LAF SUPPORT - CHICHILNISKY V. COLUMBIA

I attended court yesterday. Court began at 9:30. Nancy Ferer was also in attendance. There was further work on bringing documents into evidence.

Testimony was heard from Christopher C. Barton, now of Wright State University, Dayton OH. Retired from the U.S. Geological Survey. Dr. Barton was involved with the early creation of CCRM--Center for Risk Management, on loan to Columbia from the U.S.Geological Survey.

Cross-examination of Peter Eisenberger then took place. Dr. Eisenberger apparently was the immediate supervisor of Graciela during that period. I left around 3:15, before this phase of the trial was complete.

During one of the table sessions the judge and attorneys were trying to work out where they are in the schedule. They were saying that plaintiff will begin testimony on Wednesday, 6/25 and this is expected to continue for approximately three days. My feeling is that Dr. Eisenberger may be called back to complete the cross-examination and redirect, if they didn't finish yesterday. Wilma Gitchel, Westchester Branch

The NY Post printed an article on Monday, June 16, 2008. I will continue to update on the progress of this trial.