"The ground motion gets amplified, and people there can feel [earthquakes] very vigorously," says Vineet Kumar Gahalaut, a geologist at the National Geophysical Research Institute in Hyderabad, India.
"We disagree with the allegations and plan to defend vigorously," says an InterCept spokeswoman in a written response to questions from Forbes.com.
"We're fighting this very vigorously," said his lawyer, Victor Schurr.
She shook his hand vigorously, saying, "Congratulations, Mr. Mayor!" He blinked, and blinked again.
Boeheim initially defended Fine vigorously, saying money might have been the main motivation of accusers.
"We do not believe Ambac's claims are meritorious and intend to defend Bear vigorously," said Jennifer Zuccarelli, a JPMorgan spokeswoman.
"The strategy is to campaign very hard, prosecute this case very vigorously," said Bob Shrum, a top Gore adviser.
"We've received the government's superseding indictment, and Ms. Crupi intends to contest the charges vigorously," said Eric Breslin, a lawyer for Ms. Crupi.
The lawsuit "makes some very strong allegations that are unwarranted, and we will defend ourselves vigorously," said E. Peter Urbanowicz, Tenet's general counsel.
"The company believes strongly that the allegations are without merit, and we intend to defend the case vigorously," said Judith Czelusniak, a Bloomberg L.P. spokeswoman.
"Merck is disappointed in today's decision, but believes that the allegations in the complaint are unfounded and will continue to defend itself vigorously," said Bruce Kuhlik, the drug maker's executive vice president and general counsel.
