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Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work.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

• Burglar sues men who captured him, claims rough citizens arrest St. Petersburg Times · Jul 30, 2010
• People sue Apple over ‘overheating’ iPads CNN · Jul 29, 2010
• Court: Chipotle restaurant violated disability law Washington Examiner · Jul 28, 2010
• American Airlines Disputes $5 Million Lost Bag Lawsuit ABC News · Jul 27, 2010
• Nature Worshiper Files Civil Rights Suit After Tangle With Tree Trimmers Law.com · Jul 26, 2010
• Michael and Miriam Hersh demand Yahoo! and Google release names of blog commenters for $411M lawsuit New York Daily News · Jul 23, 2010
• 99 Cents Only Stores sued over price increase Los Angeles Times · Jul 22, 2010
• Queens man says Trident Xtra Care gum ads are rotten, drills Cadbury Adam with lawsuit New York Daily News · Jul 22, 2010
• Trump sues Palm Beach County, airport over noise Miami Herald · Jul 22, 2010
• Toddler’s Scream Leads to Airline Lawsuit Time · Jul 20, 2010
• Judge grants Motiva summary judgment in windblown papers injury suit Southeast Texas Record · Jul 20, 2010
• Oregon man sues over rodent blasting Washington Post · Jul 19, 2010
• The cycle of justice New York Post · Jul 19, 2010
• NCAA Final Four “lottery” lawsuit wins new life Reuters · Jul 19, 2010
• LeBron’s father? Man files lawsuit to prove it (and to get money) USA Today · Jul 8, 2010
• Big green litigation machine Philadelphia Daily News · Jul 1, 2010
• Fruit Roll-Ups maker General Mills slammed with lawsuit, saying popular snack is ‘unhealthy’ New York Daily News · Jun 30, 2010
• Suspect charged in fatal Vineland crash sues police Daily Record · Jun 29, 2010
• College Grad Sues Father to Recoup Tuition Costs Law.com · Jun 29, 2010
• Lawsuit: Medical records of porn stars overexposed Washington Post · Jun 29, 2010