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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Elizabeth Edwards Threatens Husband’s Ex-Aide With Lawsuit ABC News · Feb 12, 2010
• Trump International Golf Course sued over suspension by Harry Theodoracopulos Palm Beach Daily News · Feb 12, 2010
• Penthouse dancer Leslie Liwanag’s lawsuit: I had to pay jiggle joint to perform there! New York Daily News · Feb 12, 2010
• Judge: jury to consider negligence in golf lawsuit Chicago Tribune · Feb 12, 2010
• Woman sues husband after allegedly contracting herpes Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2010
• Man Sues for Extra Time on LSAT, Claiming ADHD Law.com · Feb 4, 2010
• Civil Trial Over Hog Odors Opens in Kansas City New York Times · Feb 4, 2010
• Former stripper gets $100,000 in lawsuit: Blamed club for drunken wreck Birmingham News · Feb 3, 2010
• Man says police destroyed mystical powers UPI · Feb 2, 2010
• Man files suit involving accident when he was 12 Madison/St. Clair Record · Feb 2, 2010
• Aspen Skiing Co. wins snowmobile lawsuit Sky Hi Daily News · Feb 2, 2010
• Judge dismisses man’s suit against post office for delivering dead birds Southeast Texas Record · Feb 2, 2010
• Lawyer sues neighbor, building management for $500K over Chihuahuas’ ‘yapping’ NY Daily News · Feb 1, 2010
• Jefferson Memorial dancer’s suit against Park Service tossed Washington Post · Jan 27, 2010
• EHarmony settles lawsuit over gay matchmaking San Francisco Chronicle · Jan 27, 2010
• Baldness tablets don’t work, says lawsuit Haaretz · Jan 27, 2010
• Game Over: Inmate Can’t Play Dungeons & Dragons New York Times · Jan 26, 2010
• Carlos the Jackal, imprisoned for life, looks in lawsuit to protect his image Washington Post (via CI Centre) · Jan 26, 2010
• Ex-Amtrak cop sues RR over shooting at take-out Philadelphia Daily News · Jan 22, 2010
• Employee slices fingers in meat cutter, sues Tyson for improper training Southeast Texas Record · Jan 21, 2010