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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• The Aerosmith Lawsuit: Settlement Gives Hawaiians Concerts WSJ.com Law Blog · Sep 24, 2009
• Strippers’ lawsuit challenges independent contractor status Boston Globe · Sep 18, 2009
• Judge Rejects Attempt to Claim Damages for Injuries Horse Lover Suffered on Date Law.com · Sep 16, 2009
• Indiana Supreme Court to hear gambler’s lawsuit Fort Wayne Journal Gazette · Sep 14, 2009
• Somebody’s Watching … and Ready to Sue New York Times · Sep 10, 2009
• Lawsuit filed over dog rescue; volunteers wanted preference in adopting dogs Missoulian · Sep 8, 2009
• Florence women sue Applebee’s, Weight Watchers Lexington Herald-Leader · Sep 8, 2009
• QVC sued when hanging tomato planter knocks man topsy turvy Southeast Texas Record · Sep 3, 2009
• Wife jailed in killing sues over denied survivor benefits Detroit News · Sep 2, 2009
• Tintin ‘to be sued’ for Congo book Telegraph · Sep 2, 2009
• Court: Paris Hilton can pursue Hallmark lawsuit Reuters · Aug 31, 2009
• Convicted Thief Sues Store He Robbed WXYZ.com · Aug 31, 2009
• Proposed class-action against sunscreen makers alleges they deceived public Canadian Press · Aug 31, 2009
• ‘Opie and Anthony’ Comedian Settles Lawsuit with Lawyer New York Post · Aug 27, 2009
• No joke, comedian sued over mother-in-law humor ABC News · Aug 27, 2009
• Ventura woman reduces claim for police shootout Ventura County Star · Aug 27, 2009
• Brookfield Zoo dolphin lawsuit: Woman sues over fall she blames on wet floor Chicago Tribune · Aug 20, 2009
• N.J. Lawyer Plans Suit Over Best Buy’s $9.99 Price Flub; Law Prof Is Skeptical ABA Journal · Aug 19, 2009
• California users file civil suit against Facebook ABC News · Aug 19, 2009
• Pittsburgh Mom Sues School District, Says Daughter Was ‘Bullied’ Into Anorexia Fox News · Aug 19, 2009