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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Kansas man sues Royals over Sluggerrr’s hot-dog toss Kansas City Star · Feb 24, 2010
• Backyard feud embroils auto mogul, neighbor Boston Globe · Feb 22, 2010
• Man suing Canfield Panera over hot coffee Youngstown Vindicator · Feb 19, 2010
• Blow Too Much Cash on a Botched Case? Judge Says ‘Dry’ Me a River American Lawyer · Feb 17, 2010
• Boston woman loses lawsuit over secondhand smoke Boston Herald · Feb 17, 2010
• Parkinson’s class action approved National Post · Feb 17, 2010
• ‘Biggest Loser’ trainer Jillian Michaels sued over weight loss supplement pills New York Daily News · Feb 12, 2010
• Elizabeth Edwards Threatens Husband’s Ex-Aide With Lawsuit ABC News · Feb 12, 2010
• Trump International Golf Course sued over suspension by Harry Theodoracopulos Palm Beach Daily News · Feb 12, 2010
• Penthouse dancer Leslie Liwanag’s lawsuit: I had to pay jiggle joint to perform there! New York Daily News · Feb 12, 2010
• Judge: jury to consider negligence in golf lawsuit Chicago Tribune · Feb 12, 2010
• Woman sues husband after allegedly contracting herpes Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2010
• Man Sues for Extra Time on LSAT, Claiming ADHD Law.com · Feb 4, 2010
• Civil Trial Over Hog Odors Opens in Kansas City New York Times · Feb 4, 2010
• Former stripper gets $100,000 in lawsuit: Blamed club for drunken wreck Birmingham News · Feb 3, 2010
• Man says police destroyed mystical powers UPI · Feb 2, 2010
• Man files suit involving accident when he was 12 Madison/St. Clair Record · Feb 2, 2010
• Aspen Skiing Co. wins snowmobile lawsuit Sky Hi Daily News · Feb 2, 2010
• Judge dismisses man’s suit against post office for delivering dead birds Southeast Texas Record · Feb 2, 2010
• Lawyer sues neighbor, building management for $500K over Chihuahuas’ ‘yapping’ NY Daily News · Feb 1, 2010