The first sign of divisions came on Halloween. A Florida jury hearing an opioid-related case planned a group costume inspired by a pair of Dr. Seuss characters, Thing One and Thing Two. Juror No. 2, a graphic designer, made each panelist a “Thing” sign that matched that person’s juror number, and the group agreed to wear black or red shirts.  When Juror No. 5 showed up in a navy blazer, Laurey Trailer, who later became forewoman, got annoyed. The juror, Gerson Puig, begrudgingly put on his “Thing 5” sign—then took it off right after the picture. “I left it where…

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