,860 --> 00:02:02,140 Well, if we're going to bulk up here, we're going to have to use free weights. 40 00:02:02,840 --> 00:02:05,640 You're going to have to work these pecs till they burn. And quite frankly, I'd 41 00:02:05,640 --> 00:02:08,740 shave off all that ugly chest hair. Ernie, I can't figure out your 42 00:02:08,800 --> 00:02:09,800 Rox? 43 00:02:10,240 --> 00:02:11,240 Roxanne? 44 00:02:13,220 --> 00:02:14,220 Sorry. 45 00:04:44,180 --> 00:04:50,480 Oh, I don't know. We spend so much time driving. Why not have a little fun? 46 00:04:50,900 --> 00:04:54,000 Like it or not, Victor, you are what you drive. It's nonsense. 47 00:04:54,400 --> 00:04:55,400 No, it isn't. 48 00:04:55,660 --> 00:04:59,480 The car you drive is as personal as the clothes you wear. Guys, I am not looking 49 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:01,600 to make a statement with my car. I just want to get to work. 50 00:05:01,900 --> 00:05:05,960 Lest we forgot, the luxury to indulge in or turn up our noses at pricey 51 00:05:05,960 --> 00:05:10,460 automobiles or other symbols of our professional standing depends wholly on 52 00:05:10,460 --> 00:05:13,520 capacity to generate fees. In which spirit, Miss Kelsey? 53 00:05:14,220 --> 00:05:18,280 Hamilton versus Archon life and casualty. Settlement papers are being 54 00:05:18,400 --> 00:05:22,860 Miss Hamilton has agreed to drop her suit in consideration of a lump sum 55 00:05:22,860 --> 00:05:24,460 of $500 ,000. 56 00:05:25,360 --> 00:05:26,360 That's excellent, eh? 57 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:30,740 Perhaps it will offset the cost of litigating O 'Brien versus Lehigh 58 00:05:30,800 --> 00:05:32,700 Mr. Cusack, where do we stand? 59 00:05:33,180 --> 00:05:34,500 Opening arguments were yesterday. 60 00:05:34,900 --> 00:05:39,060 And how much longer may we expect this crusade to occupy your time? 61 00:05:40,940 --> 00:05:44,940 This may be a long shot, Douglas, but cigarettes are as addictive as heroin 62 00:05:44,940 --> 00:05:47,600 as deadly as poison. And if the government won't put them out of 63 00:05:47,800 --> 00:05:49,460 somebody's got to. Go get it, Mike. 64 00:05:49,660 --> 00:05:53,120 How can you advocate suing a tobacco company while you sit there eating that 65 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:56,720 poison? What are you going to do when your arteries harden? Sue the bakery? 66 00:05:57,420 --> 00:06:00,620 No one ever died from eating a jelly donut, Ann. So far. 67 00:06:01,120 --> 00:06:02,079 It's with you. 68 00:06:02,080 --> 00:06:05,200 For future reference, Michael, in view of the most recent appellate court 69 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:09,060 decisions, I fail to see the point of pursuing this type of long -shot 70 00:06:09,060 --> 00:06:13,100 litigation. The point is that my mother smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for 71 00:06:13,100 --> 00:06:17,500 40 years and finally died of lung cancer. That's the point, Douglas. 72 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:20,360 Douglas, why don't we move on to another item? 73 00:06:21,660 --> 00:06:22,660 Arnold! 74 00:06:22,960 --> 00:06:26,900 Sapin versus Miller. Yeah. As you may have read in the tabloids, Jocelyn 75 00:06:26,900 --> 00:06:30,240 dumped her husband last month, but we're seeking to set aside the prenup and get 76 00:06:30,240 --> 00:06:31,580 him some spousal support. 77 00:06:31,900 --> 00:06:34,800 You're telling us that a healthy guy in his 30s is going to have trouble 78 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:35,800 supporting himself. 79 00:06:36,040 --> 00:06:39,800 Mr. Sapin set aside a successful career to become a full -time homemaker. 80 00:06:40,420 --> 00:06:43,380 How does that differ from women who've done the same in the service of their 81 00:06:43,380 --> 00:06:44,359 high -powered husbands? 82 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:45,960 Sounds like a truly liberated man to me. 83 00:06:46,160 --> 00:06:49,820 Sounds to me like a cheap gigolo looking to extend a free ride on the gravy 84 00:06:49,820 --> 00:06:50,820 train. That's it. 85 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:52,400 I'm out of here. 86 00:06:58,010 --> 00:07:02,730 Lastly, on an administrative note, after battling for two weeks with building 87 00:07:02,730 --> 00:07:09,310 management, I've finally secured parking for our new... for our new associates. 88 00:07:10,550 --> 00:07:15,090 Hence, beginning tomorrow, Mr. Gianelli and Miss Kleinberg may park on lower 89 00:07:15,090 --> 00:07:16,090 level C. 90 00:07:16,390 --> 00:07:17,410 Head in only. 91 00:07:18,190 --> 00:07:22,550 Well, as that seems to conclude our agenda, shall we adjourn? 92 00:07:25,390 --> 00:07:28,650 I found that extremely embarrassing, Stuart. Oh, you found that embarrassing? 93 00:07:28,790 --> 00:07:32,830 Really? I say black and you say white. I say tomato and you say tomato. 94 00:07:33,130 --> 00:07:34,130 You found that embarrassing. 95 00:07:35,130 --> 00:07:38,750 Look, ever since we decided against this quickie wedding approach... You have 96 00:07:38,750 --> 00:07:41,070 been racing around like you were planning a coronation. 97 00:07:41,290 --> 00:07:44,310 Hey, you're the one who always dreamed about having a wedding at the Bel Air 98 00:07:44,310 --> 00:07:45,390 Hotel, honey, not me. 99 00:07:45,610 --> 00:07:47,590 Well, then why don't you let me handle it, Stuart? 100 00:07:47,970 --> 00:07:51,330 Instead of doing what you always do, which is to take over everything. 101 00:07:51,330 --> 00:07:54,430 every time I bring up anything to do with the wedding, you pick a fight. Ha! 102 00:07:54,840 --> 00:07:58,700 And you want me to read your mind. And when I can't, or pardon me, you change 103 00:07:58,700 --> 00:07:59,900 it, I'm left holding the bag. 104 00:08:00,220 --> 00:08:02,820 Stuart, whatever you want, just let me know. 105 00:08:03,140 --> 00:08:05,260 That's what I'm talking about. You're doing it again. 106 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:11,640 All right. 107 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:14,840 What do you want me to do? 108 00:08:15,420 --> 00:08:16,980 I want us to see a therapist. 109 00:08:17,580 --> 00:08:21,120 Somebody with an objective point of view and somebody who can help us sort 110 00:08:21,120 --> 00:08:22,960 through some obviously complicated stuff here. 111 00:08:23,640 --> 00:08:24,900 That's not my style, Stuart. 112 00:08:25,160 --> 00:08:26,159 You afraid? 113 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:27,160 No. 114 00:08:27,320 --> 00:08:29,420 I just believe in working out my own problems. 115 00:08:30,880 --> 00:08:32,440 Besides, where would we even look for one? 116 00:08:33,340 --> 00:08:34,419 I've compiled a list. 117 00:08:35,539 --> 00:08:37,059 I did a little research, Ann. 118 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,000 Typical Markowitz. 119 00:08:39,419 --> 00:08:42,980 First you figure out what's wrong between us, then you decide how to fix 120 00:08:43,260 --> 00:08:44,720 Where do I fit in? Right here. 121 00:08:46,180 --> 00:08:51,020 You're going to take half the list, and I'm going to take half the list. If you 122 00:08:51,020 --> 00:08:53,080 want to find some names of your own, be my guest. 