The Litigators, by John Grisham. This book is a legal thriller that focuses on 31-year-old David Zinc, a lawyer at a high-stress corporate job who quits his job for employment at a small, dubious law firm called Finley & Figg in Chicago. The book is based around a large class-action lawsuit against Varrick Labs who has developed a cholesterol-reducing drug. However, with further research into the drug, it became known that it was a propellant for heart-attacks in individuals who may take the drug.
“David had no choice. Continue, alone, and he would save the firm from the threat of sanctions, and probably malpractice as well. His only other option would be to demand a continuance and, when that was denied, refuse to participate in the trial.”
“Sure, it’s a deal.” (p. 375)
In this quotation, we see David start to lose his lawsuit regarding the Krayoxx drug. At this point of the case, his opponent basically had David cornered. The more that this case progressed, the more it just looked like David was starting to lose ground. This is the point in time where he realizes that the whole lawsuit with Varrick Labs is too weak. They have large corporate lawyers, and are incredibly close to shooting him down. As the end of the trial comes closer, David is forced to make a decision: Should he stick with his current, struggling firm, or should he walk away?