No, I think it would probably be stricken from the record, and the jury would be asked to disregard.
The most acceptable point would be to emphasize how long the inventors have been deprived of any revenues they should have gained from their patents. Chanbond could point out the communication between Chanbond and Comcast for several years (I believe it was 6 years) in an attempt to resolve the matter before filing suit, for example, highlighting the patience and reasonableness of the patent creators, and pointing out the missed opportunities for the patent creators in building on that wealth over the years. They could mention delays in litigation in general. Highlighting the numerous challengers and wins for Chanbond and Chanbond's acquiescience to numerous requests for continuances over the years so the 13 would have an opportunity to put forth their best possible case would be far more effective in my opinion.
If the delay was due to the defendant in a civil suit requesting vacation, that might be a different story. But I don't think the judge would allow Chanbond to call out the attorney for the defense. At the end of the day, it was Andrews' call anyhow. Though, I'm not a legal expert. But I believe any dispute with the Defendant's attorney and the handling of the case overall would be a matter for a separate trial between said attorney and the defendant. I don't think defendants have a problem with her performance thus far, though to me it seems more artistic and strategic.
