Schlichtmann attributes his nine-year obsessive pursuit to mixed motives
Evidence
“All this paper,” said Schlichtmann, more to himself than to Crowley. “It represents nine years of my life. Why did I do it?” He paused for a moment and then answered his own question. “Pride, greed, ambition. Getting rich by doing good.” — Jonathan Harr, A Civil Action, 3114
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Jonathan Harr, A Civil Action, 3114
- XREF: connects to: Schlichtmann’s personal stakes diverged from those of the families he represented — Jonathan Harr, A Civil Action, 2718; Schlichtmann says the experience bankrupted him but forced self-reflection and enriched his life — Interview with ‘A Civil Action’ Toxic Tort Lawyer Jan Schlichtmann