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Gary Michelson, a spine surgeon, inventor and prominent Brentwood philanthropist, has filed a lawsuit against
Neil Campbell, his former best friend and partner in a series of Costa Rica teak tree farm investments.
Michelson claims Campbell and Costa Rican partner Philip Powell looted his tree farm investments and he will be seeking $20 million in damages when the trial begins this summer unless a settlement is reached. Luke Dauchot, who is Michelson’s lawyer in the current case, also represented the Brentwood billionaire when he received a $1.35 billion settlement from Medtronic, Inc. in a dispute over spinal devices invented by Michelson.

Comments to date: 1. Page 1 of 1. Average Rating: Damnit Janet    Beverly Hills 6:41pm on Wednesday, October 20th, 2010  It would have been nice if the writer took a look at the actual lawsuit. Michelson made money in all of the tree farm transactions. No one looted any money from him. This is Michelson's MO. He also falsely charged his last business partner with embezzling. The police refused to investigate because there was no embezzlement. Don't believe what Gary says just because he's a billionaire. Your Name: Your Location: Vote: Choose 1 - Dreadful 2 - Poor 3 - Fair 4 - Good 5 - Excellent Your Comment: Security check *