Lawsuits in the News
The filing of lawsuits has increased to such an extent that it could be described as a national pastime. Below are links to just a few of the recent reports found in the press. If you’ve read about a ridiculous lawsuit in your local media, please share the link with us.
Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work. We apologize for any non-working links.
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Lawyer wants airport to pay for coat he left at food court
Southeast Texas Record · Mar 9, 2010
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Lindsay Lohan Wants $100M for E-Trade ‘Milkaholic’ Ad
Fox News · Mar 9, 2010
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Chinese Writer Plans To Sue Avatar Director
Sky News · Mar 9, 2010
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Avatar studio says it will win copyright lawsuit against B.C. man
The Province · Mar 9, 2010
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Plumbing company failed to warn by-standers on use of shovels, suit claims
Madison County Record · Mar 5, 2010
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Proposed Facebook Settlement Comes Under Fire
Wall Street Journal · Mar 2, 2010
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Appeals court reinstates lawsuit over hot sandwich
Washington Post · Mar 1, 2010
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Where’s the beef? Blimpie is not stacking double portions as promised, class action claims
Madison County Record · Feb 26, 2010
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Icelandic couple sued over ‘ugly’ kitchen in NY
Washington Post · Feb 26, 2010
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Kansas man sues Royals over Sluggerrr’s hot-dog toss
Kansas City Star · Feb 24, 2010
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Backyard feud embroils auto mogul, neighbor
Boston Globe · Feb 22, 2010
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Man suing Canfield Panera over hot coffee
Youngstown Vindicator · Feb 19, 2010
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Blow Too Much Cash on a Botched Case? Judge Says ‘Dry’ Me a River
American Lawyer · Feb 17, 2010
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Boston woman loses lawsuit over secondhand smoke
Boston Herald · Feb 17, 2010
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Parkinson’s class action approved
National Post · Feb 17, 2010
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‘Biggest Loser’ trainer Jillian Michaels sued over weight loss supplement pills
New York Daily News · Feb 12, 2010
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Elizabeth Edwards Threatens Husband’s Ex-Aide With Lawsuit
ABC News · Feb 12, 2010
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Trump International Golf Course sued over suspension by Harry Theodoracopulos
Palm Beach Daily News · Feb 12, 2010
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Penthouse dancer Leslie Liwanag’s lawsuit: I had to pay jiggle joint to perform there!
New York Daily News · Feb 12, 2010
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Judge: jury to consider negligence in golf lawsuit
Chicago Tribune · Feb 12, 2010