The Giant Killers

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Robert V. Parenti, a World War II veteran, confronts his wartime conflicts and legal career while collaborating with powerhouse trial lawyer Willie Gary. Together, they take on high-profile cases against major corporations like Walt Disney, Anheuser-Busch, Motorola, and Loewen Funeral Homes. This narrative, rooted in true courtroom experiences, offers a captivating glimpse into the strategies and drama that led to their remarkable victories against well-funded adversaries. The story kicks off when Jeremiah O'Keefe, owner of a small Mississippi funeral home, enlists Gary and Parenti to combat the Loewen Group, a conglomerate attempting to monopolize the funeral industry through illegal practices. O'Keefe, a decorated Marine pilot from WWII, asserts that Loewen, backed by Asian financiers, is engaging in unlawful trade to eliminate competition. Their alliance results in a stunning jury verdict of $500 million, marking the first of many victories for Gary and Parenti, detailed with actual trial excerpts and transcripts. This account illustrates how racial and cultural barriers dissolve when individuals unite for justice. In his closing argument, Parenti reaffirms his belief in the foundational principles of the nation, emphasizing the importance of power resting with U.S. citizens as the jury.