123 00:08:53,440 --> 00:08:54,500 I'm just going to deal with it. 124 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:57,860 Fine. Fine. 125 00:09:03,620 --> 00:09:04,840 This one's nice. 126 00:09:05,880 --> 00:09:07,520 What are we looking at in terms of budget? 127 00:09:08,060 --> 00:09:10,640 I just want basic transportation. 128 00:09:11,220 --> 00:09:14,080 I could do that. I could put you in something very cheap. 129 00:09:14,500 --> 00:09:18,020 Remember to change the oil every 5 ,000 miles. You'll probably never have a 130 00:09:18,020 --> 00:09:19,400 problem. That sounds great. 131 00:09:19,880 --> 00:09:21,960 Sounds great. I just happen to have a different philosophy. 132 00:09:22,300 --> 00:09:27,240 Which is? I don't believe in depreciating assets in an inflationary 133 00:09:27,720 --> 00:09:33,480 The minute you hit the streets in that so -called cheap car, it drops 30 % in 134 00:09:33,480 --> 00:09:40,380 value. After four years, it depreciates 80%. To me, if 135 00:09:40,380 --> 00:09:43,860 you want true value, you go top of the line. 136 00:09:44,900 --> 00:09:49,000 This, Mr. Cifuentes, is top of the line. 137 00:09:53,090 --> 00:09:55,190 This is a $52 ,000 car. 138 00:09:55,410 --> 00:09:57,390 It's a $52 ,000 investment. 139 00:09:57,870 --> 00:10:01,630 Four years out, you'll have an option to buy it. And it's still going to yield 140 00:10:01,630 --> 00:10:05,670 85 % of its value on receipt. 141 00:10:08,710 --> 00:10:10,330 I've got to admit, it's really comfortable. 142 00:10:10,710 --> 00:10:12,370 I can put you in this car today. 143 00:10:13,030 --> 00:10:14,029 It's loaded. 144 00:10:14,030 --> 00:10:16,010 Top of the line. Chrome wheels. 145 00:10:16,350 --> 00:10:17,470 Custom sound system. 146 00:10:17,830 --> 00:10:18,830 Believe me. 147 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:22,760 Six months from now, you don't like it, I'll have a line stretching to the 148 00:10:22,760 --> 00:10:24,700 sidewalk, waiting to take it off your hand. 149 00:10:26,040 --> 00:10:27,700 Would you like to drive it? 150 00:10:28,240 --> 00:10:29,240 Mr. 151 00:10:29,900 --> 00:10:35,560 O 'Brien, would you state your age and occupation, please? 152 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:36,800 Forty -six. 153 00:10:37,340 --> 00:10:38,620 Construction foreman. 154 00:10:39,480 --> 00:10:41,520 Until I had to stop three years ago. 155 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:43,480 What have you been doing since then? 156 00:10:43,760 --> 00:10:45,040 In and out of hospitals. 157 00:10:45,780 --> 00:10:47,740 When I'm home, with this. 158 00:10:49,070 --> 00:10:53,830 I'm not good for much but lying down and watching the TV. 159 00:10:54,270 --> 00:10:58,650 Mr. O 'Brien, are you in pain? 160 00:10:59,750 --> 00:11:02,770 I have to say, it's real bad. 161 00:11:03,750 --> 00:11:04,790 Like I'm choking. 162 00:11:05,310 --> 00:11:06,650 It keeps getting worse. 163 00:11:07,330 --> 00:11:09,730 Did you ever smoke cigarettes, Mr. O 'Brien? 164 00:11:10,270 --> 00:11:14,610 Two, three packs a day since I was 16 years old. Do you still smoke 165 00:11:16,070 --> 00:11:17,210 Four years ago. 166 00:11:18,640 --> 00:11:20,720 I had started having trouble breathing. 167 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:23,580 The doctor said I had emphysema. 168 00:11:24,540 --> 00:11:28,780 That if I didn't stop smoking, I was going to die. 169 00:11:29,160 --> 00:11:33,800 And so you stopped right then? I went to one of those classes and stopped for a 170 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:36,440 while. But I ended up starting again. 171 00:11:36,940 --> 00:11:39,440 My breathing got worse and worse. 172 00:11:40,100 --> 00:11:45,820 Finally, I got so scared that I 173 00:11:45,820 --> 00:11:48,080 just quit cold. 174 00:11:48,940 --> 00:11:50,840 And did your health improve after that? 175 00:11:51,060 --> 00:11:53,720 No. I just kept getting sicker. 176 00:11:54,380 --> 00:11:55,380 Thank you. 177 00:11:56,440 --> 00:11:57,840 Nothing further at this time. 178 00:11:59,860 --> 00:12:05,480 Mr. O 'Brien, were you ever aware of the controversy about the health effects of 179 00:12:05,480 --> 00:12:07,240 smoking? Not when I started. 180 00:12:08,420 --> 00:12:12,160 Just my mother saying it would stunt my growth. 181 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:16,020 That kind of thing. But you did know in recent years that some medical groups 182 00:12:16,020 --> 00:12:17,960 believe there are risks associated with smoking. 183 00:12:18,220 --> 00:12:21,930 Yes. And you were aware of the warnings carried on cigarette packages? 184 00:12:22,290 --> 00:12:26,250 Yes. Did anyone ever force you to smoke, Mr. O 'Brien? No. Did anyone ever try 185 00:12:26,250 --> 00:12:27,450 to convince you to quit smoking? 186 00:12:27,810 --> 00:12:32,010 My wife did. Yet you chose to smoke anyway, because you wanted to, because 187 00:12:32,010 --> 00:12:33,010 enjoyed it, is that right? 188 00:12:33,270 --> 00:12:34,850 I knew it was going to kill me. 189 00:12:35,470 --> 00:12:36,470 I quit. 190 00:12:36,890 --> 00:12:37,890 Really? 191 00:12:49,130 --> 00:12:52,290 Is this a picture of you sitting outside this courtroom yesterday morning? 192 00:12:53,110 --> 00:12:55,230 Yes. Is that a lit cigarette in your mouth? 193 00:12:56,530 --> 00:13:00,210 Yes. So if actions speak louder than words, what this says to me is you're 194 00:13:00,210 --> 00:13:03,650 kind of guy who does exactly what he wants, no matter what the doctors or 195 00:13:03,650 --> 00:13:04,569 else says. 196 00:13:04,570 --> 00:13:05,670 Objection. Argumentative. 197 00:13:05,910 --> 00:13:06,910 Withdraw. 198 00:13:07,070 --> 00:13:08,070 I have nothing further. 199 00:13:10,730 --> 00:13:16,330 Mr. O 'Brien, could you tell us how you came to be smoking a cigarette yesterday 200 00:13:16,330 --> 00:13:19,020 morning? I was waiting for the trial to start. 201 00:13:20,980 --> 00:13:22,600 I was sweating with nerves. 202 00:13:24,620 --> 00:13:26,900 I had this terrible craving for smoke. 203 00:13:28,740 --> 00:13:30,720 Like some kind of damn junkie. 204 00:13:32,040 --> 00:13:35,480 I saw this burning butt in the ash can. 205 00:13:37,260 --> 00:13:38,720 And I picked it up. 206 00:13:39,800 --> 00:13:43,740 And you did this even though you'd been warned that smoking would make your 207 00:13:43,740 --> 00:13:44,740 condition worse. 208 00:13:44,960 --> 00:13:46,460 I know it was stupid. 209 00:13:47,340 --> 00:13:49,680 But I thought, what the hell? 210 00:13:50,160 --> 00:13:51,920 Doctors give me a year tops. 211 00:13:53,340 --> 00:13:55,220 Why deprive myself now? 212 00:13:55,920 --> 00:13:57,680 Thank you, Mr. O 'Brien. 213 00:13:57,980 --> 00:13:59,280 Your excuse, sir. 214 00:14:12,680 --> 00:14:15,960 So, did this qualify as a power breakfast? 215 00:14:16,320 --> 00:14:19,220 I wouldn't know. I usually have peanut butter on toast with my fiber. 216 00:14:21,180 --> 00:14:22,059 Check, please. 217 00:14:22,060 --> 00:14:23,060 I'm right away, sir. 218 00:14:23,360 --> 00:14:25,800 Hey, I really appreciate you taking the time to meet with me. 219 00:14:26,360 --> 00:14:29,080 My mother always says if you want to learn about a firm, forget asking the 220 00:14:29,080 --> 00:14:31,800 partners. They'll just tell you what you want to hear. Go to the associates. 221 00:14:33,220 --> 00:14:36,280 Well, I probably sound like some kind of corporate cheerleader. 222 00:14:37,200 --> 00:14:38,800 I really love it at McKenzie Brackman. 