Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly
A biweekly newsletter documenting cases of lawsuit abuse by trial lawyers.
Lawsuit Abuse
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-1
Special Edition Wisconsin Mecca for Lawsuit Abuse By Maureen Martin The following essay was published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January ... (read more)
Special Edition Wisconsin Mecca for Lawsuit Abuse By Maureen Martin The following essay was published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-1 (pdf)
In this issue: Wisconsin a Mecca for Lawsuit Abuse Farts on Fire? Marry Me, Oprah ... (read more)
In this issue: Wisconsin a Mecca for Lawsuit Abuse Farts on Fire? Marry Me, Oprah ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-10
A Squirrelly Lawsuit A lawsuit was filed in August against the owner of a shopping mall north of Chicago because the owner allegedly failed to remove ... (read more)
A Squirrelly Lawsuit A lawsuit was filed in August against the owner of a shopping mall north of Chicago because the owner allegedly failed to remove ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-10 (pdf)
In this issue: A Squirrelly Lawsuit A Real Nut Case A Dummy Lawsuit A Lesson in Frivolous Lawsuits ... (read more)
In this issue: A Squirrelly Lawsuit A Real Nut Case A Dummy Lawsuit A Lesson in Frivolous Lawsuits ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-11
Addicted to "Crackberries" Almost anything nowadays can be the stuff of addiction--drugs, alcohol, gambling. One can even be addicted to love. But addicted ... (read more)
Addicted to "Crackberries" Almost anything nowadays can be the stuff of addiction--drugs, alcohol, gambling. One can even be addicted to love. But addicted ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-11 (pdf)
In this issue: Addicted to ‘Crackberries’ Homework Case Gets an ‘F’ for ‘Frivolous’ He Didn’t Wanna Be Like Mike No Good Deed Goes Unpunished ... (read more)
In this issue: Addicted to ‘Crackberries’ Homework Case Gets an ‘F’ for ‘Frivolous’ He Didn’t Wanna Be Like Mike No Good Deed Goes Unpunished ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-12
Singer Hits the Wrong Note Singing in the shower is one thing, but singing on an airplane is another ... even if you are famed rock-and-roller Bonnie ... (read more)
Singer Hits the Wrong Note Singing in the shower is one thing, but singing on an airplane is another ... even if you are famed rock-and-roller Bonnie ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-12 (pdf)
In this issue: Singer Hits the Wrong Note When Teachers Flunk, They Sue Rock Climbing Goes on the Rocks Greedy Trial Lawyer? Naaah Duffer ... (read more)
In this issue: Singer Hits the Wrong Note When Teachers Flunk, They Sue Rock Climbing Goes on the Rocks Greedy Trial Lawyer? Naaah Duffer ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-13
We Report, You Decide It's difficult to know who deserves the "stupid" award: the Class A baseball team that fired a masseuse because she was allegedly ... (read more)
We Report, You Decide It's difficult to know who deserves the "stupid" award: the Class A baseball team that fired a masseuse because she was allegedly ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-13 (pdf)
In this issue: We Report, You Decide A Pox on the Pod Case Why Medicare Costs Are Out of Control You Always Suspected It Was an Act ... (read more)
In this issue: We Report, You Decide A Pox on the Pod Case Why Medicare Costs Are Out of Control You Always Suspected It Was an Act ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-14
Two Frat Boys Sue over 15 Minutes of Fame Two South Carolina fraternity members are suing the studio that produced the hit comedic movie "Borat," saying ... (read more)
Two Frat Boys Sue over 15 Minutes of Fame Two South Carolina fraternity members are suing the studio that produced the hit comedic movie "Borat," saying ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-14 (pdf)
In this issue: Two Frat Boys Sue over 15 Minutes of Fame Eat Two Bites of Dog Food, Win $2.7 Million Self-Esteem Runs Amok Down Under Voters ... (read more)
In this issue: Two Frat Boys Sue over 15 Minutes of Fame Eat Two Bites of Dog Food, Win $2.7 Million Self-Esteem Runs Amok Down Under Voters ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-15
PlayStation 3 Is Defective--In Supply In a case of alleged product liability gone amok, the mayor of Boston is threatening to hold Sony Corp. liable ... (read more)
PlayStation 3 Is Defective--In Supply In a case of alleged product liability gone amok, the mayor of Boston is threatening to hold Sony Corp. liable ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-15 (pdf)
In this issue: PlayStation 3 Is Defective--In Supply ‘Wholly Guacamole?’ The Blame Game Just Say ‘No’ to Drugs? Not in the UK Not a ... (read more)
In this issue: PlayStation 3 Is Defective--In Supply ‘Wholly Guacamole?’ The Blame Game Just Say ‘No’ to Drugs? Not in the UK Not a ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-2
Coming Next: A Ban on Sharp Sticks? A ban on "long pointed kitchen knives" has been proposed by the authors of an article in the British Medical Journal ... (read more)
Coming Next: A Ban on Sharp Sticks? A ban on "long pointed kitchen knives" has been proposed by the authors of an article in the British Medical Journal ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-2 (pdf)
