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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Lawyer Sues Google Over Ads Legal Blog Watch · Jul 16, 2008
• Surgeon sued for giving anesthetized patient temporary tattoo Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 16, 2008
• Art Auctions on Cruise Ships Lead to Anger, Accusations and Lawsuits New York Times · Jul 16, 2008
• Writer revises ‘Passion’ lawsuit against Gibson Washington Post · Jul 16, 2008
• Guard fired by Disney after gun protest files lawsuit in Orlando Orlando Sentinel · Jul 12, 2008
• N&O subscriber sues the paper for cutting staff News & Observer · Jul 10, 2008
• Man Says Prescription Drug Triggered Gambling Addiction, Loss of $3 Million Fox News · Jul 10, 2008
• Man Sues Church for $2.5M After Being ‘Felled by Holy Spirit’ Fox News · Jul 10, 2008
• Officer hurt in accidental shooting sues gun maker SanLuisObispo.com · Jul 9, 2008
• Student Paper Budget Cuts Lead to Lawsuit US News & World Report · Jul 9, 2008
• Man sues Zondervan to change anti-gay reference in Bible MLive.com · Jul 9, 2008
• Judge dismisses Condit suit against Dunne Washington Post · Jul 8, 2008
• Former Child Star Zachery Ty Bryan Sues Hotel For Assault All Headline News · Jul 8, 2008
• Fired reporter sues rival TV station over video Associated Press · Jul 7, 2008
• Kindergarten trauma still plagues 18-year-old, $900k suit says Madison County Record · Jul 7, 2008
• It’s My Party, I’ll Invite Who I Want! Or Not WallStreetJournal .com - Law Blog · Jul 2, 2008
• Payless customer claims injuries from falling shoe boxes Madison County Record · Jul 2, 2008
• Crocs cited in lawsuit over girl’s injuries at airport Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Jul 2, 2008
• Officer Sues Widow of Man Killed in Crash Washington Post · Jul 2, 2008
• Woman says 7-Eleven to blame for premature delivery West Virginia Record · Jun 30, 2008