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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• “Reincarnation of Venus” Sues Hugh Hefner OK! Magazine · Jul 13, 2009
• Brüno Lawsuit Drops Assault Charge New York Times · Jul 13, 2009
• Staten Island inmate smacked by paintball, suit says Staten Island Advance · Jul 6, 2009
• S.F. jail inmate pushes lawsuit he already won San Francisco Chronicle · Jul 6, 2009
• Burning Man survives suit by burned man San Francisco Chronicle · Jul 2, 2009
• Judge gives suit by Sonics fans class-action status Seattle Times · Jul 2, 2009
• Lawsuit targets air circulation on Boeing jets MyNorthwest.com · Jul 2, 2009
• Pauly Shore Threatens “Bruno” With Lawsuit Over African Baby Adoption Theme All Headline News · Jul 1, 2009
• Disparaging eBay comment sparks lawsuit Las Vegas Sun · Jul 1, 2009
• Lawsuit: Avon Stretch Mark Cream Burned, Scarred Woman Fox News · Jul 1, 2009
• As July 4 approaches, man moves to stop Gas Works fireworks Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jun 30, 2009
• Apple Sued Over ‘99-Cent’ iTunes Gift Cards PC Magazine · Jun 30, 2009
• Okla bomber seeks lawyer for suit over prison food Washington Post · Jun 29, 2009
• Colorado Easter decor lawsuit delayed 9News.com · Jun 29, 2009
• Teens file lawsuit against WPB curfew WPTV.com · Jun 29, 2009
• Automobile dealer suing plastic surgeon for stealing his wife Chicago Tribune · Jun 29, 2009
• Chop or I’ll Suit! New York Post · Jun 21, 2009
• Lynne Spears fires back in lawsuit with Lutfi MSNBC · Jun 18, 2009
• Suit accuses TSA of unreasonable airport detention San Francisco Chronicle · Jun 18, 2009
• Lawsuit targets KFC chicken giveaway Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Jun 18, 2009