In this issue: Coming Next: A Ban on Sharp Sticks? Taking a Bite Out of Crime In His Dreams 1-800-PIT-BULL The Thrill of the Hill Is No More My ... (read more)
In this issue: Coming Next: A Ban on Sharp Sticks? Taking a Bite Out of Crime In His Dreams 1-800-PIT-BULL The Thrill of the Hill Is No More My ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-3
Wanted: Massachusetts Fat Kids Several Massachusetts lawyers plan to file lawsuits against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo seeking to ban sales of soft drinks ... (read more)
Wanted: Massachusetts Fat Kids Several Massachusetts lawyers plan to file lawsuits against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo seeking to ban sales of soft drinks ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-3 (pdf)
In this issue: Wanted: Massachusetts Fat Kids Never Mind: Bring on the Lard Wacky Warning Labels "No More Teachers' Dirty Looks" ... (read more)
In this issue: Wanted: Massachusetts Fat Kids Never Mind: Bring on the Lard Wacky Warning Labels "No More Teachers' Dirty Looks" ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-4
He Backed Into This Lawsuit A Lodi, California man's car was damaged when a city dump truck backed into it. Naturally, he filed a claim for damages against ... (read more)
He Backed Into This Lawsuit A Lodi, California man's car was damaged when a city dump truck backed into it. Naturally, he filed a claim for damages against ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-4 (pdf)
In this issue: He Backed Into This Lawsuit Too Afraid to Work, But Not to Sue Maybe She Sings in the Tub? Teacher Lacks Fart Smarts Six Strikes ... (read more)
In this issue: He Backed Into This Lawsuit Too Afraid to Work, But Not to Sue Maybe She Sings in the Tub? Teacher Lacks Fart Smarts Six Strikes ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-5
Neither Snow Nor Sleet Nor Gloom of Night ... A Wisconsin postal worker has alleged he cannot swiftly complete his work because of erectile dysfunction. ... (read more)
Neither Snow Nor Sleet Nor Gloom of Night ... A Wisconsin postal worker has alleged he cannot swiftly complete his work because of erectile dysfunction. ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-5 (pdf)
In this issue: Neither Snow Nor Sleet Nor Gloom of Night ... One Plus One Equals $160,000 Hurt Feelings Not Worth $1.5 Million Judge Learns ... (read more)
In this issue: Neither Snow Nor Sleet Nor Gloom of Night ... One Plus One Equals $160,000 Hurt Feelings Not Worth $1.5 Million Judge Learns ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-6
San Diego County Held Liable Because Employee Killed Spouse The family of a San Diego man who was murdered by his wife in 2000 was awarded $6 million ... (read more)
San Diego County Held Liable Because Employee Killed Spouse The family of a San Diego man who was murdered by his wife in 2000 was awarded $6 million ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-6 (pdf)
In this issue: San Diego County Held Liable Because Employee Killed Spouse Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Out in the Sun Again Big Apple ... (read more)
In this issue: San Diego County Held Liable Because Employee Killed Spouse Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Out in the Sun Again Big Apple ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-7
Viagra Handouts Promote Lawsuits It’s either a terrific practical joke or a new low in promotion by the plaintiffs’ bar. Recently women dressed as ... (read more)
Viagra Handouts Promote Lawsuits It’s either a terrific practical joke or a new low in promotion by the plaintiffs’ bar. Recently women dressed as ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-7 (pdf)
In this issue: Viagra Handouts Promote Lawsuits What Are These Juries Thinking? What Every Parent with Teenage Sons Already Knows A Dollar for ... (read more)
In this issue: Viagra Handouts Promote Lawsuits What Are These Juries Thinking? What Every Parent with Teenage Sons Already Knows A Dollar for ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-8
Take Me out to the Frivolous Lawsuit Game An Altoona, Pennsylvania Double-A baseball team is holding a "Salute to Frivolous Lawsuit Night" on July 2. ... (read more)
Take Me out to the Frivolous Lawsuit Game An Altoona, Pennsylvania Double-A baseball team is holding a "Salute to Frivolous Lawsuit Night" on July 2. ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-8 (pdf)
In this Issue: Take Me Out to the Frivolous Lawsuit Game What’s Next: Obesity and Tobacco Suits? So Much for Limited Federal Government ... (read more)
In this Issue: Take Me Out to the Frivolous Lawsuit Game What’s Next: Obesity and Tobacco Suits? So Much for Limited Federal Government ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-9
Fast Food Police Gang Can't Shoot Straight In 1988, the Center for Science in the Public Interest demanded McDonald's cease using beef tallow to cook ... (read more)
Fast Food Police Gang Can't Shoot Straight In 1988, the Center for Science in the Public Interest demanded McDonald's cease using beef tallow to cook ... (read more)
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #5-9 (pdf)
In this issue: Fast Food Police Gang Can't Shoot Straight Robbers Have Rights, Right? 1,400 Lawsuits = Big Headache What Would PETA Say? Don't ... (read more)
In this issue: Fast Food Police Gang Can't Shoot Straight Robbers Have Rights, Right? 1,400 Lawsuits = Big Headache What Would PETA Say? Don't ... (read more)
