![]() ![]() ![]() One case makes it to court and the plaintiff is Jeanette Baker who is represented by her lawyers Wes and Mary Grace Paynton. The company is accused of causing many cases of cancer through illegally dumping toxic waste. The Appeal is set in the state of Mississippi and centres on a legal action against the Krane Chemical Corporation. I was eagerly anticipating 'The Appeal', which ranks alongside some of his best. I have been reading and enjoying John Grisham novels for a long time and I always like his tense stories and courtroom dramas. It's a skilful blend of the corporate world and personal stories which ranks along with Grisham's best. They award millions in damages for the plaintiff Jeanette Baker, but will she ever see any of it? Krane Chemicals are going to appeal and they will stop at nothing to get the verdict overturned. Summary: In a small town in Mississippi, a jury finds the Krane Chemical Corporation of causing many cases of cancer due to dumping toxic waste in the small town of Bowmore. ![]()
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