71.   Another possible plaintiff is Robert Hunt.

72.   Ballentine states that plaintiff was upset and crying.

73.   Blackard states that plaintiff was shaking and embarrassed.

74.   All the defendants are major producers of citric acid, while the plaintiffs are the major buyers of the product.

75.   But many other plaintiffs are more passionate about their claims, convinced of the negligence of Enron and its San Juan company.

76.   But what if those plaintiffs are public entities whose officials have received campaign contributions from the lawyers who represent them in such cases?

77.   Either way, Dow would benefit if plaintiffs were unable to present their scientific evidence.

78.   Even if the Democratic plaintiffs are correct, there is nothing the court can do about it, he said.

79.   Federal Judge Robert Patterson Jr. ruled that the plaintiffs were likely to win their suit, and put a stay on the fare hike.

80.   Further, that the two plaintiffs are Hispanic raises the possibility that the courts might find they lack the standing to bring the case.