"The Judgment" movie script
(Camera record book)
Screenwriter/David Mammett
Compiler/Sun Jianqiu, Jia Jian
Boston Early Spring
Billy Molise’s bar, as in the past, gathered some sloppy car drivers and construction workers. In front of the pinball machine upstairs in the bar, a middle-aged man is drinking and playing on the pinball machine. He is Frank Galvin who has never won a lawsuit since he became a lawyer.
Destiny always seems to make fun of Galvin. When a man is 50 years old, he should have achieved success in his career and should have a happy family. Now, Galvin doesn't want to think about the woman who has no feelings with him, and his law firm is not doing well.
Galvin was smoking a cigarette and playing a pinball game absently.
He took a sip of wine and thought.
Opening credits. Credits
funeral parlor
All the funeral homes in the world are lifeless and silent. The same goes for this roadside funeral home, pressing its suffocating silence to Galvin. What made Galvin unhappy was not just that he had to come to such a place in order to solicit business, he also had to make a smile to deal with the owner of the funeral home. Outside the door, Galvin in black mourning clothes stuffed the banknotes into the hands of the owner of the funeral home. The boss looked at the banknotes with deadly sluggish eyes, counted them mechanically, and agreed to let him in.
Galvin suddenly felt uncomfortable. He took out a bottle of medicine from his pocket and sprayed some medicine into his mouth. Then he followed the crowd into the funeral home, and was introduced by the boss to the distressed widow to get some inheritance business.
Boss: His name is Frank Galvin. He is our good friend, a very good lawyer.
Galvin: It's a pity that we haven't met in the past. I know your husband, he is a very good man. If there is anything I can help... (He hands over a business card)
It seems that he does this often.
bar
Galvin was sitting alone at the table drinking. He looked depressed and unhappy when he couldn't find the client. Things never go well, and business never comes. Depression stirred Gao Ernv's heart, his hands trembled, and he couldn't hold the wine glass, so he had to bow his head, put his mouth near the wine glass on the table, and sipped.
Galvin went to another funeral home. He followed the crowd into the funeral home. He didn't know the dead, but he had to pretend to be sad in order to win the favor of Mr. Oreo's widow and children.
Galvin: Mrs. Oreo, this is my business card. I know your husband.
Oreo's son (angrily): You don't know my father at all. Get out of me. Who do you think you are?
Funeral home owner: We will never let you in again, understand? Talking to people everywhere, and want to take the opportunity to get some money from these people! (Roughly pushing Galvin out of the door)
Street view
Galvin was disappointed and left in a daze. When I came to the street, there were occasionally a few cars speeding past the narrow road. Pedestrians walked in a hurry, no one cared about Galvin, who was standing alone by the side of the road.
He lit a cigarette and walked across the road.
A frustrated Galvin walked into the bar. In the bar, in front of these car drivers and construction workers drinking around the counter, Galvin seemed to be a very popular figure. They didn't know that Galvin had just hit a wall in the funeral home. In their eyes, Galvin was a very funny lawyer. These people listened intently to Galvin's rhetoric with respect. He is slightly drunk, speaking vaguely, and not expressing his meaning.
Galvin: He said that he discovered that this newly opened bar only costs 50 cents, so he can drink a bottle of beer and eat a free lunch. They stuff you in the back row and keep you drunk...
Galvin Law Firm
The dim corridors, dirty stairs, and peeling paint walls all seem to indicate that the only people living here are those who are poor and do nothing.
Galvin staggered upstairs and returned to the office. After a long time without cleaning and tidying up, a layer of dust fell on the old and dull tables, chairs, and sofas in the office, some useless documents and papers were thrown everywhere, and the curtains were covered with dirt.
Just now in the bar, in front of a group of people who don’t know the details, Galvin drank whiskey mixed with water and talked, and once he returned to this lifeless office, when no one noticed him, frustration, resentment, and loneliness were all over. Coming up, tearing his heart, what kind of lawyer is he? ! Galvin smashed the framed glass of his lawyer's practice certificate with a "bang".
Galvin Residence
Drunk Galvin curled up on the floor of the narrow corridor piled with old furniture. At this time, the old Moo Katz, his former teacher and partner, walked in and found Galvin sitting drunk on the hallway floor asleep.
Moo (concerningly): Frank, Frank, are you okay? Oh, Frank, get up.
Galvin (struggling): Let me try.
Moo dragged Galvin into the room and settled on the sofa. Seeing that the room was messy and dirty, Mo Ou started to clean it up. Galvin awoke and sat up from the sofa. The glass of the broken frame on his left forehead was torn and bleeding was leaking. He touched the wound, took out a bottle of eye drops from his pocket, raised his head and dripped a few drops into his eyes.
Moo: There was a call from Sally.
Galvin: Who is she?
Moo: It is said that he should be in court for ten days.
Galvin: When did it happen?
Moo: That was a letter I received eighteen months ago. People wanted to find a case for you. Frank, I'll help you find these people who trust you. Don't forget, you must come at noon. I'll find an expert doctor to talk to you. Do you remember him? Call Dr. Gruber. I have done errands for the past eighteen months. This case will open in two weeks. I guess you haven't even turned over the materials in the file.
Galvin (looking at Moo with blank eyes): Who are you who care about me like this? My nanny?
Moo: Frank, listen to me, we've already ended up fucking. I will never eat yours anymore. You will never change. What else can you change? Do you think next week? Will you start a new life next week? It's not damn old. I found you a good lawsuit, a good lawsuit that can make a lot of money, you work hard, I will take care of you, I have broken up with you, I can’t control your shit, Frank, it looks like I’m fucking already Too old.
The next morning. Because of being drunk at night, and Moo told some information about Deborah Kay's case. Galvin didn't sleep well all night, he sat in front of the typewriter with a tired face and typed a few lines absently, pulled out the note and pasted it outside the door, and left the office.
Billy Molise Bar
Galvin was alone, playing a game of marbles depressed. The game console was crackling, and the dull and monotonous sound echoed in the bar.
He went downstairs to the counter and ordered a glass of wine and a raw egg, then knocked the egg open, poured the egg yolk into the wine glass and drank it all.
Galvin Residence
Galvin stepped up the stairs back to his residence sullenly. He coughed and looked tired and sluggish.
Arlington Hospital
Galvin came to the hospital's chronic disease care ward to visit his client Deborah Kay.
The ward was full of beds. Most patients are bedridden, half-dead, and irrespective of gender.
Galvin walked slowly along the narrow passage between the rows of hospital beds, stopping in front of the beds, checking the cards hanging on the bedside, looking for Deborah Kay's name.
He finally found his client.
Galvin sat on the bed next to Deborah Kay, watching the muscles atrophy, and the skinny Kay curled up under the sheets like a dead man, motionless.
A patient in a wheelchair unceremoniously told Galvin to leave. He stood up slowly and walked out of the ward with a heavy heart.
