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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Jefferson Memorial dancer’s suit against Park Service tossed Washington Post · Jan 27, 2010
• EHarmony settles lawsuit over gay matchmaking San Francisco Chronicle · Jan 27, 2010
• Baldness tablets don’t work, says lawsuit Haaretz · Jan 27, 2010
• Game Over: Inmate Can’t Play Dungeons & Dragons New York Times · Jan 26, 2010
• Carlos the Jackal, imprisoned for life, looks in lawsuit to protect his image Washington Post (via CI Centre) · Jan 26, 2010
• Ex-Amtrak cop sues RR over shooting at take-out Philadelphia Daily News · Jan 22, 2010
• Employee slices fingers in meat cutter, sues Tyson for improper training Southeast Texas Record · Jan 21, 2010
• Man with bullet in head appeals case Beaumont Enterprise · Jan 21, 2010
• Woman claims Oprah, Bushes, doctors behind implant-reincarnation plot West Virginia Record · Jan 19, 2010
• Wi-Fi foe sues neighbor for using electronics Santa Fe New Mexican · Jan 12, 2010
• Lawsuit: I blacked out in strip club and was charged $21,000 New York Post · Jan 12, 2010
• Woman Suing New York Gym After Injuring Herself During Pole-Dancing Class Fox News · Jan 8, 2010
• Keanu Reeves faces $3m paternity claim from US woman Herald Sun · Jan 8, 2010
• Florida prison inmate sues Penthouse magazine for denying him subscription New York Daily News · Jan 6, 2010
• Patient’s fall at mental hospital costs Pierce County $1.3 million News Tribune · Jan 6, 2010
• Man Blames Potholes for Broken Pelvis, Files Lawsuit Avvo · Dec 29, 2009
• NY Court Snubs Star Trek Fan’s Memorabilia Lawsuit San Francisco Chronicle · Dec 23, 2009
• Alaska Airlines flight attendants file claim over air-turbulence injuries Seattle Times · Dec 20, 2009
• Jury Sides With Movie Theater Chain in Suit Over ‘Wet Floor’ Sign Law.com · Dec 17, 2009
• Prank becomes a $100K lawsuit Southtown Star · Dec 16, 2009