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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Joe’s Pizza logo too similar to chain’s Boston Herald · Sep 22, 2008
• Cuckold ‘Sore’ At His Wife New York Post · Sep 21, 2008
• As Market House Withers, Lawsuit Expands Washington Post · Sep 20, 2008
• Lawsuit against Sheriff’s Dept. is over a dog Arizona Daily Star · Sep 20, 2008
• Order to Tuck in Dreadlocks Leads to Civil Rights Lawsuit New York Times · Sep 17, 2008
• Firefighters Seek Damages Over Gay Pride Parade KFMB 8 · Sep 16, 2008
• Judge Calls Restaurateur’s Umbrella Lawsuit Frivolous New York Times · Sep 12, 2008
• Seton Hall recruit sues NCAA over eligibility Washington Times · Sep 10, 2008
• Pot smoker sues for getting dismissed from pain management center West Virginia Record · Sep 8, 2008
• Lawsuit Calls Foul on Mets’ Seat Switch New York Post · Sep 8, 2008
• Segway No Way to Patrol, Says Cop in Lawsuit New York Post · Sep 7, 2008
• Jury rejects lawsuit over touch football injuries KPTM Fox 42 · Sep 6, 2008
• CBS sues NFL Players over fantasy football Washington Post · Sep 5, 2008
• Man Shot By ‘Craigslist’ Gun Takes Aim At Site New York Post · Sep 5, 2008
• Raging bull rider suing restaurant Daily News · Sep 5, 2008
• Neb. man sues prosecutor to get his leg back Washington Post · Sep 4, 2008
• City’s ‘trash talk’ ban leads to lawsuit UPI.com · Sep 3, 2008
• Court rejects claim against garlic festival ABC News · Sep 3, 2008
• Suit alleges Yamaha ‘Rhino’ ATV unreasonably dangerous Southeast Texas Record · Sep 3, 2008
• McCavitt sues to overturn city’s clam shack decision Daily News · Sep 2, 2008