Galvin Law Firm
While waiting for the elevator downstairs, Galvin took out a few drops of eye drops into his eyes. He didn't know what happened to the elevator when it broke down. He never saw the elevator doors open. He kicked the elevator door angrily and walked up the stairs.
Galvin returned to his office, and in front of the door stood the sister of his client Deborah Kay.
Galvin tore off the note posted on the door, and looked at the woman standing in front of the door indifferently.
Galvin: This is Frank Galvin, what's the matter?
Sister: The door is locked.
Galvin: The door is locked? I'm so sorry to keep you waiting. (He opens the door and invites Kai's sister to come into the office. There is a mess of paper drafts in the room) I want to give you a beaker of coffee, but unfortunately the girl is out (he made up a reason and explained it casually).
Galvin asked Kay's sister to sit down on the sofa.
Galvin: This is not only a good case, it is a very good case. A young woman came to the hospital to give birth to her third child, but it is really incomprehensible that the doctor made a mistake in anesthesia.
Sister: We love her, my husband Kaser and me.
Galvin: I believe it sounds like this.
Sister: What can I do? They wouldn't let us go to the hospital to see her.
Galvin: I know, I have been.
Sister: Did you see her?
Galvin: Yes.
Sister: Have you seen my sister? Do you know how beautiful she used to be? (My sister takes out Kay's picture from her bag and hands it to Galvin. Galvin looks at the picture sympathetically.) We took the baby over after her husband left her. They were there to let her die slowly. They didn't care, no one cared, and then they called the Arlington Chronic Hospital. They took her in and took special care of her. Pay 50,000 yuan first.
Galvin: Fifty thousand?
Sister: I don't want to leave her, Kaser and me. He was at a loss, thinking it was the will of God.
Galvin: I can understand.
Sister: My own doctor told me that I should go to court, but we don't want to sue.
Galvin: I can understand too.
Galvin (hear a knock on the door): Come in.
Sister: This is my husband.
Galvin sat on his desk, slumped, looking at Kaser, once again justifying his office for being so messy and dirty. But his cover-up is not clever, but fortunately, the guests don't pay much attention to it.
Galvin: Just now I explained to your wife that we can only talk in the outhouse, because the case at hand will be heard in the Supreme Court in a few days, so paper drafts are everywhere.
Brother-in-law: It's okay.
Galvin: What I want to tell you is that this case is very good.
Sister: He has been to Arlington Nursing Home.
Galvin: We found Dr. Gruber, a very important witness. Of course, it is a problem to have a doctor come forward and sue another doctor for negligence.
Brother-in-law: The archbishop called. He said that once the case is heard, he himself would be our lawyer.
Galvin: I really doubt that the case will go to trial.
Brother-in-law: We told them that we were unwilling to solve it this way.
Galvin: This is understandable.
Brother-in-law: We just...
Sister: We can't do anything. This is an opportunity for us to leave this place.
Galvin: I will try my best to give you this opportunity.
Brother-in-law: How much money can you get in total?
Galvin: No matter how much you get in the end, I will take one third. This is a general rule. You can ask about the market. (Young couple express satisfaction)
Bishop Brofee's Office
Sunlight enters the office through the tall glass windows. The comfortably furnished rooms become more spacious and bright. Although the owner of the room, Bishop Brofee, has been behind the scenes controlling the trial process of Deborah Kay's case. But at this time, in front of the assistant, he was calm and expressionless, doing his things methodically.
Bishop Brofee puts on his clothes and prepares to go out, while asking Dr. Max to introduce him to Galvin.
Dr. Max: Okay, his name is Frank Galvin. Boston University, Class 52, ranked second.
Bishop Brophy: Editor of the Law Review?
Max: Galvin worked under Mike Marathi for twelve years until he was injured. In 1960, he married Padixia Hawington and joined Hawington Partners in the same year as a partner. In 1969, he withdrew from the company due to the Xiaoshiqiao case.
Brofee: Are you saying that it was due to the negligence of lawyer Zhou Xuan?
Max: This is the accusation, but it is not an accusation. Divorced in 1970. Galvin worked under Malasi until Mike Malasi retired in 1970. In the first three years, he had handled four cases on his own and lost all of them. He is also drunk.
Brofee: Lost four cases in three years? !
Max: It's a man chasing after the ambulance for business.
Brofee: Tell me about this case.
They left the office, walked down the stairs, and continued talking as they walked.
Max: This is a tricky case. He is looking for change. He wants 600,000 exports, but we don't want to show up in court.
Brofee: Yes, we don't want to go to court to solve the problem.
Max: It's not like he is eager to appear in court, so he always loses. This person is actually frightened and may not dare to appear in court. We just have to induce him to showdown.
Brofee: I want you to handle it properly. I don't want to expose the archbishop's involvement in this case.
Max: Absolutely not, please rest assured.
Brosay: I want to talk about it today. I plan to handle it all myself. I want him to see me.
Max: Well, let's not say anything for now. I called Concannon today, and he meant that we are still going to be tried in court.
They walked out of the building and came to the car parked on the side of the road.
Brofee: If this case is really tried in court, will we win it?
Max: Of course there are risks.
Brofee: This answer is nonsense. I asked if we would win in the end?
Max: (softly) Yes.
The bishop said nothing, and got into the car. The car sped away.
St. Catherine Laby's Hospital
The clean and spacious corridors, neat clothing, the rushing medical staff, and the quiet and solemn atmosphere make people feel that this is a well-ordered, well-equipped, and technologically advanced modern hospital.
Galvin came to the hospital and found Dr. Gruber, the main witness.
Galvin pinned Gruber's hope of a smooth solution to Deborah Kay's case. He was full of confidence because Moo told him that he could get help from this doctor.
Galvin: Are you Doctor Gruber?
Gruber: Are you Galvin?
Galvin: It's me.
Gruber: Shall we talk while walking? Do you mind if I'm in a hurry? (They leave the office. Go down the stairs.) I read the report about your client Deborah Kay. You are going to fight this lawsuit. You can be a big hit in court.
Galvin: Oh, is it? From the standpoint of the patient’s family, how did you say she got her disease?
Gruber: It was the doctor.
Galvin: Sorry, what did you say?
Gruber: The doctor used the wrong method of anesthesia, which caused her to choke to death with her own vomit. The doctor killed her.
They walked through the corridor and talked.
Galvin: Which doctors do you know?
Gruber: Yes, the Prophet told me. I know who they are.
Galvin: Are they the most respected doctors?
Gruber: Whose side are you on? It seems that I hope the lawsuit will be defeated. I am not interested in the case itself, and there are no relatives or friends in it. I know whose pockets the money will flow into. What I care about is our hospital. I don't want these pugs to stay in our industry. They used the wrong method of anesthesia, turned her into a vegetable, and they killed her. Have you been to them? Do you want a cigarette?
Galvin: No.
Gruber: The hospital was run by Brofee and others. What would they do to me? Would you like me to the birthday party? Listen, I'm so sorry. I'm in such a hurry, but I have to go to Cambridge.
