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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Woman sues RR for injuries while taking pictures Seattle Times · Nov 18, 2009
• In 2000 suit, Linda Thompson claims gas station spill led to fear of filling up Patriot-News · Nov 17, 2009
• Man Sues Bar, Says Tripping Over Dog Ruined Sex Life MSNBC · Nov 16, 2009
• Acorn Sues Over Funding Vote in House New York Times · Nov 12, 2009
• Teen’s Claim Over Mosh Pit Injury Revived by N.Y. Appeals Court Law.com · Nov 12, 2009
• Narcoleptic Hillside dispatcher settles wrongful termination suit Chicago Breaking News · Nov 11, 2009
• Man presses $400 billion lawsuit against Bon Jovi Reuters · Nov 11, 2009
• Holocaust denier sues survivor South Florida Sun-Sentinel · Nov 10, 2009
• Indiana Supreme Court to hear gambler’s lawsuit WTHR News · Nov 9, 2009
• Me-ouch! Man says cat’s bite sickened him New York Post · Nov 9, 2009
• Couple sue neighbors over backyard smoking Fresno Bee · Nov 3, 2009
• Disbarred Seattle attorney sues state bar association Seattle Times · Nov 3, 2009
• Suit Claims That Redbox Charges Late Fees Despite Promise Not to Law.com · Nov 2, 2009
• 12-year case finally resolved with $9 award Staten Island Advance · Nov 2, 2009
• No Money Back for Gallery Worker Who Relied on Estimate of Schnabel Painting’s Value Law.com · Nov 2, 2009
• Yanks’ costly error New York Post · Oct 27, 2009
• Tiny bat pits green against green Washington Post · Oct 22, 2009
• Depressed teacher can sue school district Journal Sentinel · Oct 20, 2009
• Italian couple sue shipping line because they were not told their holiday was a gay cruise Daily Mail · Oct 16, 2009
• Lawsuit seeks greater protection for Calif fish San Jose Mercury News · Oct 16, 2009