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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Lawsuit bites police dog Macomb Daily · Aug 31, 2008
• Zapped Amtrak Trespasser Sues New York Post · Aug 31, 2008
• Lawsuit targets makers of mowers Argus Leader · Aug 30, 2008
• Kate Hudson’s Hair-Care Line Hits One Big Snag: A Lawsuit New York Magazine · Aug 26, 2008
• Trainspotting? Man Jumps from Train, then Sues Overlawyered.com · Aug 26, 2008
• Hit-and-run driver claims city didn’t take care of his Bentley after crash Daily News · Aug 24, 2008
• Warners suit takes issue with Indian film’s title Washington Post · Aug 24, 2008
• Searching for Bigfoot group to sue Georgia hoaxers Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Aug 20, 2008
• 63-Year-Old Woman Sues the AARP for Age Discrimination Fox News · Aug 20, 2008
• Group sues to protect pika from climate change Examiner.com · Aug 19, 2008
• Mirapex jackpot justice – literally Overlawyered.com · Aug 19, 2008
• Jackpot justice gets new meaning DC Examiner · Aug 18, 2008
• Lawyer Files Antifeminist Suit Against Columbia New York Times · Aug 18, 2008
• Drunken fall from horse is subject of lawsuit Charleston Daily Mail · Aug 13, 2008
• Paris Hilton sued over lack of publicity for film Washington Post · Aug 12, 2008
• Disney star Vanessa Hudgens sued by music producer Reuters · Aug 12, 2008
• Former Blink-182 bassist sues over bad investment Washington Post · Aug 12, 2008
• Md. woman sues state for right to massage horses Washington Post · Aug 11, 2008
• School district responds to bat lawsuit KSL.com · Aug 10, 2008
• Lawsuit over Lizzie legacy Boston Herald · Aug 10, 2008