They walked out of the hospital building and came to the parking lot.
Galvin: Then when can we meet again?
Gruber: It's still here on Tuesday night. I have to go, shall we drop in? Alright alright.
Galvin: We have to block you outside. You can't talk about it with anyone.
Gruber: I understand. You come here to find me on Tuesday.
Galvin (opening the door for Grubber): Discuss your testimony in the locker room at seven o'clock.
Gruber: Good.
Galvin: Thank you very much.
Gruber: I am very happy to do this. (Getting into the car)
Galvin (putting his head into the car): Why are you willing to do this?
Gruber: Be fair. Are you not doing this too?
Seeing the car driving away, Galvin looked hopeful and walked briskly.
Billy Molise Bar
This tacky, cramped bar is again crowded with low-profile people who are greedy for what is in the cup. But today, there are differences from the past. Not far from the sloppy drinkers, there is a young girl with a long body, her temperament and demeanor are not in harmony with the surrounding atmosphere. There was a drink and some newspapers on the counter in front of her. She seemed to be waiting for someone.
Galvin walked into the bar.
Customers gathered around the counter, sipping wine noisily.
Galvin ordered a glass of wine, and found Laura drinking alone by chance, and stepped up to talk.
Galvin: Would you like to have a drink?
Laura: I'm looking for an apartment.
Galvin: For a girl, you seem to have settled down.
Laura: No. thanks.
She stopped talking, put away the newspaper, turned to leave Galvin, and walked out of the bar.
Galvin watched Laura's figure, reluctantly.
Customer in the shop: Sir, to you, to toast to you.
Galvin: It's terrible. I closed my eyes when I shaved.
Galvin Residence
The room is messy, and some unused documents and papers are randomly thrown on the ground.
Galvin was drinking and talking on the phone.
Galvin (on the phone): I have to go to the bishop tomorrow.
(Voice): Two points. I know you will go, you have your own set.
Galvin: Yes, my method, going westward, is not bad for myself.
(sound:……)
Galvin: I can be sure that she knows that you care about her, well, none of us has the ability to protect... We just want to keep going anyway.
(Voice): Yes, I know you love her, I know you are out of love.
Galvin: I will tell you as soon as I hear. Greetings for me. No need, it's nothing. Good night.
Galvin put down the phone and took a sip of wine with a toast. He was about to read the file on the table, but his eyes stopped on a check marked 200,000 yuan. He looked at the check thoughtfully.
St. Catherine Laby's Hospital
Galvin came to the chronic disease care department where his client Deborah Kay lived. The monotonous sound of the breathing apparatus that kept Deborah Kay alive shook Galvin's heart. Looking at the lifeless, shrinking and shriveled patient, Galvin took out the camera and took several instantaneous photos of her from different angles. He was pondering, looking at the photos that gradually developed.
Deborah Kay in the photo is almost like a corpse. Galvin's heart was stabbed deeply.
Nurse passing by the ward: Sir, photography is not allowed here. You can't come in here.
Galvin: I am her lawyer. (Galvin stared at the many tubes attached to the patient, which made him feel bad)
Bishop Brofee's Office
The bishop and Galvin sat on the sofa and talked. Firewood was burning in the fireplace.
The servant poured Galvin a cup of coffee and put it beside him.
Bishop Brophy: That is to maintain the same values in people's minds. St. Catherine’s Hospital will continue to benefit the people in this area and maintain its position in people’s minds.
Galvin: So...
Brofee: So we have a question of weighing. On the one hand, it is the reputation of our hospital, our efficient work style, and the important doctors in the hospital. The other aspect is the rights of your client. That woman was deprived of her vitality, vision, and family life at a young age. It was really a tragic thing. Of course this is irreparable. We must do our best, we must do our best. We must try to uphold justice. This is why we offered such a generous compensation. Nothing can restore the woman's health. We at least managed to make some remedies.
Galvin: How did you decide the amount of compensation?
Brofee: We think that is reasonable.
Galvin: Do you think it is reasonable?
Brofee: What?
Galvin: I think it's stingy, 200,000.
Brofee: That's the amount recommended by our insurance company, and I would approve of 270,000.
Galvin: Maybe.
Brofee: What we do will not help that woman.
Galvin: I know people will never understand the truth anyway.
Brofee: What's the truth?
Galvin: The poor woman gave all her trust to these two doctors, and they gave away everything about her. She is now in a coma, and her life has almost disappeared. There is no place to live, no family life, and a machine to sustain life. She has no friends, but the people who should be concerned about her, her doctor, you and me, but were bought with money to make us have no sympathy for her, and let us take her things differently. (Galvin takes out the photos taken for Deborah Kay in the hospital) I will take these photos for you to see so that I can collect the compensation. (Think about it) No, I can't do this. I can not. If I accept the money, I'll be done. Will become a rich man who chases ambulances. No, I can't do that.
Brofee: You can discuss the amount of money as much as possible. Mr. Galvin, how is the business of the lawyer business these days?
Galvin (honestly): Not too good, I only have this client right now.
Moo Katz’s office,
Galvin walked into the front hall and saw Moo Katz playing cards with a few men.
Galvin came to Moo.
Galvin: I have to talk to you, please come out.
Moo: Are you crazy?
Moo Katz was pulled from the card table by Galvin, and walked up the stairs into his room.
Galvin: I need your help.
Moo: Need my help? Damn guardian, do you want to tell me that you rejected the 200,000, 300,000 compensation? You lunatic. What are you going to do? To revive her?
Galvin: I want to help her.
Moo: What do you want to do? What do you want to do? She is dead.
Galvin: They killed her. They are thinking of buying us.
Moo: The key is here. Fool. Let them buy. Let them spend money to buy this lawsuit. I took over this lawsuit for this. Leave it alone, understand?
Galvin: I know I can win.
Moo: If you don't fight, you have already won. If they give you money, it means you have won. Listen, we don't want to go to court.
Moo and Galvin go down the stairs
Moo: Do you know? They are battling the archbishop and using people like Concannon.
Galvin: He is a good man.
Moo: He is his mother's dark prince. It's like surfing on the sea, one by one eventually falls into the water. Listen, Frank, don't worry about his mother's case.
Galvin: I have to call the shots for that woman.
Mo Ou: Listen, your past experience has been unsatisfactory, and you want to make a name for yourself through this case. I understand your thoughts, I understand. But this is not the time. Go and see the bishop, okay?
Galvin: If I do this case, would you help me? I need your help. Are you willing?
Mo Ou was moved by his sincerity and finally nodded.
Concannon's Law Firm
Compared to Galvin's dilapidated office, everything here-whether it is people or interior furnishings, looks luxurious.
Around the long conference table are people attending the meeting. Concannon is presiding over the meeting. He is not tall, with deep and sharp eyes, and at first glance he is a well-experienced and shrewd lawyer.
Concannon: Have you heard of it, "I lost a horse because of a lack of a horseshoe." Who will be on vacation tomorrow? Freeman Sandy, isn't it?
