Frequently Asked Questions
Judicial System Questions:
Is the judicial system in Otter Tail County fair and impartial?
Craig: No, based solely on my own experience with Judge Miller.
I don’t have any experience with any of the other judges, so I can’t say one way or the other.
Is the judicial system in Minnesota fair and impartial?
Craig: No, based solely on my own experience with the Otter Tail County District Court and the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Is there a way to overcome judicial bias?
Craig: No. Because judges have so much power and can control what evidence is discovered, how that evidence is viewed, how laws are interpreted, and ultimately, whether a case is allowed to be presented before a jury, there does not appear to be a way to overcome judicial bias.
Should litigants and attorneys be concerned about fairness in Otter Tail County?
Craig: Yes, based on my own experience, especially if Judge Miller is the presiding judge in the case.
Do the issues and irregularities noted in the Stevenson case extend to all other cases?
Craig: No, for the most part, they do not. For example, in the majority of Judge Miller’s summary judgment orders that I have reviewed, Judge Miller appears to have followed the proper legal standard. At this time, for reasons yet unknown, our case appears to be a significant abberation.
Personal Questions:
How is Marie's health?
Craig: So far, Marie is doing well physically, despite the significant side effects of her cancer medication. She continues to be closely monitored by her doctors.
What are Marie's plans for the future?
Craig: She is seriously considering writing a book about her life experiences.