223 00:14:39,620 --> 00:14:40,980 Everybody is basically supportive. 224 00:14:41,380 --> 00:14:42,840 They're very responsive to your needs. 225 00:14:43,260 --> 00:14:46,520 It's not like some of those big cutthroat firms I've heard about where 226 00:14:46,520 --> 00:14:50,200 is trying to get ahead by climbing over the dead bodies. Sounds almost too good 227 00:14:50,200 --> 00:14:50,939 to be true. 228 00:14:50,940 --> 00:14:55,060 Well, the pay isn't as good as some of the bigger firms. Well, that's okay. 229 00:14:55,700 --> 00:14:57,100 There are things that matter more than money. 230 00:14:57,780 --> 00:14:59,700 The quality of your life, your work. 231 00:15:00,500 --> 00:15:01,980 I don't want to give you the wrong impression. 232 00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:05,760 I mean about issue cases, pro bono. 233 00:15:06,260 --> 00:15:07,660 They will let you take some on. 234 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:11,980 Mackenzie particularly, but Brackman, he's basically pretty bottom line about 235 00:15:11,980 --> 00:15:12,980 billable hours. 236 00:15:13,150 --> 00:15:14,150 It's no problem. 237 00:15:14,170 --> 00:15:16,050 I'm looking toward a more general practice anyway. 238 00:15:17,230 --> 00:15:19,590 And it's not that I'm unconcerned about social issues. 239 00:15:20,770 --> 00:15:21,770 Black issues. 240 00:15:22,470 --> 00:15:23,870 But damn it, I'm an individual first. 241 00:15:24,690 --> 00:15:30,790 And the whole idea that I have to carry some kind of banner is... I 242 00:15:30,790 --> 00:15:34,430 don't sound too defensive, do I? 243 00:15:35,270 --> 00:15:36,690 Believe me, I didn't mean anything. 244 00:15:39,430 --> 00:15:42,320 Anyway. My interview's next Tuesday. Any words of advice? 245 00:15:42,620 --> 00:15:43,740 I think you'll knock him down. 246 00:15:44,080 --> 00:15:46,800 And if I had a vote, let me get this. 247 00:15:47,020 --> 00:15:48,340 You don't have a job yet. 248 00:15:49,660 --> 00:15:50,660 Okay. 249 00:15:50,860 --> 00:15:53,960 But only on condition that when my employment status does change, 250 00:15:54,880 --> 00:15:56,440 I can take you to dinner. 251 00:15:58,500 --> 00:15:59,500 Great. 252 00:16:05,760 --> 00:16:06,840 Is that Victor? 253 00:16:07,980 --> 00:16:09,380 Yeah, I think so. 254 00:16:15,530 --> 00:16:16,530 Let's get him. 255 00:16:18,310 --> 00:16:19,330 Mr. Cifuentes. 256 00:16:20,550 --> 00:16:23,270 So, this for you is basic transportation. 257 00:16:24,470 --> 00:16:25,490 This is an investment. 258 00:16:26,030 --> 00:16:29,330 Long -term value instead of short -term savings. Yeah, definitely going to make 259 00:16:29,330 --> 00:16:30,790 a major dent in short -term savings. 260 00:16:31,310 --> 00:16:33,370 We're talking about lifestyle investment here, Stuart. 261 00:16:34,110 --> 00:16:38,330 This car is going to attract a certain kind of woman in droves. Second best, 262 00:16:38,450 --> 00:16:40,430 Cifuentes. Probably just as well. 263 00:16:40,930 --> 00:16:42,710 Gives you something to apply it to. 264 00:16:48,689 --> 00:16:50,730 Victor, think about a car phone. 265 00:16:50,990 --> 00:16:53,590 I've got a guy that can give you a great deal on the new Mitsubishi. 266 00:16:55,590 --> 00:16:57,590 Whoa! You're gonna put a dimple in my door. 267 00:17:02,190 --> 00:17:03,190 No, 268 00:17:04,270 --> 00:17:06,030 it wasn't exactly a mutual decision. 269 00:17:08,170 --> 00:17:12,010 Well, I do think he can be a little controlling and manipulative. 270 00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:16,280 My relationship with my father was fine. Why? 271 00:17:17,740 --> 00:17:20,000 No, I don't think I'm being defensive at all. 272 00:17:22,599 --> 00:17:23,599 I'm a lawyer. 273 00:17:25,440 --> 00:17:26,440 He's a lawyer, too. 274 00:17:27,740 --> 00:17:30,560 What do you mean I sound like a lawyer? What's that supposed to imply? 275 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:35,920 Are you telling me that I have been on the phone for ten minutes spilling my 276 00:17:35,920 --> 00:17:37,200 guts and you don't even treat attorneys? 277 00:17:38,880 --> 00:17:39,880 What? 278 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:43,100 Let me tell you something, buster. You can use some therapy yourself. 279 00:17:46,510 --> 00:17:49,170 Well, it really has a lot to do with control, I think, you know? 280 00:17:50,470 --> 00:17:52,650 No, I don't think we're looking for a way out. 281 00:17:53,250 --> 00:17:54,690 We're really looking for a way back in, you know? 282 00:17:56,690 --> 00:17:58,090 What, you don't see couples who want to stay together? 283 00:17:59,830 --> 00:18:04,630 Yeah, I heard a specialist, but... Yeah, look, I think we should look for 284 00:18:04,630 --> 00:18:05,630 somebody else, you know? 285 00:18:06,610 --> 00:18:07,610 Oh, you've written a book? 286 00:18:08,930 --> 00:18:10,110 Yeah, well, what's it called? I'll look for it. 287 00:18:12,130 --> 00:18:13,130 Creative uncoupling. 288 00:18:14,070 --> 00:18:15,170 Thank you. Thank you very much. 289 00:18:17,160 --> 00:18:19,340 I'm not exactly certain I understand our problem. 290 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:23,700 We have here a signed, witnessed, and notarized prenuptial agreement. 291 00:18:24,580 --> 00:18:25,580 Paragraph 1. 292 00:18:25,840 --> 00:18:29,640 Your client waives all right to community property in lieu of a $25 ,000 293 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:30,760 settlement. Here is the check. 294 00:18:31,620 --> 00:18:32,539 Paragraph 2. 295 00:18:32,540 --> 00:18:35,600 My client retains her separate property. Your client retains his separate 296 00:18:35,600 --> 00:18:38,380 property, too, with a single -family dwelling in Beachwood Canyon. 297 00:18:38,640 --> 00:18:39,860 I wish I had to sell them at expenses. 298 00:18:40,240 --> 00:18:41,800 I don't even own my place anymore. 299 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:43,420 I know. I'll take care of it. 300 00:18:43,710 --> 00:18:47,470 So, since my client is in total good faith here, and since she's starting a 301 00:18:47,470 --> 00:18:50,390 in Paris in five weeks, if we could just get these papers signed. 302 00:18:50,930 --> 00:18:51,930 Afraid not. 303 00:18:52,110 --> 00:18:55,310 Your client caused my client to sign this agreement while under duress and 304 00:18:55,310 --> 00:18:59,030 without sufficient knowledge of the facts. You can forget about your 25 305 00:18:59,090 --> 00:19:02,570 My client is entitled to one half of all community property, which, according to 306 00:19:02,570 --> 00:19:06,730 our preliminary investigations, puts us somewhere in the neighborhood of two to 307 00:19:06,730 --> 00:19:07,529 three million. 308 00:19:07,530 --> 00:19:09,330 This is absolutely ludicrous. 309 00:19:09,530 --> 00:19:11,970 Plus spousal support in the amount of $7 ,500 per month. 310 00:19:12,270 --> 00:19:16,770 You should be ashamed of yourself, you big cub. For five years he spends my 311 00:19:16,770 --> 00:19:19,950 money. Spend your money? I manage this. You managed to spend it as fast as I 312 00:19:19,950 --> 00:19:23,270 could make it. It's very simple, Mr. Becker. Your clients had a nice ride at 313 00:19:23,270 --> 00:19:26,210 client's expense. Now it's time he hitched his wagon to a new star. 314 00:19:26,470 --> 00:19:27,670 I resent that characterization. 