Assistant: Yes.
Concannon: Please give this freeman a dozen roses tomorrow morning.
Assistant: Okay.
Concannon: Wait a minute, and send another "sandbank" or something, whatever you want. No one is allowed to leave the case anyway. This case has been on the calendar for 18 months. Now finally there is a specific day. February 19th, hum! We are all familiar with the background of the plaintiff’s lawyer Francis Galvin. We waited for him to come to discuss with us, but he didn't come. Five days before the trial, we offered a very generous amount, but he refused. What does this mean five days before the hearing? I want to find out if the grand jury will betray us because of the testimony of witnesses. Don't think that last year worked, and today will do too. I have sent you a dossier. Go home and read it carefully to get a thorough understanding of the case. Once we start contacting the defendant, I want you all to attend, when, assistant?
Assistant: Wednesday night.
Concannon: Ahem! I hope to see an article reporting on St. Catherine’s Hospital in "Global Magazine" as soon as possible, how to serve the people, and so on. I'm going to see in the Herald on Monday morning about our self-sacrificing doctor. Be original. You have to find a TV station, Freeman. Now that you are here, why not find a friend from your TV station on Channel 8?
Our clients are the Archbishop of Boston Brofee, St. Catherine Laby’s Hospital, and Dr. Max and Tawler, two of the most authoritative doctors in their industry. The edge of our defense is to make the charges of negligence and medical malpractice charged by the defendant become a vicious attack and slander on these doctors and hospitals in court, in newspapers, and in the eyes of the public. So as to help us win the case, well, now let's sort out some clues.
Assistant: Please turn to page 4. We began to repeat the position of all the medical team members in the operating room at the time: nurses, anesthesiologists, recorders, and all the defendants involved in the case in the operating room...
Moo Katz Office
Moo discusses the case with Galvin.
Moo: What materials do we have?
Galvin: The patient’s sister said that Deborah Kay had a full meal an hour before he was hospitalized.
Moo: But we have to admit that a colleague said that she ate nine hours before entering the hospital.
Galvin: It's a pity that this sister doesn't work in the hospital. If we win, she will get a cash.
Galvin: I found Dr. Gruber, and he said they gave her the wrong anesthetic and was sick and vomiting.
Moo: This Dr. Gruber is really good. But the anesthesiologist is Dr. Tao Le. He wrote the masterpiece "Methods and Practice of Anesthesia". Everyone present in the operating room signed the certificate. That group of people are all gods.
While speaking, Moo climbed up the wooden ladder and searched on the wooden bookshelf high up to the ceiling. He finally found the book he was looking for. This is the book of Dr. Tao Le-"Methods and Practice of Anesthesia".
He got down from the wooden ladder, handed the book to Galvin, and Galvin flipped through it.
Galvin: The midwife was also there. Did she sign the testimony?
Moo: No.
Galvin: Moo, you go talk to her, why is she reluctant to talk to us?
Moo: Okay, Frank.
Galvin: My teacher is really nice. (Moo smiles)
Billy Molise Bar
In the bar, Moo and Galvin chatted casually with some friends. Moo left first, Galvin caught a glimpse of the young and beautiful girl who had been drinking yesterday, and walked over to her.
Galvin: Found the apartment?
Laura: Still looking for it.
Galvin: I hope you will change your attitude towards me. What are you doing?
Laura: Change the room number in the hotel.
Galvin: What is that?
Laura: The TV in that room doesn't work.
Galvin: I can see it.
Laura: Why are you a policeman?
Galvin: No, it's a lawyer.
Laura: My original husband was also a lawyer.
Galvin: That's good, it's good for you.
Laura: Actually, it's pretty good.
Galvin: It was nice to you, why did you leave you?
Laura: I left him.
Galvin: Did you propose to divorce him? Ok. If I believe you, I have to have dinner with me tonight. Tell the truth, you lied just now, what's your name?
Laura: Laura.
Galvin: My name is Frank. Also, you came here tonight specifically to find me.
Laura: What? If it's not for you, can't I come here and sit here tonight?
Galvin: Anyway, luck, have you eaten?
Laura: No.
Galvin: Come on, I said you are so beautiful.
Galvin and Laura sat at the table for dinner.
Galvin: (Long sigh) The weak also have to fight for their own interests and decide who is right and who is wrong. Have another drink?
Laura: Good.
Galvin: The existence of a court does not mean justice is done. The existence of courts is just to give people an opportunity to bring justice.
Laura: Then can they get justice?
Galvin: It's possible, it's possible. If the jury is willing to believe it, I mean if the jury believes the doctor, this is really worth seeing. To choose the jury tomorrow, 13 people, all of them, their life experiences. It's a pity that you can't fight the city government. I won't stand on the jury seat-I mean I can barely see the problem from the jury's point of view. (Contemplatively) It is also possible, and possible.
Laura looked at Galvin very carefully.
There is something unpredictable in her eyes, is it suspicion or love at first sight?
Galvin: Maybe I can do something to help justice.
Laura: Is this what you plan to do? (Questioning) Is this what you plan to do?
Galvin: This is what I plan to try next.
Galvin Residence
Galvin took Laura back to his residence.
He graciously helped her take off her coat.
Galvin: Another drink?
Laura: Good.
Galvin: Add some ice? Add some soda?
Laura: No need.
Galvin went to pour the wine and added ice cubes to the glass.
Laura stood and looked around.
Galvin walked to Laura with two glasses of wine.
Passing the wine to her, the two held their glasses and hugged tightly. Laura looked around the bedroom from him and saw a picture of a woman next to the bedside counter lamp. Galvin followed Laura's gaze and saw the picture, then went to the bedside and snapped the picture.
Laura: (Laughs knowingly) It's okay.
Laura looked at Galvin affectionately, and slowly untied her clothes.
Billy Molise Bar
In front of the pinball game machine, Galvin was full of enthusiasm, calling for victory. He looked up and realized that it was too late.
Galvin: Is Zhong Zhun?
Boss: Accurate.
Galvin was so embarrassed that he ran towards the courtroom and entered Judge Sweeney's room. The judge is eating, and the defendant's lawyer, Concannon, is already waiting there.
Galvin: I'm sorry it's too late (Galvin shakes hands with Concannon).
Galvin took off his coat and sat down in a chair.
Judge: Let's talk about business and reach an agreement quickly. Did the two of you guys try to solve each other's difficulties? That would save Honshu a lot of time and troubles.
Concannon: Mr. Judge, things are complicated.
Judge: Of course. But if you all find it complicated, how can you make the jurors understand it? Do you understand me? Let's talk now. Frank, who is your client? Take her away from here and let this damn thing settle.
Galvin: My client can no longer walk, Your Honor.
Judge (pretending to soften down): I know she can't go. Frank, I tell you to pack up and leave here. Listen to me, I want to help.
Concannon: Mr. Judge, Bishop Brophy has proposed 200,000 yuan to the plaintiff's lawyer.
