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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Ex-Inmate Loses Lawsuit Over Secondhand Smoke New York Times · May 14, 2008
• Lawsuit to stop elephant exhibit is dismissed Los Angeles Times · May 13, 2008
• Larry Bird sues owners of former home for name use ESPN · May 13, 2008
• Lesbian chased out of NYC bathroom settles suit ABC News · May 13, 2008
• NY man sues airline over flight spent in toilet Yahoo! News · May 12, 2008
• Complaint seeks class action over citizenship delays St. Petersburg Times · May 12, 2008
• Couple’s Lotto dispute going to court Miami Herald · May 11, 2008
• Red Sox fan must pay rival $25,000 Sign On San Diego.com · May 8, 2008
• Minn. driver kills dog, sues owners USA Today · May 7, 2008
• Scholar Sues To Recognize ‘Presidents’ Before Washington Suncoast News · May 7, 2008
• Arctic Circle closes due to ADA lawsuit Times Standard · May 6, 2008
• Judge in pants lawsuit sues to get job back CNN.com · May 2, 2008
• People of Lesbos take gay group to court over term ‘Lesbian’ New York Times · Apr 30, 2008
• Lawsuit Against Cemetery Alleges Family Can’t Find Relative’s Grave KFDM 6 · Apr 29, 2008
• Eagles, looking to recover bonus money, sue Cowboys’ Owens ESPN · Apr 29, 2008
• Call girl in Spitzer scandal files $10 mln lawsuit Reuters · Apr 29, 2008
• Lawsuit against high-end Bel Air pet shop to go to trial San Jose Mercury News · Apr 28, 2008
• Dr. Bronner’s sues rivals over organic labels San Jose Mercury News · Apr 28, 2008
• Prof threatens lawsuit against her students Dartmouth.com · Apr 28, 2008
• 300 – pound inmate complains Ark. jail doesn’t feed him well New York Times · Apr 28, 2008