315 00:19:28,090 --> 00:19:30,390 And frankly, I see no purpose in continuing this meeting. 316 00:19:31,050 --> 00:19:32,210 We'll see you ladies in court. 317 00:19:34,310 --> 00:19:37,270 Mark. Oh, Miss Miller? 318 00:19:37,550 --> 00:19:38,770 Can I have your autograph? 319 00:19:39,330 --> 00:19:40,330 Yeah, I'd love it too. 320 00:19:41,010 --> 00:19:43,250 They thought they could embarrass you into a bad settlement. 321 00:19:43,850 --> 00:19:46,070 Believe me, they're going to pay the price in court. 322 00:19:46,290 --> 00:19:47,830 I have total confidence in you, honey. 323 00:19:52,710 --> 00:19:56,770 I am going to need a retainer in addition to the contingency to take this 324 00:19:56,770 --> 00:19:57,749 trial. 325 00:19:57,750 --> 00:19:58,750 Yeah, of course. 326 00:19:59,170 --> 00:20:00,170 How much? 327 00:20:00,230 --> 00:20:01,410 Ten thousand should do it. 328 00:20:02,550 --> 00:20:05,370 Believe me, you'll seem very modest by the time I've finished. 329 00:20:05,770 --> 00:20:06,990 You're going to be a wealthy man. 330 00:20:07,250 --> 00:20:10,170 Well, look, I have a favor to ask. 331 00:20:11,979 --> 00:20:15,080 Um, if you catch this immediately, it'll clean me out. 332 00:20:15,420 --> 00:20:21,760 I'd appreciate it if you held it a day or two until the escrow closes on my 333 00:20:21,760 --> 00:20:22,719 beachwood house. 334 00:20:22,720 --> 00:20:23,920 I have no problem with that. 335 00:20:25,980 --> 00:20:27,480 Rock, come in a minute. 336 00:20:32,760 --> 00:20:33,760 Thanks, Donnie. 337 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:35,400 Have a nice day. 338 00:20:35,480 --> 00:20:37,360 Hey, we're gonna get him. 339 00:20:38,900 --> 00:20:40,080 And you have a nice day, too. 340 00:20:42,809 --> 00:20:45,210 Rox, take this to the bank and deposit it immediately. 341 00:20:47,350 --> 00:20:50,530 Yeah, it has a lot to do with control, I think. 342 00:20:53,130 --> 00:20:54,130 Anal retentive? 343 00:20:54,450 --> 00:20:56,270 I don't know about that. 344 00:20:58,110 --> 00:20:59,110 Anal retentive? 345 00:20:59,630 --> 00:21:00,630 When can we see you? 346 00:21:02,710 --> 00:21:06,190 Oh, look, I don't think it can wait three months, no. Can't you shift 347 00:21:06,190 --> 00:21:07,190 around? 348 00:21:09,730 --> 00:21:11,430 Well... Yeah, I'm sorry, too. I'm real sorry. 349 00:21:12,310 --> 00:21:13,450 Yeah, thank you. 350 00:21:13,710 --> 00:21:14,710 Thanks for your time. 351 00:21:16,790 --> 00:21:18,510 I'm not grinding into a brick wall here. 352 00:21:18,770 --> 00:21:21,930 I just got off the phone with a woman who called herself a feminist therapist. 353 00:21:22,470 --> 00:21:25,990 She said she has to see me alone first to resolve my need to be exploited. 354 00:21:27,490 --> 00:21:31,630 Stuart, I'm just not comfortable telling the intimate, personal details of my 355 00:21:31,630 --> 00:21:32,630 life to strangers. 356 00:21:32,670 --> 00:21:35,630 Yeah, but we got to do something, Ann. Our communication stinks. 357 00:21:36,250 --> 00:21:39,890 Stuart, we're not children. We don't have to run to Daddy every time we have 358 00:21:39,890 --> 00:21:43,710 problem. That's childish, Ann. You gotta give it a chance first before you say 359 00:21:43,710 --> 00:21:44,710 no. 360 00:21:45,870 --> 00:21:47,110 Fine. Fine. 361 00:21:50,710 --> 00:21:54,710 Mr. Fredericks, you are the president of the Lehigh Tobacco Company. Is that 362 00:21:54,710 --> 00:21:56,610 correct? Yes, since 1967. 363 00:21:57,070 --> 00:21:59,950 Your industry spends a great deal of money on advertising, doesn't it? 364 00:22:00,170 --> 00:22:03,750 Something like $2 billion a year. Is that correct? 365 00:22:04,300 --> 00:22:07,540 Well, I'm not personally familiar with the total amount, but I wouldn't argue 366 00:22:07,540 --> 00:22:08,039 with you. 367 00:22:08,040 --> 00:22:09,980 Mr. Fredericks, is this one of your company's ads? 368 00:22:10,260 --> 00:22:13,640 Yes, sir. Would it be fair to say that this ad is meant to convey that smoking 369 00:22:13,640 --> 00:22:18,160 is something that young, attractive, healthy people would enjoy, sort of like 370 00:22:18,160 --> 00:22:22,700 skiing? Well, I hope so. That's what advertising is all about, Mr. Cusack, to 371 00:22:22,700 --> 00:22:23,920 get people to buy your product. 372 00:22:24,940 --> 00:22:30,540 Mr. Fredericks, does your company manufacture this brand of cigarettes? 373 00:22:31,000 --> 00:22:32,000 Yes, it does. 374 00:22:32,110 --> 00:22:35,150 Would you please read for the court, Mr. Fredericks, what it says there under 375 00:22:35,150 --> 00:22:36,550 Surgeon General's warning? 376 00:22:38,450 --> 00:22:42,650 Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate 377 00:22:42,650 --> 00:22:47,190 pregnancy. So, contrary to your ad, smoking isn't something that young, 378 00:22:47,190 --> 00:22:50,010 people ought to do. That is, if they want to stay healthy. 379 00:22:50,310 --> 00:22:54,170 Well, the government requires us to print those warnings on our packages, 380 00:22:54,170 --> 00:22:57,590 that doesn't necessarily mean that we believe them. So you're saying that you 381 00:22:57,590 --> 00:22:59,490 dispute the conclusions of the Surgeon General? 382 00:22:59,920 --> 00:23:03,280 Well, I guess what I'm saying is that I have a hard time believing a lot of 383 00:23:03,280 --> 00:23:04,820 things the government tells me these days. 384 00:23:05,200 --> 00:23:09,840 Mr. Fredericks, do you encourage people that you know to smoke, say, friends or 385 00:23:09,840 --> 00:23:10,840 family members? 386 00:23:10,860 --> 00:23:14,500 Oh, I wouldn't presume to recommend one way or the other. I don't know what it 387 00:23:14,500 --> 00:23:18,560 means to you, Mr. Cusack, but to me, being an adult American citizen means 388 00:23:18,560 --> 00:23:20,300 having the right to make your own choices. 389 00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:22,760 How about murder, Mr. Fredericks? Do you want that right, too? 390 00:23:23,200 --> 00:23:24,460 Objection. Withdraw the question. 391 00:23:24,940 --> 00:23:25,940 Nothing further. 392 00:23:28,280 --> 00:23:29,280 Mr. Fredericks. 393 00:23:29,740 --> 00:23:33,240 How old are you? I'm 66. I'll be 67 next month. 394 00:23:33,440 --> 00:23:34,439 Are you a smoker? 395 00:23:34,440 --> 00:23:37,180 I am. Two packs a day ever since I was 19. 396 00:23:37,660 --> 00:23:41,060 And how is your health? Well, at my last physical, my doctor told me I'd live to 397 00:23:41,060 --> 00:23:43,480 be 100, unless I get hit by a bus first. 398 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:47,940 So you haven't experienced any ill effects from smoking? For me, at least, 399 00:23:47,940 --> 00:23:48,940 find it to be a benefit. 400 00:23:49,240 --> 00:23:53,880 In what way, Mr. Frederick? It helps to alleviate stress, which, in my opinion, 401 00:23:53,920 --> 00:23:55,700 is really what's killing people these days. 402 00:24:02,340 --> 00:24:05,540 Hmm. I am so excited about Victor's new car. 403 00:24:05,740 --> 00:24:09,300 Have you seen it? It's so elegant. Such a power state. 404 00:24:09,620 --> 00:24:11,660 And he's so cute with it, too. 405 00:24:13,560 --> 00:24:14,740 Sherry, it's only a car. 406 00:24:15,160 --> 00:24:18,640 Oh, who's he kidding? He thinks it's sexier than I am. 407 00:24:20,740 --> 00:24:22,260 So, Mike, how's the trial going? 