Judge: What?
Concannon: My doctors are not willing to spend money on this case. They insisted on clarifying everything publicly in court. Prove their innocence. I very much agree with their attitude, but today, this proposal is still valid before the public hearing. But only for today. When I walked out of this door, the proposal was naturally revoked, so you understand. Mr. Galvin, it can only be so.
Galvin (stubbornly): We still have to conduct a public trial of this case.
Judge (sarcastically): Really? (Laughs) Hahaha! Why bother? Why are you so sure? You are telling me that you are a chicken and as timid as a mouse. Or are you serious? Frank, I am not teaching you a lesson, but now they are giving you 200,000 yuan, which is a lot of money. Besides, you have no record of winning the case.
Galvin: The situation is changing.
Judge: Sometimes it changes, sometimes it doesn't change. I still remember that you got someone to disqualify as a lawyer that year...
Galvin: I was not disqualified as a lawyer, and the charges were dropped.
Judge (pouring Galvin a cup of coffee): There seems to be something like that. If you want to return to this industry, accept the money and build a successful record in the file. I myself will quickly accept the money like a thief.
Galvin (takes the coffee): I believe you will.
Judge: That being the case, the court date has been set. See you in court next Thursday.
Concannon took off his coat and left, and the judge also left. In the huge office, only Galvin was sitting alone, with a blank look, stubborn but regretful, and a very conflicted mood.
Galvin (talking to himself): So stupid, so stupid, so stupid.
Trial hall
The court was full of people, there was a jury, and many observers. People are waiting anxiously for the trial of Deborah Kay's case. Her sister and brother-in-law are sitting in the gallery.
In court, Galvin talked with jurors.
Galvin: Abraham!
Abrams: My name is Abrams.
Galvin: Abrahams! Are you OK?
Abrams: I'm fine!
Galvin: Have you seen patients at the Catholic St. Catherine I Labri Hospital?
Abrams: I am Jewish. (Audience laughs)
Galvin: Have you never been to the hospital, have you ever been hospitalized?
Abrams: Born.
Galvin: How did they treat you?
Abrams: I don't understand what you mean.
Court hall
Moo and Galvin walked into the lobby and stopped in front of the canteen.
Moo: It's been a long time.
Galvin: Have you found the midwife?
Moo: Mary Rooney? I went to the hospital, but she didn't want to see me. I went home and thought...
Galvin: Who are you talking about?
Moo: Whoever does it?
Galvin: What's the matter?
Moo: The splendid ones are behind. You check the TV program newspaper, and they asked Dr. Tao to show up on Channel 8, with the headline "Rejuvenation", Channel 8 on Friday night.
Galvin: I still have to let the jury decide. I have to be assisted.
Moo: What do you want me to do?
Galvin: On the defendant's side, Concannon came forward. He said that I could try my way and let me follow my way to the end. Yes, his colorful flags are flying, and stories and special reports are everywhere. But I want to win the case.
Mo Ou (asking the salesperson at the counter in the lobby): What day is it today?
Employee: Tuesday.
Galvin: I have to see Dr. Gruber. See you in the office tomorrow. We didn't do a bad job.
Galvin was stopped aggressively by Deborah Kay's brother-in-law on his way out of the hall.
Brother-in-law: Hey, Galvin, you promised to call us. Why didn't you fight? Who do you think you are (a hard punch) and how amazing do you think you are? (One more punch) They told me that I have the right to disqualify you as a lawyer. Do you know what good things you did? Sir (sarcastically), you ruined my life. My wife and I will destroy you too. We have passed four years of this kind of life, and my wife always cries at night, crying until she falls asleep. What did they do to her sister?
Under the questioning and beating of Deborah Kay's brother-in-law, Galvin restrained himself, suppressed his anger, and calmly explained to him.
Galvin: I swear to you, if I am not sure of winning, I will never reject their proposal.
Brother-in-law: You are sure! We are people who work hard to eat. I am trying to move to another place. We hired you, and we paid you. Instead, I had to inquire about the 200,000 yuan from the defendant.
Galvin: I can win this lawsuit! I have a jury to participate in the trial. I have found a famous doctor as an expert witness. You can win five to six times as much money.
Brother-in-law: You guys are all raccoon dogs. The doctor in the hospital said beautifully that everything is for the patient, making the patient immortal. Our family did their best. I'm so sad, why should people like us suffer for your short-term mistakes for the rest of their lives?
The patient's sister took her husband away.
St. Catherine Laby's Hospital
Galvin came to the dressing room upstairs, and it was empty and no one was visible. He went downstairs and found the duty desk.
Galvin: I am looking for Dr. Gruber.
Nurse on duty: He is not here.
Galvin: I mean David Gruber.
Nurse on duty: His name is not on the duty list. He is not here all day.
Galvin found the address book of the hospital staff on the duty desk and looked up Dr. Gruber's address.
Dr. Gruber's Residence
In the evening Galvin came to Dr. Gruber's house. He rang the doorbell for a long time, but no one opened the door.
The night was very quiet. The bells of the church in the distance echoed in the night sky.
Seeing that the front door would not open, Galvin went around to the back door again. He hesitated, wondering if he should try his luck again. After a pause, he seemed determined to reach out and push the door. Unexpectedly, he pushed the door open.
Woman: Who is that?
Galvin: See Dr. Gruber.
Woman: He is not at home.
Galvin: I made an appointment with him to meet in the hospital, I'm afraid he has a wrong memory. We have an appointment, would you please give him a call?
Woman: He can't answer the phone. He is on a small island in the Caribbean Sea, where there is no phone. He will be back in a week. You can call Dr. Harbin and he will answer the phone for him.
The woman stopped paying attention to Galvin and slammed the door. Galvin was startled and stood in front of the door confused, feeling that something was not good. The witness was taken away by the other party during the trial.
Judge Sweeney's Residence
Galvin hurried to Judge Sweeney's house overnight. Sweeney was wearing pajamas and opened a door coldly.
Judge: What's the matter? ,
Galvin: I ask for a postponement of the court date.
Judge: You should not reject the other party's proposal, especially if you are not ready yourself.
Galvin: My witness is gone.
Judge: This kind of thing happens often.
Galvin: I ask for a one-week postponement.
Judge: I haven't given it to you for a week. This case shouldn't have been heard in court. You will understand if you suffer in the future. You are crazy and want to act independently. Well, be independent now! I have no sympathy for you. (Slowly closing the door sarcastically).
After eating closed doors for the second time, Galvin became more determined. He thought about leaving Judge Sweeney's residence.
Dinning room
The business is light and the customers are few. Moo fetched food and sat down across from Laura. They are sitting in a carriage seat. Moo told Laura about Galvin's life experience, family and career misfortunes.
Moo: He worked at the Harrington Law Firm, and later married his daughter and bought a dog. Everything was rosy, infinitely beautiful. Then Steyn messed up things.
Laura: Steen?
