A 'good soldier' stands accused of assault: a night of drinking leads to charges of sexual assault, but was the act consensual?

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The military accused Sgt Paul E. Whitner of forcibly sodomizing a sleeping fellow soldier after drinking together, but Whitner's lawyer argues the alleged victim consented, then changed his mind afterwards. Christopher J. Bakes of Bakes & Chapman took the case pro bono to defend Whitner against a set of charges that could have brought 41 years in jail. Ultimately Whitner was convicted only of consensual sodomy and given a bad-conduct discharge. The military court system and the defense's problems are described.

Practice, Military personnel, Sodomy, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, Court martial, Whitner, Paul E.

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Diaphragm TSS leads to award

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Cara Cavender won her toxic shock syndrome diaphragm liability case against Ortho Pharmaceuticals Corp on Feb 14, 1992. The jury awarded Cavender $362,000 in damages and $1.5 million for pain and suffering. The damage award is only the second toxic shock syndrome (TSS) verdict to go against a diaphragm manufacturer. A former Ortho official provided crucial testimony, claiming the company suppressed information about links between TSS and diaphragm use.

Remedies, Product liability, Products liability, Contraceptives, Toxic shock syndrome, Diaphragms, Vaginal, Diaphragms (Contraceptives)

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Rand new man; Robert T. Reville leads the Institute for Civil Justice

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Robert T. Reville's elevation from acting to permanent head of the Rand Corp Institute for Civil Justice in 2002 is discussed. Rand is a nonprofit think tank which began in World War II. Holdings in cases with which the Institute has had involvement are summarized.

Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Management, Officials and employees, Company business management, Reville, Robert T., Rand Corp. Institute for Civil Justice

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