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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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-caretaker sues Leona Helmsley’s dog New York Daily News · Dec 9, 2007
• Mayor: Sledding ban meant to protect city Express-Times · Dec 6, 2007
• Panto stars banned from throwing sweets into the audience in case children get hit on the head Daily Mail · Dec 6, 2007
• Ex-Detective in Spiked-Meatball Case Sues New York Times · Dec 5, 2007
• Honolulu Hit With Lawsuit Over Ball Game Examiner.com · Nov 27, 2007
• Edward Jones Dome blamed for ‘bunched up’ carpet in personal injury suit Madison County Record · Nov 20, 2007
• ‘Dr. Phil’ Critic Wants Agreement Voided Newsweek · Nov 16, 2007
• T-shirt leads to lawsuit Aftenposten · Nov 13, 2007
• ‘Hannah Montana’ Tickets Fuel Lawsuit Fox News · Nov 13, 2007
• Dishwasher blames skin problems on inadequate training, sues employer Southeast Texas Record · Nov 12, 2007
• Adult Supervision Wall Street Journal · Nov 8, 2007
• Lawsuit takes issue with text message on St. Louis Cardinals board WQAD · Nov 8, 2007
• Cupid Shook Me Down: Top-Tier Dating Service Sued ABC News · Oct 22, 2007
• A Bride Sues Her Florist Over Pastel Hydrangeas New York Times · Oct 16, 2007
• Cop Sues Family of Brain – Damaged Tot ABC News · Oct 11, 2007
• Woman Sues Over Apple’s iPhone Price Cut Associated Press · Oct 2, 2007
• Season-ticket holders sue Sonics owners Puget Sound Business Journal · Oct 1, 2007
• Fan’s suit names Belichick, Patriots for cheating Newsday · Sep 30, 2007
• Goose pic prompts farmer’s $7.5M lawsuit Virginia Lawyers Weekly Law Blog · Sep 19, 2007
• Nebraska State Senator Sues God Law.com · Sep 18, 2007