Moo: Actually he was doing it himself, Frank was working on the case, and they were going to give the jury a bribe. When Frank heard about it, he came to me in tears. These people are big sharks. Will they do good with that damn money? No one will listen to me. This divorce case is very disappointing. We rounded the court on the judge's side and walked ahead of the opponent. He was later accused of trying to reconcile the jury. Putting him in jail and wanting to disqualify him as a lawyer, he would be dead from then on.
Street phone booth
The cold wind is rustling, and pedestrians are scarce. Galvin found a telephone booth.
Galvin tried to call Gruber.
Galvin: This is the Department of Traumatology. Are you a night shift?
Nurse: Yes.
Galvin: I have to call Dr. Gruber, please tell me the address of his home.
Nurse: I'm sorry I don't have this right.
Galvin: What? Then you call him and ask him to call me.
Nurse: I can't guarantee.
Galvin: I can understand, I understand, thank you, thank you very much. My name is Frank Galvin.
Nurse: Do it.
Galvin: Okay, G-A-L-V-I-N. I'll wait for half an hour at the number below.
Dinning room
Moo is still telling Laura about Galvin's past.
Moo: She thinks he made a very serious mistake. Later all charges were dropped like magic, and he was released from prison. But was expelled from the firm. His wife divorced him, and he ran around for three and a half years. Do you like this poor skylark?
Laura listened attentively as Mooh talked about Galvin's life and career. She lit a cigarette and smoked it silently. From the look in her eyes, she could see that she was plagued by an unknown contradiction deep in her heart.
Frank Galvin Office
In the evening, Galvin called in the office. Moo walked in and listened intently to Galvin's call.
Galvin: Hello, yes, please call him, it's Frank Galvin. Me, on behalf of Deborah Kay. That's it. I told the client your proposal of 200,000 yuan. They hope to accept this amount. My client hopes so. She suddenly changed her mind, which was also a surprise to me. Of course, I was trying my best to dissuade her. On the eve of the trial, I think she was a little nervous. When was it set? I know what Concannon said. But I think you guys made a big mistake. I think I have to reconsider, okay, no, no, I understand. That's great, sorry.
Galvin put down the phone and was short of breath, breathless.
Moo: What happened? Did you talk to Gruber just now?
Galvin put down the phone, panting hastily, without thinking about answering Moo. He found a page with Dr. Thompson's address and phone number in the drawer, handed it to Moo, and then poured himself a glass of wine. Moo looked at the words on the paper, put it on the table, and walked silently to the window, staring at the night outside the window.
Galvin: Concannon found him. I can't breathe. We have run out of time and must try to find a witness to replace Gruber. Just find a nurse.
Galvin (call): Dr. Thompson? I’m Frank Galvin, Deborah Kay’s lawyer. We passed the letter before. I'm so sorry, but the case was postponed for not being able to notify you right away. I have to reorganize it. I'm so sorry to call so late, we have to change it. I have only notified you so late, can you...
Galvin Residence
Galvin lay down on the bed, lost in thought.
Laura appeared silently by the door of Galvin's bedroom, looking at him with complex expressions.
Laura: Would you like me to leave?
Galvin: No, I'm just...
Laura: Why don't you just rest?
Galvin: I still have a lot to do.
Laura walked into the bedroom, sat down beside Galvin's bed, and kissed Galvin comfortingly.
Laura: I can't think anymore, how can I still work? Try to sleep for a while, I will stay with you.
Galvin: Stay with me?
Laura: Yes; I try to sleep for a while myself.
Concannon Law Firm
In order to deal with the upcoming court case, Concannon convened a meeting with relevant personnel to discuss countermeasures and possible problems in the "rehearsal court."
Concannon: What is your name?
Tao Le: Doctor Robert Tao.
Concannon: You are Deborah Kay’s doctor.
Tao Le: No, he was introduced by another doctor.
Kang Huanong: Don't be vague, be simple, affirm, and tell the facts. No matter what the fact is. You are her doctor, you say it again.
Tao Le: I am her doctor.
Concannon: You were her anesthesiologist when she gave birth on May 12, 1976.
Tao Le: I am a member of the medical team...
Concannon: Now please answer the questions in a simple and clear way. Don't say that you are just a member of the medical team. Simply put, are you her anesthesiologist?
Tao Le: Yes.
Concannon: You were only there to help Dr. Max deliver the baby. Pay attention to express clearly.
Tao Le: Okay. When Deborah...
Concannon: When the Derby.
Tao Le: Thank you.
Concannon: You have to remember this, Doctor Tolle.
Tao Le: When Derby was anesthetized...
Concannon: Who else was in the operating room with you?
Tao Le: Miss Nevins, and of course Doctor Max, Mary Rooney.
Concannon: What were these people doing when they were rescued?
Tao Le: We performed "Blue Code First Aid".
Concannon: "Blue Code First Aid", can you explain the meaning of "Blue Code First Aid" to the jury?
Tao Le: This is a common medical term, and it is an emergency rescue measure to restore cardiac pacing. Doctor Max cut her trachea so that she could take oxygen, oh, it was to make her and the fetus. Miss Nevins...
Concannon: Why can't she take in oxygen at first?
Tao Le: There are many reasons for that.
Concannon: Say one.
Tao Le: She really vomited badly and vomited in the oxygen mask.
Concannon: Don't come to that set, and be more straightforward.
Tao Le: She vomited in the oxygen mask, so she couldn't breathe in oxygen. Her heart also stopped beating.
Concannon: That's it.
Everyone's words: Did you take any measures immediately?
Don’t you experienced doctors think of a way?
Yes, did you cause her complicated syndrome because you didn't understand the patient's condition?
Tao Le: We did everything we can to rescue...
Concannon: Yes, rescue the mother, rescue the fetus.
Everyone: Yes, I really tried everything.
Tao Le: We do our best. Oh my goodness! You will know, you will know...
Concannon: Haha, that's good, that's good... Now, please tell me.
Tao Le: Well, this patient...
train station
Passengers getting off the bus, carrying large bags and small bags, rushed towards the door and walked in a hurry. At the exit, Galvin looked at the white traveler intently as the man walked almost. He didn't expect an elderly black man to walk up to him and greet him, but he was stunned.
Thompson: This is Mr. Galvin?
Galvin: Are you Doctor Thompson?
Thompson: Thank you for coming here to pick me up. Your case is very good and it is very beneficial to you.
Galvin: I'm so glad you can come. I still have some chores to do. Let's see you tonight.
I hope you can visit that girl first.
They walked out of the train station.
Thompson: Yes. I think so too.
Galvin: Good. Well, so be it. I arrange you in my apartment and you will feel comfortable.
You don't know what kind of people you want to deal with. They want to win the lawsuit, and there will be many questions waiting for you. This is the address, and the key is inside, 341 Worcester Street. Just as casual as in your own home. Please be sure, don't call anyone. Thank you, thank you for being here.
Galvin put Thompson in a taxi.
