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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Suit seeks to stop elk feeding on Wyoming refuge New York Times · Jun 4, 2008
• LI woman sues over in-flight peanuts Newsday · Jun 2, 2008
• Suit: ‘Beware of Shopping Baskets’ warning needed to avoid injury Southeast Texas Record · Jun 2, 2008
• Cockfighting supporter files federal lawsuit against state Journal Record · Jun 2, 2008
• Snowmobiler files free speech lawsuit against Maine wardens Boston Globe · Jun 2, 2008
• Youth baseball injury stats: Ouch! Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jun 1, 2008
• Former teacher files suit against Web site Baxter Bulletin · May 31, 2008
• Norris Drops Lawsuit Against University Student PR Inside · May 29, 2008
• Houston to Shell Out $150,000 to Defend Police Beard Ban Fox News · May 29, 2008
• Woman pushes leg off theater seat; woman in leg brace files suit Madison County Record · May 29, 2008
• Suit alleges Yamaha ‘Rhino’ ATV unreasonably dangerous Southeast Texas Record · May 28, 2008
• Roofing hammer used in assault, says dram shop suit against Shop N Save Madison County Record · May 28, 2008
• Clemens adds new claim to suit against McNamee New York Times · May 27, 2008
• Stripper’s suit in Jefferson County court says her job led to wreck, injuries Birmingham News · May 27, 2008
• Spider bite leads to lawsuit 24 hours Vancouver · May 26, 2008
• N. Ky. restaurant closing over lawsuit Fort Mill Times · May 26, 2008
• ABC company nudged by other ‘As,’ says suit against Yellow Book Madison County Record · May 26, 2008
• Class action suit claims NCAA ticket lottery is illegal ESPN · May 22, 2008
• Canadian Loses Lawsuit Over Fly In Bottle Of Water New York Times · May 22, 2008
• Women ski jumpers sue for place in 2010 Washington Post · May 21, 2008