408 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:24,340 Well, I'm holding my own. 409 00:24:25,320 --> 00:24:26,440 Do you really have to smoke? 410 00:24:27,340 --> 00:24:30,260 Oh, come on, Mickey. It's only my second one today. 411 00:24:30,640 --> 00:24:31,980 It isn't going to kill me. 412 00:24:32,180 --> 00:24:35,220 Not just you. It's everyone around you that it affects. 413 00:24:36,160 --> 00:24:37,160 Okay, fine. 414 00:24:38,060 --> 00:24:39,060 Excuse me. 415 00:24:39,520 --> 00:24:40,960 I'm going to the little girl. 416 00:24:41,740 --> 00:24:43,240 Wait. I'll go with you. 417 00:24:47,180 --> 00:24:48,500 I'll sleep on in there. 418 00:24:52,360 --> 00:24:53,360 All right. 419 00:24:53,660 --> 00:24:56,800 Does he always rag on you like that about your smoking? 420 00:24:57,420 --> 00:24:59,640 I mean, everybody's got something, right? 421 00:25:00,300 --> 00:25:05,180 I mean, I get around a man that I really want to impress, and all I do is eat 422 00:25:05,180 --> 00:25:06,520 and talk, eat and talk. 423 00:25:06,880 --> 00:25:09,760 I hate it, but I can't stop myself. 424 00:25:10,820 --> 00:25:13,080 Don't be silly, Sherry. You were fine. 425 00:25:13,460 --> 00:25:15,420 Besides, with a figure like yours, why worry? 426 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:20,120 Now, if I ate the dessert you just ate, I gained five pounds. 427 00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:21,600 What's your secret? 428 00:25:23,240 --> 00:25:24,440 Do you really want to know? 429 00:25:24,680 --> 00:25:25,680 Yeah. 430 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:29,360 You're kidding. 431 00:25:29,580 --> 00:25:31,780 Hey, it's not a major problem. 432 00:25:32,200 --> 00:25:34,440 I just do it when I eat too much. 433 00:25:36,260 --> 00:25:37,600 I'll wait outside, okay? 434 00:25:37,960 --> 00:25:39,800 Okay. See you in a sec. 435 00:25:40,640 --> 00:25:41,640 Fine. 436 00:25:48,380 --> 00:25:49,640 Sherry will be along in a minute. 437 00:25:51,680 --> 00:25:53,040 I'm parked in the street. 438 00:25:54,480 --> 00:25:55,720 I don't trust valet parking. 439 00:25:56,240 --> 00:25:57,960 So why don't I get the car and meet you guys up front? 440 00:26:55,720 --> 00:26:57,520 The good news is that escrow on Mr. 441 00:26:58,160 --> 00:26:59,720 Sacramento's Beachwood house closed. 442 00:26:59,940 --> 00:27:00,879 Oh, great. 443 00:27:00,880 --> 00:27:05,240 The bad news is that his share of the proceeds came to $3 ,452. 444 00:27:05,780 --> 00:27:09,100 Come on, Ron. He refinanced the house and took out a second. 445 00:27:09,340 --> 00:27:11,800 By the time everyone was paid off, that's all that was left. 446 00:27:12,760 --> 00:27:14,800 What about the check for $10 ,000? 447 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:16,000 Pure rubber. 448 00:27:16,480 --> 00:27:18,880 Do you want to petition the court to have a new lawyer assigned? 449 00:27:19,320 --> 00:27:20,320 Oh, no. 450 00:27:22,340 --> 00:27:26,460 No, look, he's a swine, Rox, but he's my swine. And all my best instincts tell 451 00:27:26,460 --> 00:27:30,020 me that there is money there. I just have to figure out how to shake the 452 00:27:33,560 --> 00:27:34,720 Rox? Mm -hmm? 453 00:27:34,920 --> 00:27:35,920 How about this? 454 00:27:36,480 --> 00:27:38,840 She starts shooting a movie in Paris in five weeks, right? 455 00:27:39,260 --> 00:27:43,260 If we file for an accelerated trial, it may just be au revoir, gay Paris. 456 00:27:43,720 --> 00:27:44,720 Hello, Oxnard. 457 00:27:45,340 --> 00:27:47,140 Let's see if that gives us a little more leverage. 458 00:27:52,240 --> 00:27:53,240 Ann, I found the answer. 459 00:27:53,620 --> 00:27:57,320 Intelligent, reasonable nose, psychobabble. Plus, they can see us 460 00:27:57,320 --> 00:27:58,299 .30. They? 461 00:27:58,300 --> 00:27:59,560 It's a married therapist team. 462 00:28:01,080 --> 00:28:04,060 Stuart, I'm having enough trouble with one person. Don't you think two is 463 00:28:04,060 --> 00:28:06,380 overkill? Think about it, Ann. It makes a lot of sense. 464 00:28:06,620 --> 00:28:10,160 You get the wisdom of two therapists instead of one. Plus, they're married. 465 00:28:10,160 --> 00:28:11,580 know, they know the territory intimately. 466 00:28:11,780 --> 00:28:13,960 And there's a balance. No ganging up two against one. 467 00:28:14,260 --> 00:28:17,400 Maybe we should just take this to a jury, Stuart. That way we get the 468 00:28:17,400 --> 00:28:18,379 12 opinions. 469 00:28:18,380 --> 00:28:20,880 Ann, one shot, that's all I'm asking. 470 00:28:23,760 --> 00:28:24,900 I'll tell them everything. 471 00:28:25,620 --> 00:28:29,540 I'll tell them about how my mother never breastfed me and about how I had a 472 00:28:29,540 --> 00:28:31,360 crush on my father from the time I was four. 473 00:28:32,520 --> 00:28:33,740 You never told me about that. 474 00:28:35,520 --> 00:28:39,720 Finally, Dr. Saxon, will you describe for the court the research which you 475 00:28:39,720 --> 00:28:41,320 done on the effects of smoking tobacco? 476 00:28:42,240 --> 00:28:46,320 In more than two dozen experiments on laboratory rats pumping the equivalent 477 00:28:46,320 --> 00:28:50,340 three packs of cigarettes a day into their lungs, I was never able to induce 478 00:28:50,340 --> 00:28:52,240 emphysema or any other disease. 479 00:28:53,450 --> 00:28:54,730 Your witness, Mr. Cusack. 480 00:28:57,970 --> 00:28:58,970 Dr. 481 00:29:00,870 --> 00:29:05,470 Jackson, do you agree or disagree with the Surgeon General's conclusion that 482 00:29:05,470 --> 00:29:09,190 in four smokers will die prematurely from diseases caused by cigarettes? 483 00:29:09,590 --> 00:29:13,270 I don't believe a causal relationship between smoking and disease has been 484 00:29:13,270 --> 00:29:17,350 established by anyone, including the Surgeon General. And can you name any 485 00:29:17,350 --> 00:29:19,790 reputable medical organization that shares your view? 486 00:29:20,050 --> 00:29:21,050 I don't keep lists. 487 00:29:21,360 --> 00:29:24,460 What about a statistical correlation between smoking and disease? 488 00:29:24,860 --> 00:29:25,860 There's an old saying. 489 00:29:25,980 --> 00:29:30,800 There are liars, damned liars, and statisticians, which means you can make 490 00:29:30,800 --> 00:29:31,920 statistics prove anything. 491 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:36,480 You don't smoke, do you, Dr. Saxon? No, I don't. And is one reason for that 492 00:29:36,480 --> 00:29:39,720 because you feel that smoking is bad for your health? 493 00:29:39,940 --> 00:29:40,940 It just never interested me. 494 00:29:41,100 --> 00:29:43,300 You didn't answer my question, Dr. Saxon. 495 00:29:43,520 --> 00:29:45,100 Smoking may carry some risk. 496 00:29:45,320 --> 00:29:47,420 So does breathing the air in Los Angeles. 497 00:29:47,800 --> 00:29:51,180 Every day we're exposed to all kinds of risks from carcinogens in our 498 00:29:51,180 --> 00:29:54,840 environment, and there's no way of avoiding it unless you want to live in a 499 00:29:54,840 --> 00:29:57,460 somewhere. Where do you get your funding for your research? 500 00:29:57,740 --> 00:29:59,300 The Council for Tobacco Research. 501 00:29:59,560 --> 00:30:02,860 Which is funded entirely by the tobacco companies. Isn't that true? 502 00:30:03,080 --> 00:30:06,320 I believe that's essentially correct, but that has no bearing on how I conduct 503 00:30:06,320 --> 00:30:07,580 my research. I'm a scientist. 