“Drive” Litigation Still Running, Somehow
Plaintiff thought there’d be more driving in the movie, you see, and less “slow paced, interpersonal drama.”
Lawsuits (Ridiculous)
Solicitor Sues Oxford for Negligent Teaching
Its failure to give him a top grade has harmed his legal career, you see.
Museum Sued for Art Depicting Jesus as White
Tintoretto presumably an unindicted co-conspirator.
"Home of Throwed Rolls" Sued for Throwin’ Rolls
Really for hittin' a gal in her cornea and whatnot after them rolls was throwed. But there's lawyerin' afoot now, that's definite. Lambert's Cafe was founded in Sikeston, Missouri (in the "bootheel") in 1942, and now has three locations due…
Donald Trump Sued Scotland
It might be easier at this point to compile a list of those Donald Trump hasn't sued, but in this Daily Beast article ("Donald Trump Sued Everyone but His Hairdresser"), Olivia Nuzzi has put together an impressive partial list of Trump's targets. They…
Napping Fan Sues ESPN and MLB for Allegedly Mocking Him
He is only the latest in a very long line of individuals who cannot understand that filing a lawsuit will not reduce the mockery level. The Smoking Gun has a copy of the poorly written complaint (which seeks $10 million…
“The Parties Do Not Need a Judge; They Need a Rather Stern Kindergarten Teacher”
"I say this with the greatest respect," continued Justice E.M. Morgan, "as both the Plaintiffs and the Defendants are educated professionals who are successful in their work lives and are otherwise productive members of the community." But when it comes…
Two-Undecillion-Dollar Demand Spells Trouble for Au Bon Pain
Not much trouble, to be honest, but some.
Judge Posner Blasts Banana Lady
I'm a big fan of using images in briefs and opinions when that is appropriate, and it's hard to think of a more appropriate case than one involving a lady in a banana suit. The specific case I'm thinking of…
Portland Pimp Has a Point (But Suit Is Still Stupid)
Everyone seems to have rushed to judgment in the case of Sirgiorgio Clardy, the pimp sentenced to 100 years in jail for, among other things, stomping someone's face while wearing Air Jordans, and who has now sued Nike for allegedly failing…