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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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.

• Fla. estate battle features $3M for pet Chihuahuas Associated Press · Jun 29, 2010
• Debrahlee Lorenzana wants New York State Division of Human Rights to investigate Citibank New York Daily News · Jun 28, 2010
• Judge certifies sperm donor’s class-action lawsuit against UBC Vancouver Sun · Jun 28, 2010
• McDonald’s faces lawsuit over Happy Meals Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 2010
• Ginola threatens lawsuit ESPN · Jun 23, 2010
• St. Louis Judge Hands Lawyers $21 Million For Coupons Forbes · Jun 23, 2010
• Drunk who lost leg after falling from a subway platform has $2.3 million verdict tossed New York Post · Jun 22, 2010
• Inmate who attempted suicide in jail files lawsuit Chicago Tribune · Jun 21, 2010
• Trial in Conn. to find if cheerleading is sport Washington Post · Jun 21, 2010
• Erie transit attorney calls worker’s lawsuit crazy Lebanon Daily News · Jun 16, 2010
• Pa. man with hearing aids sues over police denial Associated Press · Jun 16, 2010
• Lawsuit: Angels’ home lacks wheelchair seats Orange County Register · Jun 16, 2010
• John Daly defends charity lawsuit Fox News · Jun 15, 2010
• After Surprise Victory, Lawsuit Is Dropped and $1 Is Awarded New York Times · Jun 10, 2010
• Satanist settles lawsuit against Yellowstone County for $50 Billings Gazette · Jun 10, 2010
• Woman sues Google over Utah walking directions Associated Press · Jun 3, 2010
• Woman says she was fired from Citibank for being too hot New York Post · Jun 3, 2010
• Yabba-Dabba-Sue! Hulk Hogan files suit against Cocoa Pebbles maker Tampa Tribune · May 27, 2010
• Manhattan man sues Amy Laurent International dating service after failing to deliver dream woman New York Daily News · May 27, 2010
• Woman files another suit against Oprah West Virginia Record · May 26, 2010