504 00:30:07,860 --> 00:30:11,780 How many times have you given depositions or testified on behalf of 505 00:30:11,780 --> 00:30:14,300 companies in suits like this? I can't say exactly. 506 00:30:14,600 --> 00:30:16,520 A dozen, perhaps 15 times. 507 00:30:16,960 --> 00:30:19,600 17 times exactly. Isn't that true? 508 00:30:20,340 --> 00:30:21,340 You say so? 509 00:30:22,400 --> 00:30:23,400 I say so. 510 00:30:24,380 --> 00:30:25,440 No further questions. 511 00:30:28,880 --> 00:30:32,120 At this time, Your Honor, the defense would like to call Phyllis O 'Brien. 512 00:30:34,760 --> 00:30:36,080 This is O 'Brien. 513 00:30:39,100 --> 00:30:42,040 You're seeking damages in this matter for the loss of your husband's 514 00:30:42,040 --> 00:30:43,460 companionship. Is that right? 515 00:30:43,900 --> 00:30:47,240 Yes. Did you ever try to convince your husband to quit smoking? 516 00:30:47,440 --> 00:30:48,440 A million times. 517 00:30:48,940 --> 00:30:52,840 After the doctors told him he had emphysema, I begged him to stop. At 518 00:30:52,840 --> 00:30:56,400 time, as I understand it, he went to a quit -smoking class and did manage to 519 00:30:56,400 --> 00:30:57,400 stop for a while. 520 00:30:57,460 --> 00:30:58,460 Right? 521 00:30:59,200 --> 00:31:03,000 Yes. And then as soon as he did, you walked out on him, didn't you? 522 00:31:03,320 --> 00:31:04,360 Objection. Irrelevant. 523 00:31:04,600 --> 00:31:07,360 Your Honor, it goes to the issue of liabilities and damages. 524 00:31:07,620 --> 00:31:11,260 Not to mention the numerous studies indicating that stress is an important 525 00:31:11,260 --> 00:31:12,680 concomitant in many diseases. 526 00:31:13,729 --> 00:31:14,729 including emphysema. 527 00:31:15,350 --> 00:31:16,750 I'll allow you a little more latitude. 528 00:31:17,290 --> 00:31:21,490 Mrs. O 'Brien, did you or didn't you walk out on your husband just two weeks 529 00:31:21,490 --> 00:31:22,630 after he stopped smoking? 530 00:31:25,450 --> 00:31:28,250 It was a hard time for both of us. 531 00:31:28,450 --> 00:31:31,390 And isn't it true that you had an affair during that period? Objection! And that 532 00:31:31,390 --> 00:31:34,570 you became pregnant and had an abortion because you weren't sure whose baby it 533 00:31:34,570 --> 00:31:37,490 was? Objection, Your Honor! This is totally irrelevant and without 534 00:31:38,130 --> 00:31:39,130 Counsel approach. 535 00:31:45,290 --> 00:31:47,350 Mr. Mathers, where is this going? 536 00:31:47,630 --> 00:31:50,570 Still to the issues of stress, liability, and damages, Your Honor. 537 00:31:51,290 --> 00:31:54,330 If I could be allowed the indulgence of just one last question. 538 00:31:54,810 --> 00:31:55,810 One. 539 00:31:58,490 --> 00:31:59,490 Mrs. O 'Brien? 540 00:31:59,590 --> 00:32:00,590 Yes. 541 00:32:01,350 --> 00:32:03,110 I want you to remember that you're under oath. 542 00:32:04,350 --> 00:32:06,990 Isn't it true that you left your husband because you wanted a divorce? 543 00:32:07,320 --> 00:32:10,320 And the only reason you went back was because you figured he was going to die 544 00:32:10,320 --> 00:32:13,220 soon... Objection! ...and you could make some money off his corpse? I'd ask that 545 00:32:13,220 --> 00:32:15,900 the council be sent here to be clearly instructed... Oh, my God! 546 00:32:16,260 --> 00:32:18,480 You are trying to kill him right now! Brian, are you all right? 547 00:32:19,060 --> 00:32:20,940 He needs a doctor now. 548 00:32:22,880 --> 00:32:24,660 We're in recess. 549 00:32:25,920 --> 00:32:29,460 Mr. Cusack, you let me know when and if we're able to proceed? 550 00:32:32,320 --> 00:32:33,320 Yes, Your Honor. 551 00:32:37,209 --> 00:32:38,209 Officer Goodman? 552 00:32:40,090 --> 00:32:41,090 Sergeant Wilkins? 553 00:32:41,350 --> 00:32:44,630 The judge is getting real antsy back there. Aren't you ready to go with 554 00:32:44,630 --> 00:32:47,130 yet? I'm still calling witnesses, okay? 555 00:32:48,110 --> 00:32:49,110 Mrs. Mallory? 556 00:32:50,250 --> 00:32:51,330 Bernice Mallory? 557 00:32:51,550 --> 00:32:53,470 Victor Cifuentes, witness on the Cochran matter. 558 00:32:53,870 --> 00:32:57,990 Victor, you did not have to come down. I could have put you on call. 559 00:32:58,290 --> 00:32:59,189 That's okay. 560 00:32:59,190 --> 00:33:02,250 I thought it might be interesting to see this stuff from the witness's point of 561 00:33:02,250 --> 00:33:03,850 view. Great, huh? 562 00:33:04,150 --> 00:33:05,650 Hey, how did this guy get busted anyway? 563 00:33:06,110 --> 00:33:08,370 It was a routine traffic stop. Your radio was in its trunk. 564 00:33:08,710 --> 00:33:10,110 Can I look at the rest of the report? 565 00:33:10,370 --> 00:33:11,370 Yeah. 566 00:33:11,790 --> 00:33:13,230 You'll enjoy his rap sheet. 567 00:33:14,190 --> 00:33:17,050 Five auto burglary priors, a couple of GTAs. 568 00:33:18,670 --> 00:33:20,610 By the way, you've seen Sherry again. 569 00:33:21,370 --> 00:33:22,370 You know, 570 00:33:23,070 --> 00:33:25,170 they always seem so normal when I first meet them. 571 00:33:27,550 --> 00:33:30,430 Officer Durslag? 572 00:33:31,250 --> 00:33:32,250 Officer Durslag? 573 00:33:33,410 --> 00:33:34,410 Officer Varian? 574 00:33:35,650 --> 00:33:36,650 Oh, great. 575 00:33:36,790 --> 00:33:40,590 Grace, it looks to me like there's going to be a problem with probable cause on 576 00:33:40,590 --> 00:33:41,590 the search of the trunk. 577 00:33:41,610 --> 00:33:42,950 I mean, I think this guy's going to walk. 578 00:33:43,430 --> 00:33:47,830 Victor, trust me. I am not going to let the guy who ripped you off skate out of 579 00:33:47,830 --> 00:33:51,170 here. Now, believe me, I know what it's like, even though it is just a radio. 580 00:33:51,350 --> 00:33:54,310 It's like this personal violation when it happens to you, right? 581 00:33:55,630 --> 00:34:01,670 And this PD, he's brand new. He's even more swamped than I am, and I'll just 582 00:34:01,670 --> 00:34:03,170 make him an offer he can't refuse. 583 00:34:03,530 --> 00:34:04,530 Excuse me. 584 00:34:04,650 --> 00:34:07,930 Officer Goodman on the Rodericks 459. Where the hell you been? 585 00:34:08,270 --> 00:34:12,870 Victor, go back to work. I'll take care of your thing. I'll call you with the 586 00:34:12,870 --> 00:34:13,870 disposition. 587 00:34:15,730 --> 00:34:17,070 Responsibility, ladies and gentlemen. 588 00:34:17,630 --> 00:34:19,850 That's what this case really boils down to. 589 00:34:20,730 --> 00:34:27,190 These huge tobacco companies are selling addiction, suffering, disease, death, 590 00:34:27,370 --> 00:34:29,449 and they're not being held accountable. 591 00:34:32,350 --> 00:34:33,350 Tragically, 592 00:34:34,699 --> 00:34:39,880 Absent a miracle, there's nothing we can do to save my client's life. 593 00:34:40,540 --> 00:34:44,260 But all you can do for Mr. O 'Brien is to compensate him for his medical bills, 594 00:34:44,380 --> 00:34:45,960 his lost wages. 595 00:34:47,040 --> 00:34:50,960 You could even attempt to compensate him for the terrible pain and suffering 596 00:34:50,960 --> 00:34:54,780 that he's been through. You could even attempt to compensate his wife for all 597 00:34:54,780 --> 00:34:56,840 the years that she's going to be deprived of his company. 