Torts

From the Docket: Attack of the Bulb

Eric Wright v. Alliance Residential LLC, Case No. RG10-519746 (filed June 10, 2010). Premises liability action where the plaintiff was hit in the head by a light bulb in his kitchen at The Courtyards apartments in Emeryville [California]. The plaintiff was…



Google Maps Made Me Walk Onto the Highway, Woman Claims

In my opinion, mapping software paired with GPS technology is one of the more remarkable developments of the modern age, but you know what?  You do still need to look where you're going occasionally.  Please remember this if you are…


Hulkster Sues Post Cereal Over “Degrading” Cocoa Pebbles Ad

Apparently unhappy with an ad for Cocoa Pebbles in which a Hulkesque character gets his ass kicked by Bamm-Bamm Rubble, Hulk Hogan has sued the manufacturer for allegedly misappropriating his likeness. In the ad, called "Cocoa Smashdown," a character identified…



Spider-Man Arrested for Battery

Many have rightly praised Spider-Man for foiling that comic-book-store robbery in Australia last week (with the aid of a few super-friends), but some still question whether his brand of vigilante justice is always a good thing. The robbery story reminded…



“Gay Dog” Defense Fails in Discrimination Case

A restaurant that refused to seat a blind patron because its workers allegedly believed his seeing-eye dog was gay has been fined $1,500 by the Australian Equal Opportunity Tribunal.  The restaurant, located in Adelaide, also agreed to provide a written apology to…



$65,000 Verdict in “Mr. Snappy” Comb-Assault Case

This case report dates back to late 2005, but for some reason was only recently brought to my attention: Greene County, Missouri (Springfield)- Assault & Battery; Case #102CC1251; Judge: Mark FitzsimmonsVerdict: 12/21/05 for Plaintiff $65,000.00.Chris Ames v. Friendly Ford; Jay WiseLength…