The Conspiracy Trap

Harrison Falls was the capital of the State of Chance. The name originated with its founding citizens, who thought it might attract folks willing to take a chance it would prosper.

And prosperity was forthcoming. As the state capital, it attracted an army of lobbyists, legislators and, in particular, lawyers. Chance was considered a state friend to personal injury claimants and their lawyers. Lawyers were in profusion because of that and because the state bar association permitted the…