Lawsuits in the News

The filing of lawsuits has increased to such an extent that it could be described as a national pastime. While many lawsuits are legitimate, others are rather questionable. Below are links to just a few of the recent reports found in the press. If you’ve read about an interesting 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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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.

• ‘Ladies Nights’ OK’d by appeals court New York Post · Sep 2, 2010
• Swing Sets Removed at Some W.Va. Schools New York Times · Sep 2, 2010
• Jeff Greene to Sue Newspapers for Costing Him Senate Bid CBS News · Sep 2, 2010
• LeBron James seeks dismissal of lawsuit over paternity claims CNN · Aug 31, 2010
• Female football league sued for lack of support New York Post · Aug 30, 2010
• Facebook sued in California over teen endorsements Associated Press · Aug 27, 2010
• Cheerleader sued wrong company Fox Sports · Aug 27, 2010
• Mom sues McDonald’s over hot, hot chocolate Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2010
• Lindsay Lohan’s E-Trade lawsuit enters odd phase Reuters · Aug 25, 2010
• Las Vegas man sues Alpine attorney for $38 quadrillion Utah Daily Herald · Aug 24, 2010
• Addicted Gamer Sues Game-Maker, Says He is ‘Unable to Function’ Wired · Aug 20, 2010
• Axed fireman’s chutzpah New York Post · Aug 19, 2010
• Associate Helps Land Client, Then Sues Over Size of Bonus Wall Street Journal · Aug 16, 2010
• Josh Booty settles lawsuit with Orange County Sheriff’s Department KTBS · Aug 16, 2010
• Theater Actress Sues Over Green Day Musical Promo ABC News · Aug 16, 2010
• Family sues Walmart over intruder in store lot Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 2, 2010
• Kalispell girl charged with deliberate homicide files lawsuit against victims’ family Missoulian · Aug 2, 2010
• Lawsuit: Softball coach orders injured girl, “Take it like a man” New York Post · Aug 2, 2010
• Burglar sues men who captured him, claims rough citizens arrest St. Petersburg Times · Jul 30, 2010
• People sue Apple over ‘overheating’ iPads CNN · Jul 29, 2010