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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Keanu Reeves faces $3m paternity claim from US woman Herald Sun · Jan 8, 2010
• Florida prison inmate sues Penthouse magazine for denying him subscription New York Daily News · Jan 6, 2010
• Patient’s fall at mental hospital costs Pierce County $1.3 million News Tribune · Jan 6, 2010
• Man Blames Potholes for Broken Pelvis, Files Lawsuit Avvo · Dec 29, 2009
• NY Court Snubs Star Trek Fan’s Memorabilia Lawsuit San Francisco Chronicle · Dec 23, 2009
• Alaska Airlines flight attendants file claim over air-turbulence injuries Seattle Times · Dec 20, 2009
• Jury Sides With Movie Theater Chain in Suit Over ‘Wet Floor’ Sign Law.com · Dec 17, 2009
• Prank becomes a $100K lawsuit Southtown Star · Dec 16, 2009
• Woman sues DirecTV after tripping over cable wire in her home Chicago Bar-Tender · Dec 11, 2009
• Pizza Hut and cop prevail in door injury claim Madison County Record · Dec 11, 2009
• Whopper of a Lawsuit: Woman Wants Burger King to Pay for Text Messages Miami New Times · Dec 9, 2009
• Killer adds electrolysis to sex-change lawsuit Associated Press · Dec 8, 2009
• Precedent-setting class action request filed over smoking on stage during Haifa performance Haaretz · Dec 7, 2009
• Man To File Lawsuit over Mug Shot myfoxdc.com · Dec 2, 2009
• Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore subpoenaed in World of Warcraft lawsuit Guardian · Nov 30, 2009
• “Heidi Klum of Foot Models” Sues Building CBS News · Nov 23, 2009
• Judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Miley Cyrus’ pic discriminated against Asians Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2009
• County out $14K for toilet paper injury Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2009
• Woman files suit over shampoo bottle being dropped on her head Iowa City Press-Citizen · Nov 18, 2009
• Hillsborough man blames plane noise for divorce, sues SFO San Mateo County Times · Nov 18, 2009