598 00:34:57,280 --> 00:35:01,480 But there is one more very important thing that you can do. 599 00:35:03,560 --> 00:35:09,420 By awarding Mr. O 'Brien substantial damages, you can send a powerful message 600 00:35:09,420 --> 00:35:14,920 the tobacco industry that if you insist on marketing this insidious product, be 601 00:35:14,920 --> 00:35:16,900 prepared to pay dearly for that right. 602 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:32,440 To paraphrase a great American patriot, 603 00:35:35,120 --> 00:35:39,660 I may not agree with a single word of what Mr. Cusack says, but I would defend 604 00:35:39,660 --> 00:35:41,260 to my death his right to say it. 605 00:35:41,820 --> 00:35:44,900 And in the end, isn't that what this case is really about? 606 00:35:45,860 --> 00:35:52,100 Freedom? Those precious rights guaranteed under the Constitution to 607 00:35:52,100 --> 00:35:58,600 American citizen to express himself as he chooses in thought, speech, and 608 00:35:58,600 --> 00:36:01,700 action. You've heard a lot of conflicting testimony here. 609 00:36:02,830 --> 00:36:05,230 Maybe smoking is dangerous. Maybe it isn't. 610 00:36:05,550 --> 00:36:11,210 But if smoking is dangerous, then so is flying an airplane or skiing down a 611 00:36:11,210 --> 00:36:16,410 mountain. All of us, every day, measure risks and make choices. 612 00:36:17,310 --> 00:36:19,270 That's exactly what Mr. O 'Brien did. 613 00:36:19,710 --> 00:36:21,950 Only now he's asking to have it both ways. 614 00:36:22,270 --> 00:36:24,450 He wants the freedom to do as he wants. 615 00:36:24,870 --> 00:36:29,290 But he also wants someone else to take the responsibility if he doesn't like 616 00:36:29,290 --> 00:36:30,290 outcome. 617 00:36:30,920 --> 00:36:36,740 as much compassion as we may feel for Mr. O 'Brien, that does not entitle him 618 00:36:36,740 --> 00:36:39,480 seek out scapegoats or financial windfalls. 619 00:36:40,800 --> 00:36:46,140 Ladies and gentlemen, in the furtherance of your oath as jurors, I ask you to 620 00:36:46,140 --> 00:36:50,180 set aside your emotions and draw that important distinction. 621 00:37:02,080 --> 00:37:05,360 Are you sure you won't join me in Champaign? Not when I'm doing business. 622 00:37:06,240 --> 00:37:09,040 I have to tell you, Miss Miller, I'm uncomfortable being here at all. 623 00:37:09,400 --> 00:37:12,440 As I told you over the phone, it's highly unethical for me to see you 624 00:37:12,440 --> 00:37:13,440 your attorney present. 625 00:37:13,560 --> 00:37:15,660 I told you on the phone I fired my attorney. 626 00:37:15,980 --> 00:37:17,040 I'm representing myself. 627 00:37:17,740 --> 00:37:20,520 Fair enough, but I have to warn you, my client's been deeply wounded. 628 00:37:21,200 --> 00:37:24,300 They are not the kind of wounds that are easily healed by a settlement. 629 00:37:26,140 --> 00:37:29,320 You've forced my hand with this motion for an accelerated trial, Mr. Pick. 630 00:37:30,560 --> 00:37:33,340 But there's no cliche I believe in when it comes to cutting a deal. 631 00:37:33,980 --> 00:37:36,520 A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. 632 00:37:38,040 --> 00:37:39,040 Excuse me? 633 00:37:59,319 --> 00:38:00,660 Coin of the realm, Mr. Becker. 634 00:38:01,200 --> 00:38:02,920 500 ,000 cash. 635 00:38:03,780 --> 00:38:08,060 In return, Dan Sapin is out of my life forever by sundown tomorrow. 636 00:38:10,060 --> 00:38:11,180 Should have been a lawyer lady. 637 00:38:12,780 --> 00:38:13,880 Couldn't afford the pay cut. 638 00:38:14,960 --> 00:38:15,960 Well? 639 00:38:17,000 --> 00:38:20,780 I, uh, I think I can sell this to my client. 640 00:38:26,240 --> 00:38:28,400 Then have we consummated our deal, Mr. Becker? 641 00:38:31,600 --> 00:38:32,600 I believe that we have. 642 00:38:33,040 --> 00:38:34,040 Good. 643 00:38:34,940 --> 00:38:35,940 To us, then. 644 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:12,760 Excuse me. 645 00:39:12,920 --> 00:39:13,920 I'm here about Cochran. 646 00:39:15,880 --> 00:39:18,580 I think you should petition to get his guilty plea set aside. 647 00:39:19,200 --> 00:39:20,200 Cochran? 648 00:39:20,260 --> 00:39:24,020 Yeah, he ripped off my car radio. You let him cop out to a misdemeanor theft. 649 00:39:24,320 --> 00:39:26,160 Now what? You think he deserves the gas chamber? 650 00:39:26,820 --> 00:39:28,000 I think he should have been dismissed. 651 00:39:28,520 --> 00:39:30,840 There was no probable cause to search the trunk of the car. 652 00:39:31,340 --> 00:39:32,480 What are you, some kind of lawyer? 653 00:39:33,640 --> 00:39:35,600 Yeah. I used to be a PD. 654 00:39:37,680 --> 00:39:38,678 Four years. 655 00:39:38,680 --> 00:39:40,200 Oh, and you think I screwed up? 656 00:39:40,620 --> 00:39:44,000 No, I... Look, I know this is a tough job. I mean, they throw you in with 657 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:47,500 piranhas when you're still real green, but this is pretty obvious in the arrest 658 00:39:47,500 --> 00:39:49,500 report. Well, when did you get to see it anyway? 659 00:39:49,860 --> 00:39:51,200 Yesterday. The D .A. showed it to me. 660 00:39:51,860 --> 00:39:55,740 Yesterday? You mean you wait until I'm totally sandbagged and then you tell me? 661 00:39:55,880 --> 00:39:57,440 I think I got my priorities screwed up. 662 00:39:57,920 --> 00:40:00,760 I mean, some stupid car radio meant more to me than your client's Fourth 663 00:40:00,760 --> 00:40:04,180 Amendment rights. It was only after being up all night that I realized that 664 00:40:04,180 --> 00:40:07,320 his rights get trampled on, who knows, maybe yours and mine are next. 665 00:40:10,120 --> 00:40:12,440 I did some research for you on getting the police set aside. 666 00:40:14,020 --> 00:40:19,780 I think if you can do that and get the case dismissed, it'll make us both feel 667 00:40:19,780 --> 00:40:20,780 whole lot better. 668 00:41:12,940 --> 00:41:14,200 Has the jury reached a verdict? 669 00:41:14,720 --> 00:41:15,720 Yes, Your Honor. 670 00:41:16,820 --> 00:41:18,660 In the case of O 'Brien v. 671 00:41:18,900 --> 00:41:23,160 Lehigh Tobacco, we, the jury, find in favor of the plaintiff. 672 00:41:26,640 --> 00:41:31,240 In the matter of damages, we order the defendant to pay the plaintiff the sum 673 00:41:31,240 --> 00:41:32,240 $1 ,000. 674 00:41:39,310 --> 00:41:41,550 And how long do you anticipate that appeal process taking? 675 00:41:41,870 --> 00:41:45,850 However long it takes. Mr. Cusack, how do you interpret the verdict? Maybe 676 00:41:45,850 --> 00:41:47,850 later. A moment of your time? Excuse me. 677 00:41:48,150 --> 00:41:49,330 All right. 678 00:41:53,450 --> 00:41:54,830 I have a proposal to make. 679 00:41:55,790 --> 00:41:56,790 I'm listening. 680 00:41:57,370 --> 00:42:00,570 We both know how harmful it is for your client for this precedent to remain on 681 00:42:00,570 --> 00:42:03,770 the books. I have every confidence we'll prevail on appeal, Counselor. On the 682 00:42:03,770 --> 00:42:05,390 federal preemption issue alone, you're dead. 683 00:42:05,850 --> 00:42:07,390 In the circuit, maybe. Maybe not. 684 00:42:07,800 --> 00:42:09,700 But I'm sure your client would prefer a sure thing. 685 00:42:09,980 --> 00:42:13,500 In consideration of Mr. O 'Brien's ill health, we are prepared not to contest 686 00:42:13,500 --> 00:42:15,000 your appeal or to pursue our own. 687 00:42:15,260 --> 00:42:16,460 In consideration of? 688 00:42:16,880 --> 00:42:19,140 $250 ,000, payable immediately. 689 00:42:19,420 --> 00:42:20,920 No public disclosure of the terms. 690 00:42:21,280 --> 00:42:22,620 I'm afraid not, Mr. Cusack. 