Author: Tim Bolen

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

 

I monitor and provoke, sometimes openly, sometimes secretly, the discussion activity of the organization calling itself the “quackbusters.”  It is not easy, for, in a way, it is like listening in on a group of pedophiles discussing their plans for our neighborhood children.  Keep this comparison in mind.

Recently, of course, I have been monitoring quackbuster discussions about the Doctor’s Data v Stephen Barrett Federal Court case. Continue reading Quackbusters:  Their Fear is Palpable…

 

I enjoy writing about the Doctor’s Data v Barrett case.  Every time I turn around and look to see what’s happening another guffaw exits my system, for once more, seemingly out of nowhere sometimes, comes one more patent example that there is, in fact, a divine justice in the world.

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

Continue reading Barrett Gets the Attorney He Deserves…

The US health care system is in tatters.  It is total crap, run by crooks and idiots, who on their best day, either by design, or stupidity, cannot find any solutions.  The “War on Cancer” has been running almost 39 years – and we are not even close to official answers – because the “war” is intentionally designed to fail.

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen  Continue reading Why the Doctor’s Data v Barrett case is important to North America…

This case is becoming an Event to watch…

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

In mankind’s not-so-distant past we used to have public hangings of criminals.  It was a popular spectacle.  Citizens would gather from miles around for the Event – and would cheer when the executioner pulled the trap handle and the criminal dropped to his death.  Continue reading Doctor’s Data v Barrett “Second Amended Complaint” to be Filed – and More…

It was three long weeks ago that Michael K. Botts, Esq. applied (Pro Hac Vice) to the Federal Court in Chicago to, supposedly, represent Stephen Barrett in the Doctor’s Data v Barrett, Federal Court case. 

On August 26th we saw that Botts had been rejected by the Court but was being re-applied by Barrett’s local counsel, to the Court.

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen  Continue reading “Igor” Not In Evidence – No Lead Attorney For Barrett – Yet…

I check my Pacer Account every few days and yesterday found four new filings in the Doctor’s Data v Barrett, Federal Court case.  After that I am even more convinced that the script writers for Saturday Night Live are designing Barrett’s Defense.

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

The four documents, all presented by Stephen Barrett‘s three attorneys (actually two-and-a-half – I will explain) tell a story that will somewhat amuse you.  It certainly amused me. Continue reading Botts and Barrett – Fumble Bumble Stumble Jumble…

I think the arrival of Michael K. Botts, Esq. as Stephen Barrett’s attorney in the Doctor’s Data v Barrett, Federal lawsuit is significant.

It is a flat-out desperation move.  Simply, Stephen Barrett could not afford to hire a law firm to Defend.  So someone is providing an attorney of their choice – not someone Barrett would pick – Michael K. Botts, who is not a litigator but an intellectual property and patent attorney.  Continue reading Has Stephen Barrett’s “Puppet Master” Appeared?

I admit this move by Stephen Barrett  took me by surprise.  I actually thought this lawyer Barrett hired, to defend him in the Doctor’s Data v Stephen Barrett, et al case, Michael K. Botts, was dead.

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

More, the last case Botts handled for the quackbusters (Victor Herbert v American Quackery Association – 1987) ended so badly for them I would have thought Botts would be the LAST CHOICE they’d ever use.

But here he is… Continue reading Barrett Lawyers Up – Sort Of…

We have to keep our eye on the Doctor’s Data v Barrett, et al, Federal case.  Something new is always happening, or at least brewing. 

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

Here is the latest Pacer record:

“SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The National Council Against Health Fraud, Inc. (vcf, ) (Entered: 08/11/2010)” Continue reading Federal Summons Issued For NCAHF…

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

 

Keep in mind that there are three Defendants in the Doctor’s Data v Barrett, et al Federal Court case in Northern Illinois – and all three have to lawyer up and Respond within the Court’s required time.

Only Stephen Barrett, himself, as an individual, was given 60 days, instead of 21, to formally Respond to a lawsuit.  Neither of the other two Defendants, Quackwatch, Inc, nor the National Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF) was given any extra time.  They have 21 days from the time of service to hire legal counsel and formally Respond. Continue reading Quackwatch, Inc Fails To Respond…

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

 

I guess Doctor’s Data wants to use a kinder, gentler approach then I do.  They gave Stephen Barrett sixty (60)  days, instead of twenty-one (21) to respond to the Federal lawsuit they filed against him.  The sixty day period started on June 29th, 2010 so Barrett’s answer is not due until August 30th, 2010.  I’ll connect you to a Court Document about  this in a minute.

Sigh… Continue reading Doctor’s Data Shows Mercy to Stephen Barrett… I’m VERY Disappointed…

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen  

A friend of mine sent me a link to a blog calling itself “Respectful Insolence,” run by the guy I thought was going to be Barrett’s replacement “Orac the Nipple Ripper.”

Ok, the guy doesn’t actually call himself “Orac the Nipple Ripper.”  I call him that. He calls himself just plain “Orac.”  But since I found out he is a breast cancer surgeon in Detroit, well, you know, I tend to call a spade a spade – and, a nipple ripper a Nipple Ripper.

 

Continue reading Quackpots in a Tizzy Over Barrett Getting Sued…

Opinion by Consumer Advocate  Tim Bolen 

 

I just checked my “Pacer” (Federal Court information system) file, and Barrett has not yet brought in a lawyer, and filed a response to the Doctor’s Data lawsuit against him. Could it be this easy?  Could it be that rancid old Stephen Barrett, when push comes to shove, just could not back up his public statements in a Court of law, and is just going to let the collection agents pick him clean?  Could it be that Doctor’s Data will have unlimited access to Barrett’s years records showing whom he plotted with?

(I’m really getting all excited thinking about this). Continue reading Barrett Has Four Days Left – Then He Goes to Default…