Seeing the car drove away, Galvin hurriedly left the train station.
Street phone booth
Galvin called around to find out the address of Mary Rooney, an elderly midwife.
Galvin: Have you found Nurse Rooney?
Voice: She is not here right now.
Galvin: Okay, then please give me her address, I'll go find her. We need her urgently.
Street view
There are all kinds of vehicles driving on the road with fewer pedestrians.
Galvin took a taxi to the door of Rooney's house. Rooney vigilantly and hostilely only opened a crack in the door.
Galvin: Hello. Well, I want to talk to you about Deborah Kay and the case of St. Catherine's Hospital.
Rooney: I don't want to talk to you (she is going to close the door).
Galvin: Wait a minute, about Deborah Kay, you know what I'm talking about. Dr. David Gruber was the witness present.
Rooney: I don't know.
Galvin (patiently): He is an assistant anesthesiologist. According to him, it was the two doctors Tao Le and Max who made my client look like this. We can prove it. What we don't understand is why it was like this; I mean, what happened in the operating room? I mean you know what happened. The anesthetic they gave her was wrong. Something must have interfered with her. What was it that she answered the phone? Or something else.
Rooney: Now that you have a doctor's certificate, why do you come to me?
Galvin: We need some witnesses who were present at the time, so that we will win the case. I mean this is not a problem, only a certain number of witnesses are needed.
Rooney: I have nothing to say.
Galvin: But, do you know what happened?
Rooney: Nothing happened.
Galvin: Then why don't you come out to testify? I can make you stand high on the witness stand.
Rooney: What else do you want to ask me?
Galvin: Who made my client such a vegetable?
Rooney: It has nothing to do with me.
Galvin: Who are you sheltering?
Rooney: Who said I was sheltering someone?
Galvin: Are they the doctors? So you, then why don't you stand up and testify for them?
Rooney: I don't even know about these assholes, but you manage too much.
Galvin: If you think too much control, I want you to testify in court.
Rooney: (Angry) You can do that, I know you guys are all the same. No matter who you hurt, you only have dollars in your eyes, you bitches.
Concannon Law Firm
Concannon is listening to his assistant introducing him to Dr. Thompson.
Assistant: Thank you. His name is Dr. Liaibo Thompson and he is a Bachelor of Science in Class 28 of the City College of New York. Ranked 16 out of 22 students in the New York Medical School. In 1970, he was hired as an honorary anesthesiologist at East Hampton Women's Hospital. unmarried.
Concannon: Have you ever received any degree or award?
Assistant: Since 1975, he has appeared in court for 28 cases, 12 of which were medical malpractice cases. Besides, he is black.
Concannon: If you find that a black person is involved in the case, the best way is not to touch him or mention it. Treating him like ordinary people, it might be better for us to find a black man to appear in court.
Assistant: Yes, sir, is there anything else to do?
Concannon: Get the files of his 12 medical incidents. Look for it right away.
After talking, Concannon hurriedly left the office.
The hotel where Thompson stayed
Moo found Doctor Thompson talking with him.
Thompson: In the circumstances, they gave her the wrong anesthetic.
Moo: Why is this happening?
Thompson: Her sister said she ate one hour before admission.
Moo: Why did her sister say that, but the hospital registration form stated that they ate it 9 hours before admission.
Thompson: She said she feels sick. If she is a doctor in charge, she should know the patient's condition and check the admission form.
Moo: So what should a smart doctor do?
Moo: How old are you?
Thompson: 74 years old.
Moo: How did you become an anesthesia expert?
Thompson: I have been working as an anesthesiologist at East Hampton Women's Hospital.
Moo: East Hampton Women's Hospital, where is that? Are you kidding me? I have to tell you, doctors, the doctors at St. Catherine’s Hospital know everything from the small city to the big world. We have always tried our best to rescue those women who are dying. I mean they have been doing that, and you only rely on some medical aspects after four years...
Thompson: I have done a detailed physical examination of the patient.
Moo: Was the medical care she received there badly?
Thompson: Well, I think not at all.
Moo: So what is the point of ruining the reputation of two doctors for a girl whose body will never get better? Do you know what "Blue Code First Aid" is?
Thompson:...
Moo: "Blue Code First Aid" is a common medical term.
Galvin Residence
Galvin walked into the bedroom dejectedly and saw Laura waiting for him.
Galvin: This is my fault.
Laura: You must be able to think of something.
Galvin: The key is not here, everything is over. I think this is my fault, and this case cannot be won anywhere.
Laura: That's it?
Galvin: Yes, it's over.
Laura: But I can't see the jury verdict and it won't be finished.
Galvin: Who do you listen to.
Laura: You said it. You want me to tell you that this is your fault. Okay, even if it’s yours, what should I do next?
Galvin: I want to talk to you.
Laura: Maybe you want some kind of sympathy, then you are in the wrong place.
Galvin: Why is your heart so hard?
Laura: I'll tell you later.
Galvin: Why later?
Laura: I'll talk about it when you grow up and mature. You are like a child. You came to see me on Sunday night, wanting me to say that you have a fever, so you don't have to go to school the next day.
Galvin: I hope you can understand me.
Laura: Yes, I understand. Frank, trust me. I understand, you said you were going to lose, you said it was your fault, if the ghost case cannot be established tomorrow.
Galvin: It's over.
Laura: Are you willing to fail? Fail elsewhere. I don't want to worry about a failed Frank anymore. Anyway, I don't.
Things didn't go well, Galvin felt depressed. He walked into the bathroom, closed the door and leaned against it exhaustedly, panting in a hurry. As if to vomit all the depression in my heart.
Laura: (calling softly outside the door) Frank, Frank.
Galvin: Don't do that, please don't force me, please don't do that.
Galvin did not open the door, and Laura walked back to the bedroom with concern but helplessly.
The night was quiet, and I don't know how long it took before Galvin walked out of the bathroom. He came to the bedroom and saw Laura asleep on the bed while waiting for him.
Galvin leaned down and kissed Laura lightly, leaving the room slowly.
Out of court
Before the trial, Galvin was outside the court and saw Kai's sister.
Galvin (to the patient's sister): I will try my best to help you and your sister. I mean this matter is as important to you as it is to me. (After speaking, he walks into the courtroom)
court
The court was full. People are eagerly watching. Deborah Kay's sister and brother-in-law sat in the gallery, looking at Galvin anxiously.
Concannon and his assistants were sitting on the defendant's bench, and they looked calm and seemed to be winning.
Moo and Galvin were seated before the trial.
Moo seemed to feel Galvin's feelings, and quietly encouraged him.
Moo: Hold on, yes! That's it, all right. All we have is a witch doctor.
The judge announced the opening of the court.
Judge: "God bless Massachusetts, please take a seat." Deborah Kay told Doctor Tao Le and Max's anesthesiologist at St. Catherine's Hospital. Is the vow ready? Here, where is the defender?
Law Palace: Ready to defend, sir. (Pauses) Let's get started.
