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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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: Spill from boiling pot of crawfish leaves man disabled Southeast Texas Record · Feb 11, 2008
• Baseball card at center of lawsuit United Press International · Feb 10, 2008
• Suing the Smoker Next Door Washington Post · Feb 9, 2008
• Airline sued for canceling Sienna Miller’s flight Washington Post · Feb 7, 2008
• Pork farmer sues semen merchant for decreased productivity Madison County Record · Feb 7, 2008
• Cosmetic girl injured while apprehending shoplifter, sues Macy’s Southeast Texas Record · Feb 4, 2008
• Police officer sues after stolen truck rammed into cruiser West Virginia Record · Feb 1, 2008
• Man helps locked-out neighbor, sues for injury when glass breaks Southeast Texas Record · Jan 31, 2008
• Man With Heart Condition Wants Smoke-Free Eateries Washington Post · Jan 31, 2008
• Woman sues for trip over hat rack Southeast Texas Record · Jan 31, 2008
• Blue Man routine named in suit Los Angeles Times · Jan 29, 2008
• NYC judge throws out $1 million Jell-o wrestling lawsuit Newsday · Jan 29, 2008
• Golfer seeks $100k for rough ride to fifth tee Madison County Record · Jan 24, 2008
• Yogurt maker sued for claims Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2008
• Repossessee sues repossessors following car chase and crash Madison County Record · Jan 22, 2008
• Ailing snack lover files ‘popcorn lung’ lawsuit MSNBC · Jan 16, 2008
• Parachutist Sues Empire State Building Company New York Times · Jan 16, 2008
• Cashier counter failed to keep attacker at distance, says gas mart manager Madison County Record · Jan 15, 2008
• Humorist Keillor Sues Neighbor Associated Press · Jan 14, 2008
• Buddy Holly widow threatens lawsuit against Peggy Sue CBC News · Jan 13, 2008