Attorneys bilking clients? Say it ain't SO
Small Firm Business - Two of Three Attorneys Facing Trial for Fen-Phen Case Ask for Delay:
Two of three lawyers facing federal mail fraud charges in a diet drug lawsuit settlement want more time to prepare their defense.
Attorneys William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham Jr. are scheduled for trial May 12 in Covington, Ky., along with fellow lawyer Melbourne Mills Jr.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reported on its Web site Friday that now Gallion and Cunningham have filed motions, asking for a continuance.
Gallion's motion says documents he needs to defend himself are missing.
Cunningham claims his defense needs more time to review records.
The attorneys are accused of bilking clients out of at least $42 million from a settlement awarded in a class action fen-phen lawsuit.