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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• 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
• Office worker awarded £5,000 after boss constantly broke wind in her direction Daily Mail · May 15, 2008
• Don-doff police-pay suit draws union’s no NULL · May 14, 2008
• Ex-Inmate Loses Lawsuit Over Secondhand Smoke New York Times · May 14, 2008
• Lawsuit to stop elephant exhibit is dismissed Los Angeles Times · May 13, 2008
• Larry Bird sues owners of former home for name use ESPN · May 13, 2008
• Lesbian chased out of NYC bathroom settles suit ABC News · May 13, 2008
• NY man sues airline over flight spent in toilet Yahoo! News · May 12, 2008
• Complaint seeks class action over citizenship delays St. Petersburg Times · May 12, 2008
• Couple’s Lotto dispute going to court Miami Herald · May 11, 2008
• Red Sox fan must pay rival $25,000 Sign On San Diego.com · May 8, 2008
• Minn. driver kills dog, sues owners USA Today · May 7, 2008
• Scholar Sues To Recognize ‘Presidents’ Before Washington Suncoast News · May 7, 2008
• Arctic Circle closes due to ADA lawsuit Times Standard · May 6, 2008