691 00:42:23,080 --> 00:42:25,280 As a matter of policy, we never settle these cases. 692 00:42:25,620 --> 00:42:27,240 And believe me, we don't lose them either. 693 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:31,100 If your client thinks he got put through the ringer this time, I assure you that 694 00:42:31,100 --> 00:42:32,100 was just a rinse. 695 00:42:32,180 --> 00:42:33,820 The heavy duty cycle's coming up. 696 00:42:34,940 --> 00:42:36,320 I don't take kindly to threats. 697 00:42:36,860 --> 00:42:38,600 then consider this a statement of fact instead. 698 00:42:39,380 --> 00:42:43,840 My client is prepared to litigate this case into the 21st century and beyond, 699 00:42:43,840 --> 00:42:44,840 that's what it takes. 700 00:42:45,360 --> 00:42:47,800 Between you and me, Mr. Cusack, I don't believe it will. 701 00:42:53,340 --> 00:42:58,420 I just 702 00:42:58,420 --> 00:43:05,140 can't stand the thought that we could be them and there could be another couple 703 00:43:05,140 --> 00:43:06,180 like us out here listening. 704 00:43:06,750 --> 00:43:09,850 Well, you can't really hear what they're saying. 705 00:43:10,050 --> 00:43:11,070 What are you, deaf? 706 00:43:12,990 --> 00:43:14,930 Roosevelt doesn't think I'm frigid. 707 00:43:15,250 --> 00:43:19,430 Why don't you scream it a little louder? Well, you know, if you're going to 708 00:43:19,430 --> 00:43:21,850 yell, hey, this is the place to do it. 709 00:43:23,070 --> 00:43:24,490 I'm Mr. Markowitz, Ms. Skelton. 710 00:43:24,790 --> 00:43:25,930 I'm Dr. Robert Ingram. 711 00:43:26,530 --> 00:43:29,710 And I'm afraid this is not an ideal time to see you. 712 00:43:30,170 --> 00:43:33,250 Ideal? How about lousy? Jan, stop this right now. 713 00:43:33,630 --> 00:43:35,510 Take it, you anal -retentive sociopath. 714 00:43:36,040 --> 00:43:39,720 Do you know the only reason I married him to begin with was because my mother 715 00:43:39,720 --> 00:43:41,120 hated his lousy guts. 716 00:43:41,320 --> 00:43:44,680 Jan, I'm going to lose my temper in a moment. Oh, I quake with terror. 717 00:43:45,000 --> 00:43:46,000 That's it. 718 00:43:46,300 --> 00:43:48,160 We can't see you. We're getting a divorce. 719 00:43:48,620 --> 00:43:50,180 I wish you two the best of luck. 720 00:43:53,520 --> 00:43:54,520 Sorry. 721 00:43:59,200 --> 00:44:00,200 Hey, Arnie. 722 00:44:01,220 --> 00:44:02,860 I brought you some arginine supplements. 723 00:44:03,900 --> 00:44:05,640 We're going to build up these pecks yet. 724 00:44:05,920 --> 00:44:07,860 Won't you come into my office for a minute? Sure. 725 00:44:11,020 --> 00:44:13,940 Listen, there was a problem with your check. Oh, that. 726 00:44:14,400 --> 00:44:17,620 Look, I'm sorry. The bank screwed up. Well, it bounced again when we tried to 727 00:44:17,620 --> 00:44:20,500 redeposit. Look, don't worry. Your confidence has inspired me. 728 00:44:20,980 --> 00:44:24,240 At this point, I wouldn't consider anything less than three million. 729 00:44:25,100 --> 00:44:26,240 Funny you should mention that. 730 00:44:27,060 --> 00:44:28,460 I had a meeting with your wife. 731 00:44:29,880 --> 00:44:31,040 She fired her attorney. 732 00:44:31,420 --> 00:44:32,660 So you would go on the ropes. 733 00:44:33,450 --> 00:44:37,750 Actually, she made a settlement offer. I think it's one worth considering. 734 00:44:38,110 --> 00:44:39,890 Well, it better be at least two million. 735 00:44:47,650 --> 00:44:48,770 Good God, how much is that? 736 00:44:49,110 --> 00:44:50,110 Half a million. 737 00:44:50,590 --> 00:44:51,590 Cash. 738 00:44:51,910 --> 00:44:52,910 Yeah, what do I sign? 739 00:45:10,190 --> 00:45:11,190 I heard you won. 740 00:45:11,270 --> 00:45:12,650 Yeah, some win. 741 00:45:12,950 --> 00:45:15,890 Jerry came back with a lousy thousand dollars in damages. 742 00:45:16,750 --> 00:45:20,690 Tobacco company has all the money and time in the world. My clients don't have 743 00:45:20,690 --> 00:45:22,010 the stomach to fight to the appeal. 744 00:45:23,230 --> 00:45:24,270 Come on, get up. 745 00:45:25,130 --> 00:45:26,330 I'll buy you some dinner. 746 00:45:27,550 --> 00:45:31,210 Grace, I really think I ought to be alone tonight. 747 00:45:32,830 --> 00:45:36,230 Well, what am I supposed to do? Disappear until you decide I can come 748 00:45:37,030 --> 00:45:39,250 I really don't feel very social tonight. 749 00:45:39,660 --> 00:45:40,660 And I'm not your date. 750 00:45:44,000 --> 00:45:47,480 Mickey, I know how much this meant to you. 751 00:45:48,200 --> 00:45:51,500 But under the circumstances, did you really expect to win? 752 00:45:51,820 --> 00:45:54,300 What do you say we put a hold on the post -mortem, all right? 753 00:45:55,840 --> 00:45:57,340 You're looking for a fight, aren't you? 754 00:45:57,560 --> 00:46:00,960 No, I'm looking for sympathy. And if you can't give me that, then why don't you 755 00:46:00,960 --> 00:46:01,960 just leave me alone? 756 00:46:02,060 --> 00:46:04,040 Why are you putting all of this on me? 757 00:46:04,500 --> 00:46:07,720 You tilt at windmills, and then you beat us both up because you lose. 758 00:46:08,330 --> 00:46:11,670 Thank you for pointing out what a jerk I've been. I really appreciate the 759 00:46:11,670 --> 00:46:12,670 insight, Grace. 760 00:46:13,350 --> 00:46:14,350 You're welcome. 761 00:46:17,950 --> 00:46:21,490 We should have kept the appointment and offered to reverse roll. Maybe we could 762 00:46:21,490 --> 00:46:22,490 have helped them. 763 00:46:22,830 --> 00:46:25,930 I'm sorry this one guy lost me. He said, I'm sorry, Mr. Markowitz, I'm going 764 00:46:25,930 --> 00:46:29,650 away on vacation to Hawaii next week. I said, hey, no problem. We could use a 765 00:46:29,650 --> 00:46:31,450 couple of weeks in the sun ourselves. We'll join you. 766 00:46:31,930 --> 00:46:32,930 He didn't get it. 767 00:46:34,590 --> 00:46:36,230 I had it down to a little fat pee. 768 00:46:36,850 --> 00:46:38,470 He's controlling and manipulative. 769 00:46:38,730 --> 00:46:40,150 I'm distant and withholding. 770 00:46:41,010 --> 00:46:42,330 Or was it vice versa? 771 00:46:47,050 --> 00:46:50,130 I think I've actually figured what this is all about for me. 772 00:46:52,370 --> 00:46:53,490 It's pretty big stuff. 773 00:46:54,550 --> 00:46:56,090 I was terrified to lose you. 774 00:46:57,570 --> 00:47:04,190 I just... I never... 775 00:47:05,580 --> 00:47:11,080 I quite believe that you chose me, so I'm always half expecting you to leave. 776 00:47:14,120 --> 00:47:19,800 The harder you try to hold on, the more I look for excuses to pull away. 777 00:47:21,360 --> 00:47:22,920 It's a perfect neurotic match. 778 00:47:25,680 --> 00:47:26,680 Me too. 779 00:47:28,420 --> 00:47:29,680 You know what, Markowitz? 780 00:47:30,800 --> 00:47:33,960 Maybe the lesson is we just have to paddle our own canoe. 781 00:47:34,730 --> 00:47:40,370 Yeah, well, if we're going to do that, I think we should paddle it right on up 782 00:47:40,370 --> 00:47:41,368 to room 604. 783 00:47:41,370 --> 00:47:44,170 I have very fond memories of room 604. 784 00:47:44,850 --> 00:47:48,690 Well, I'm really glad to hear that because I reserved it. 785 00:47:51,450 --> 00:47:54,470 I'm just on the off chance that this conversation might take this little 786 00:47:56,710 --> 00:47:57,710 Controlling? 787 00:47:59,810 --> 00:48:00,810 Manipulative? 788 00:48:02,270 --> 00:48:03,450 I'm unthoughtful, huh? 789 00:48:04,270 --> 00:48:05,430 What about prepared?