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Pennsylvania Ex-Judge Spent Insurance Money on House, Hot Tub

East News • October 1, 2008
Federal prosecutors say retired Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Michael Joyce spent $440,000 in insurance money on a new house, hot tub, motorcycle, jewelry and cosmetic surgery for a woman he ...

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Subject: Not the real issue here

Posted On: October 2, 2008, 10:24 am CDT
Posted By: Shirley
Comment:
I agree the Max - the issue isn't how he spends the money (which after the settlement is his money to spend as he chooses) but whether the claim was inflated.

The claim was probably thoroughly investigated before a settlement was reached. If it wasn't, was that the Judge's fault?

What was he supposed to do with the money?
Perhaps the hot tub eases chronic pain from the accident.....maybe the house was fitted with special ramps, doors, etc. in the event he becomes wheel-chair bound.

But mostly, after the settlement the money became his to spend as he pleased.
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Not the real issue here Shirley
Oct 2, 2008, 10:24 am
Not the real issue here Max
Oct 1, 2008, 12:33 pm
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