Reviews
"Blocking the Courthouse Dooris a must-read for every American. Mencimer makes the case with power and merit that unless we act, one of the fundamental tenets of our liberty -- access to justice -- may not survive this generation. "-- Jan Schlichtmann, plaintiffs' lawyer in Jonathan Harr'sA Civil Action, ""Blocking the Courthouse Door" is a must-read for every American. Mencimer makes the case with power and merit that unless we act, one of the fundamental tenets of our liberty -- access to justice -- may not survive this generation. "-- Jan Schlichtmann, plaintiffs' lawyer in Jonathan Harr's "A Civil Action", "The great American civil justice system -- a major pillar of our democracy -- is under relentless assault by the corporate wrongdoers' lobby. Blocking the Courthouse Door irrefutably exposes their power, money, lies, and propaganda geared to destroying judicial justice for wrongfully injured people. This book educates and activates fighting back."-- Ralph Nader, "Mencimer's book is a tonic for anyone who's ever heard the words 'tort reform' and lapsed into a guilty stupor. "Blocking the Courthouse Door" deftly illustrates how the big business and big government that fuel and feed litigation reform have -- surprise -- also reaped all the benefits of litigation reform. Mencimer proves that scrupulous legal reporting can result in an accessible page-turner. She reminds us that if we turn a blind eye while they're robbing the little guy of his day in court, the courts become a playground for the big guy."-- Dahlia Lithwick, senior and legal correspondent, "Slate", "Mencimer's book is a tonic for anyone who's ever heard the words 'tort reform' and lapsed into a guilty stupor. Blocking the Courthouse Door deftly illustrates how the big business and big government that fuel and feed litigation reform have -- surprise -- also reaped all the benefits of litigation reform. Mencimer proves that scrupulous legal reporting can result in an accessible page-turner. She reminds us that if we turn a blind eye while they're robbing the little guy of his day in court, the courts become a playground for the big guy."-- Dahlia Lithwick, senior and legal correspondent, Slate, "The great American civil justice system -- a major pillar of our democracy -- is under relentless assault by the corporate wrongdoers' lobby.Blocking the Courthouse Doorirrefutably exposes their power, money, lies, and propaganda geared to destroying judicial justice for wrongfully injured people. This book educates and activates fighting back."-- Ralph Nader, "Mencimer's book is a tonic for anyone who's ever heard the words 'tort reform' and lapsed into a guilty stupor. Blocking the Courthouse Door deftly illustrates how the big business and big government that fuel and feed litigation reform have -- surprise -- also reaped all the benefits of litigation reform. Mencimer proves that scrupulous legal reporting can result in an accessible page-turner. She reminds us that if we turn a blind eye while they're robbing the little guy of his day in court, the courts become a playground for the big guy." -- Dahlia Lithwick, senior and legal correspondent, Slate, "The great American civil justice system -- a major pillar of our democracy -- is under relentless assault by the corporate wrongdoers' lobby. Blocking the Courthouse Door irrefutably exposes their power, money, lies, and propaganda geared to destroying judicial justice for wrongfully injured people. This book educates and activates fighting back." -- Ralph Nader, " Blocking the Courthouse Door is a must-read for every American. Mencimer makes the case with power and merit that unless we act, one of the fundamental tenets of our liberty -- access to justice -- may not survive this generation. " -- Jan Schlichtmann, plaintiffs' lawyer in Jonathan Harr's A Civil Action, "Blocking the Courthouse Door is a must-read for every American. Mencimer makes the case with power and merit that unless we act, one of the fundamental tenets of our liberty -- access to justice -- may not survive this generation. "-- Jan Schlichtmann, plaintiffs' lawyer in Jonathan Harr's A Civil Action, "The great American civil justice system -- a major pillar of our democracy -- is under relentless assault by the corporate wrongdoers' lobby. "Blocking the Courthouse Door" irrefutably exposes their power, money, lies, and propaganda geared to destroying judicial justice for wrongfully injured people. This book educates and activates fighting back."-- Ralph Nader, "Mencimer's book is a tonic for anyone who's ever heard the words 'tort reform' and lapsed into a guilty stupor.Blocking the Courthouse Doordeftly illustrates how the big business and big government that fuel and feed litigation reform have -- surprise -- also reaped all the benefits of litigation reform. Mencimer proves that scrupulous legal reporting can result in an accessible page-turner. She reminds us that if we turn a blind eye while they're robbing the little guy of his day in court, the courts become a playground for the big guy."-- Dahlia Lithwick, senior and legal correspondent,Slate
