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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Judge in pants lawsuit sues to get job back CNN.com · May 2, 2008
• People of Lesbos take gay group to court over term ‘Lesbian’ New York Times · Apr 30, 2008
• Lawsuit Against Cemetery Alleges Family Can’t Find Relative’s Grave KFDM 6 · Apr 29, 2008
• Eagles, looking to recover bonus money, sue Cowboys’ Owens ESPN · Apr 29, 2008
• Call girl in Spitzer scandal files $10 mln lawsuit Reuters · Apr 29, 2008
• Lawsuit against high-end Bel Air pet shop to go to trial San Jose Mercury News · Apr 28, 2008
• Dr. Bronner’s sues rivals over organic labels San Jose Mercury News · Apr 28, 2008
• Prof threatens lawsuit against her students Dartmouth.com · Apr 28, 2008
• 300 – pound inmate complains Ark. jail doesn’t feed him well New York Times · Apr 28, 2008
• Lawsuit: Cedar City prairie dogs endangered by golf course relocation bid Salt Lake Tribune · Apr 24, 2008
• Sued for ‘OK’ eBay feedback King5.com · Apr 24, 2008
• Stewards of James Brown Estate Sue Morgan Stanley New York Times · Apr 24, 2008
• Teen ‘Ringleader’ In Bus Beating Sentenced To Juvy Jail; Boys To Sue MTA, Schools WBAL - TV 11 Baltimore · Apr 24, 2008
• Yoko Ono sues in NY over song in movie challenging evolution New York Times · Apr 24, 2008
• Errant High-Five Leads to Lawsuit Law.com · Apr 23, 2008
• Luck Runs Dry for ‘Deal’ Plaintiffs in Lawsuit Against NBC Law.com · Apr 22, 2008
• Eviction From Hotel Found Not Cause of New Year’s Accident Law.com · Apr 22, 2008
• French rogue trader’s supervisor reportedly files lawsuit Market Watch · Apr 21, 2008
• Queens mom sues bakeries for failing to garnish wages for child support Daily News · Apr 21, 2008
• Inmates win ‘cold turkey’ payout Times Online · Apr 18, 2008