Galvin: Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, members of the jury, this sensational thing is finally going to the court for a verdict. It affects how many people's hearts, I know you have also thought about "how do I Can I be pure in my heart? How can I be neither indifferent nor partial? How can I be sympathetic and act impartially". I also know that today, two celebrities from a prestigious large hospital are right in front of us. They caused my client Deborah Kay, who was deprived of the right to life. She is still lying in the hospital. , Can't see, can't hear, can't speak, can't move. We want to prove that all of this is caused by the negligence of these awe-inspiring entrants. It was caused by their negligence. We will let everyone see one of them.
Dr. Max's Office
Max: Why did he go to Mary Rooney?
Assistant: She was the only nurse who testified for the doctor at the time.
Max: Did he find anything?
Assistant: Nothing.
Max: Does the nurse have enough brains?
Assistant: Quite sober.
Max: So besides Doctor Thompson, who else is involved in his case?
Assistant: As far as we know, it's gone.
Max: Thank you Mr. Concannon for me. Tell him that I want to see him in the office.
court
Thompson and Rooney sat in the witness stand.
Concannon is speaking.
Concannon: Good morning, doctor. Doctor Thompson just said that the jury knew that you had never seen Deborah Kay, right?
Thompson: Yes. I was hired to express my opinion.
Concannon: Hired to express opinions? For the press? Everyone gave you money to let you come, right?
Thompson: Same as you, sir.
Concannon: Are you bored when you testify for someone?
Thompson: No, I'm not bored. In New York State, it is common to testify on behalf of others.
Concannon: Yes, I believe so, but you are in Massachusetts. Do you understand internal medicine?
Thompson: No.
Concannon: What about neurology?
Thompson: No.
Concannon: What about anesthesiology?
Thompson: I'm just a doctor of medicine.
Concannon: Do you know Dr. Robert Towler?
Thompson: I know him.
Concannon: What do you say?
Thompson: I know it from his book.
Concannon: What book?
Thompson (speaking after reminding): "Methods and Practice of Anesthesiology."
Concannon: How old are you, doctor?
Thompson: 74 years old.
Concannon: Haha, do you still give people anesthesia?
Thompson: I am an anesthesiologist.
Concannon: I have heard of this. You did testify in some cases against doctors. Isn’t it true? As long as you pay, you can testify for that kind of case on call, right?
Thompson: Yes. When I see injustices, like in this case, I am always on call to help.
Concannon: Uh, uh.
Thompson: I am 74 years old and I am not tired of testifying. I have been practicing medicine for 46 years, enough to let me know what went wrong.
Concannon: To be honest, I believe this is the case. well. Let’s save everyone’s time. We recognize Dr. Thompson as an expert witness. Mr. Galvin, what else do you have to say, or shall we let Doctor Thompson start again in the afternoon?
Galvin (stands up): I'm going to ask again, Mr. Judge. Doctor Thompson, did you go to the nursing center to check the patients after you came here?
Concannon: No.
Thompson: Yes, I have been.
Galvin: Go ahead.
Judge: Witnesses can only use hospital records to testify.
Galvin: Doctor Thompson, from the hospital records, what do you think happened to Deborah Kay on May 12, 1976?
Thompson: The heart stopped beating. She stopped beating during childbirth. When the heart stops beating, the brain is bound to be deprived of oxygen, which causes brain damage. That's why it is what it is today.
Galvin: Doctor Toller proved that he was pacing the patient after 3 to 4 minutes. In your opinion, is this accurate?
Thompson: In my opinion, the time is much longer, 9 to 10 minutes, the brain damage is too serious.
Judge: Did you say that the fact that the heart cannot be paced within 9 minutes constitutes negligence in itself?
Galvin: Mr. Judge.
Judge: Yes, Mr. Galvin.
Galvin: If I am allowed to ask the witnesses in my way, I am talking about the key point.
Judge: Mr. Galvin, I believe I have the right to ask witnesses directly. Please don't waste your time. Is it a negligence for failing to make the heart beat within 9 minutes?
Thompson: According to the context you limited, I said this is not.
Judge: Then you said that this is not negligence, please answer my question.
Thompson: Just to limit this question, it is like this.
Judge: The doctor is not negligent.
Thompson:...
Judge: Thank you. (Indignantly)
Galvin: I haven't finished the question yet, but out of courtesy, if you accept the case, I would rather lose.
Judge (definitely): Thank you. I want to be here this morning. I also want to see the lawyer in the conference room. Well, the court is adjourned and will continue at one o'clock in the afternoon.
People left the hall one after another.
Judge Sweeney's Office
The judge said to the emotional Galvin while eating lunch.
Judge: I knew you would be like this for a long time, man, you are desperate, I should have driven you out of this case, and now it's like this.
Galvin: I am a lawyer, representing my client in court to accept this case, and performing my duties as a lawyer, representing my client. If you move your mouth, I will lose the case.
Judge: Listen to me, you poor...
Galvin: Listen. I wish I could try my best to win for them and let you go away sooner. I lost my main witness, and I wanted to apply for a postponement of the trial but couldn't get permission. I don't care, I simply await the jury's verdict. Someone told me about your situation. You are hired here to rectify the plaintiffs, so that there is no hope for them to win the case, but I don't care.
Judge: I told you to go to hell, hey, Galvin, many years ago...
Galvin: Don't mention to me many years ago, who didn't know that you were a lawyer at the time. You shouldn't be a judge. You used to act as an intermediary for the tycoons in bribery incidents, and it is the same now. Go to hell, that's it, or do you want to go to hell?
The two quarreled.
Judge: Damn it, you are absolutely right, this case is about to end.
Galvin: I will request that the trial of this case be declared invalid due to a violation of procedures, and I will ask you to avoid yourself when trying this case. I will bring a copy of the case file and ask the High Court to accept and impeach you.
Judge: Since you are going to make a big mess, well, the court will continue in the afternoon, and I will try the case to the end. Go away quickly, or I will call the bailiff to put you in jail.
Galvin said no more, angrily slammed the door and walked out of the office.
The court
When the court was adjourned, Deborah Kay’s sister approached Galvin and asked him worriedly and anxiously about the progress of the case.
Sister: Does this mean...? I mean, is there any other good way for you?
Galvin (trying to help Kay's sister build the confidence to win the case): Yes. They described their situation from their perspective, so that I had the opportunity to check.
Sister: Can we win? I mean, you have no other good solution?
court
During the court session in the afternoon, Dr. Tao Le was sitting in the dock.
In court, Galvin yelled and quarreled with the defendant.
Galvin: Thank you, Mr. Thompson.
Thompson: Are there any more questions, sir?
Galvin: Dr. Toller, come here, please.
Tao Le: Yes.
Galvin: Do you have a live record of what happened in the operating room?
Tao Le: Yes.
Galvin: Is it recorded every 30 seconds?
Tao Le: Yes.
Galvin: Is it about the progress of the operation?
Tao Le: Yes.
Galvin: These records st
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