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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Indiana Supreme Court to hear gambler’s lawsuit WTHR News · Nov 9, 2009
• Me-ouch! Man says cat’s bite sickened him New York Post · Nov 9, 2009
• Couple sue neighbors over backyard smoking Fresno Bee · Nov 3, 2009
• Disbarred Seattle attorney sues state bar association Seattle Times · Nov 3, 2009
• Suit Claims That Redbox Charges Late Fees Despite Promise Not to Law.com · Nov 2, 2009
• 12-year case finally resolved with $9 award Staten Island Advance · Nov 2, 2009
• No Money Back for Gallery Worker Who Relied on Estimate of Schnabel Painting’s Value Law.com · Nov 2, 2009
• Yanks’ costly error New York Post · Oct 27, 2009
• Tiny bat pits green against green Washington Post · Oct 22, 2009
• Depressed teacher can sue school district Journal Sentinel · Oct 20, 2009
• Italian couple sue shipping line because they were not told their holiday was a gay cruise Daily Mail · Oct 16, 2009
• Lawsuit seeks greater protection for Calif fish San Jose Mercury News · Oct 16, 2009
• Injured by art? Houston Chronicle · Oct 15, 2009
• Swedish women sue varsity over affirmative action Associated Press · Oct 15, 2009
• ‘You Light Up My Life’ writer sues ex-fiancee ABC News · Oct 14, 2009
• $1M suit hits Madge trainer New York Post · Oct 14, 2009
• Shopper who forgot to pay for pajamas sues Wal-Mart over her arrest Madison/ St. Clair Record · Oct 14, 2009
• Fat lady stings: Lawyer sues over gym’s obese bully New York Post · Oct 13, 2009
• Naperville lawyer: Adidas ripped off my idea Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2009
• Judge: Man’s a ‘vexatious litigator’ Cincinnati Enquirer · Oct 9, 2009