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Zoneboy · 11-14-2007, 04:50 AM

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WASHINGTON - A judge who lost a $54 million lawsuit against his dry cleaner over a pair of missing pants has lost his job, District of Columbia officials confirmed.

Roy Pearson's term as an administrative law judge expired May 2 and the D.C. Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges has voted not to reappoint him, Lisa Coleman, the city's general counsel, wrote Nov. 8 in response to a Freedom of Information Act request from The Associated Press.

Pearson was one of about 30 judges who worked in the Office of Administrative Hearings, which handles disputes involving city agencies. He had held his position for two years.

The Washington Post and The (Washington) Examiner, citing sources familiar with the case, reported the commission's decision last month. Coleman refused to release a copy of a letter to Pearson informing him of the decision, saying it is considered a personnel matter.

Pearson's lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court claimed Custom Cleaners, owned by South Korean immigrants, did not live up to Pearson's expectations of "Satisfaction Guaranteed," as advertised in store windows.

Pearson demanded repayment for the lost pants, as well as damages for inconvenience, mental anguish and attorney's fees for representing himself. He calculated his losses initially at $67 million but lowered his request to $54 million.

Pearson did not immediately respond to an e-mail from The Associated Press requesting comment.

80sTrivia · 11-14-2007, 06:26 AM

Good luck to him on finding a job that pays him $54 million a year!!!

Ireneparalegal · 11-14-2007, 11:27 AM

HA HA HA HA HA...

catlover79 · 11-14-2007, 01:15 PM

GOOD!!

Max Whittaker · 11-14-2007, 03:00 PM

Surely he didn't expect to keep his job after the fuss he made!

Mikado · 11-14-2007, 04:58 PM

Anyone NOT see this coming from 20 miles away?

Well, the jerk got what he deserved, lost the case AND his job!

Janice · 11-14-2007, 05:03 PM

Would you like fries with that order?

Mikado · 11-14-2007, 05:30 PM

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Would you like fries with that order?

and he'd better guarantee satisfaction with that, too!

Janice · 11-14-2007, 05:58 PM

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and he'd better guarantee satisfaction with that, too!

Maybe he could double for Ronny McD.

Mikado · 11-14-2007, 10:33 PM

Better yet, trade places....Ronald could probably do a better job on the bench!

catlover79 · 11-14-2007, 11:31 PM

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Better yet, trade places....Ronald could probably do a better job on the bench!

I second that, Mikey.

Maybe he'd finally bust the Hamburglar!!

Ireneparalegal · 11-14-2007, 11:37 PM

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I second that, Mikey.

Maybe he'd finally bust the Hamburglar!!

Mikado · 11-14-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I second that, Mikey.

Maybe he'd finally bust the Hamburglar!!

"That will be 20 years in the French Fry mines!" ....Next case!!

Lex Luthor · 11-15-2007, 02:35 AM

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"That will be 20 years in the French Fry mines!" ....Next case!!

Keep him away from the deep fryer, the guy will get a tiny splash on his finger and sue for millions

Mikado · 11-15-2007, 02:45 AM

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Keep him away from the deep fryer, the guy will get a tiny splash on his finger and sue for millions

11-14-2007, 04:50 AM	#1
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11-14-2007, 06:26 AM	#2
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11-14-2007, 03:00 PM	#5
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