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Rudy Baylor, a newcomer to law school, is recruited by Dot and Bud Black to challenge a large insurance firm over the denied medical claim for their son, Donny Ray, who is gravely ill. Facing a complex legal battle, Rudy must decide whether he can genuinely help them secure a fair outcome and bring justice to their family.
The novel explores the ethical tensions and procedural hurdles of insurance litigation, highlighting the personal stakes for a family in crisis and the potential for a novice attorney to make a difference against formidable corporate power.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: Cindy Leaney
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