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January 2012

  • Teen who OD’d on stolen drugs receives $4.1 million lawsuit settlement (read story)
    (76.68%)
  • Screenwriter sues James Cameron – says themes in ‘Avatar’ were stolen from his ideas (read story)
    (3.02%)
  • Lawsuit wants to eliminate Facebook ‘like’ ads (read story)
    (4.53%)
  • Convicted killer sues prison officials for not altering his diet after surgery (read story)
    (15.77%)

2011 Annual Poll

  • Young adults sue mother for sending cards without gifts and playing favorites (read story)
    (9.83%)
  • Man suing for age discrimination says judge in his case is too old (read story)
    (1.76%)
  • Obese man sues burger joint over tight squeeze in booths (read story)
    (5.45%)
  • Woman sues over movie trailer; says not enough driving in ‘Drive’ (read story)
    (2.1%)
  • Mom files suit against exclusive preschool over child’s college prospects (read story)
    (3.73%)
  • Man illegally brings gun into bar, gets injured in a fight, then sues bar for not searching him for a weapon (read story)
    (7.58%)
  • Passenger’s lawsuit says cruise ship went too fast and swayed from side to side (read story)
    (4.16%)
  • Woman disagrees with store over 80¢ refund, sues for $5m (read story)
    (8.85%)
  • Mother sues Chuck E. Cheese – says games encourage gambling in children (read story)
    (2.48%)
  • Convict sues couple he kidnapped for not helping him evade police (read story)
    (54.06%)

December 2011

  • Divorced groom sues photographer to recreate his wedding (read story)
    (11.14%)
  • Convict sues couple he kidnapped for not helping him evade police (read story)
    (43.97%)
  • Spa sued after ending complimentary breakfasts for members (read story)
    (2.49%)
  • Playboy sued for charging men to attend party while allowing women in for free (read story)
    (2.11%)
  • Drunken joyriders steal car, crash it, then sue car’s owner (read story)
    (40.29%)

November 2011

  • 40-year-old actress suing website for revealing her age (read story)
    (18.7%)
  • Woman sues over movie trailer; says not enough driving in ‘Drive’ (read story)
    (37.06%)
  • Lawsuit says SeaWorld “enslaves” whales (read story)
    (16.24%)
  • Man suing for age discrimination says judge in his case is too old (read story)
    (14.04%)
  • Suit claims placebo containing no medication caused rash (read story)
    (13.96%)

October 2011

  • Lottery winners sued by non-participating co-worker for a cut of winnings (read story)
    (23.18%)
  • Lawyers sue on behalf of shareholders that don’t own shares (read story)
    (16.21%)
  • Unpaid interns sue studio for wages (read story)
    (2.38%)
  • Man sues over toothpaste left in dispenser (read story)
    (15.66%)
  • Obese man sues burger joint over tight squeeze in booths (read story)
    (42.57%)

September 2011

  • Young adults sue mother for sending cards without gifts and playing favorites (read story)
    (44.47%)
  • Xbox Live user claims Microsoft owes him $500 billion for not responding to his legal notice (read story)
    (16.78%)
  • Fired after boasting about his "superior legal mind," rookie lawyer sues New York firm for $77 million (read story)
    (6.84%)
  • Woman struck by fan-thrown football at training camp sues team (read story)
    (5.23%)
  • Plaintiff who filed over 160 ADA lawsuits caught on tape hiking despite supposed end-stage emphysema (read story)
    (26.68%)

August 2011

  • Woman sues Facebook “boyfriend” after their “relationship” ends (read story)
    (17.48%)
  • Prison sued for banning pornography (read story)
    (28.94%)
  • Lawsuit filed by husband after his drunk wife causes deadly traffic accident (read story)
    (25.18%)
  • Woman sues after she hurts herself fleeing from puppy (read story)
    (21.14%)
  • Class action wants to hold ticket resale company liable for turning a profit (read story)
    (7.26%)

July 2011

  • Man sues grocer and flower importer for thorn prick (read story)
    (55.01%)
  • Client hires lawyer to sue over advertising claims before they actually purchase product (read story)
    (23.98%)
  • Michigan couple sues animal rescue center for feeding free-roaming peacocks (read story)
    (7.65%)
  • Lawsuit claims seismic activity caused by fracking (read story)
    (5.12%)
  • Woman sues K-cup coffee maker saying they are not fresh as advertised (read story)
    (8.24%)

June 2011

  • Unemployed Graduate Sues Law School over Lack of Job Offers (read story)
    (28.26%)
  • “Defective” Toilet Paper Caused Plumbing Damage Says Lawsuit (read story)
    (23.86%)
  • Mother Sues Chuck E. Cheese – Says Games Encourage Gambling in Children (read story)
    (33.46%)
  • School Sued by Alleged Cyber-Bullies After It Kicks Them Off Cheerleading Squad (read story)
    (14.42%)

May 2011

  • “Wet Floor” sign falls on woman’s foot; she sues for mental anguish (read story)
    (20.81%)
  • Widow of cop-killer files lawsuit; wants payment for his death in shootout (read story)
    (30.93%)
  • West Virginia man sues employer after he was bitten by spider while at work (read story)
    (3.96%)
  • Florida lawyer sues over $19,000 bar tab (read story)
    (13.7%)
  • Mother sues McDonald’s for including toys in kids' meals (read story)
    (30.6%)

April 2011

  • Mom files suit against exclusive preschool over child’s college prospects (read story)
    (33.02%)
  • Woman claims shoes stick together; sues Adidas after fall (read story)
    (12.21%)
  • Lawsuit says cruise ship went too fast (read story)
    (21.35%)
  • Good Samaritan killed trying to stop thief; estate sues store he was robbing (read story)
    (29.73%)
  • Ref sues writer over Tweet about “make-up calls” (read story)
    (3.69%)

March 2011

  • TV Station sued for airing incorrect lottery numbers (read story)
    (6.77%)
  • Woman disagrees with store over 80¢ refund, sues for $5m (read story)
    (54.83%)
  • Diabetic takes restaurant to court over allegedly “discriminatory” policy (read story)
    (7.02%)
  • Accused arsonist can sue insurance company over investigation into his arson (read story)
    (25.94%)
  • Man pays more for a manicure than women do; sues nail salon (read story)
    (5.44%)

February 2011

  • DEA agent that accidently shot himself sues agency after video mocked on TV (read story)
    (12.51%)
  • Collegian wants $1.8 million from prostitute for leaving early (read story)
    (48.89%)
  • Congressman sues cafeteria over olive pit in sandwich (read story)
    (27.51%)
  • Liability fears closing down sledding hills in New Jersey (read story)
    (5.16%)
  • American Idol sued for third time by former contestant (read story)
    (5.93%)

January 2011

  • Man illegally brings gun into bar, gets injured in a fight, then sues bar for not searching him for a weapon (read more)
    (34.28%)
  • Mother sues McDonald’s claiming Happy Meals’ toys act as 'bait' to get children to eat unhealthy food (read more)
    (23.69%)
  • Seahawks fan sues Jets player after he responds to thrown snowballs by returning fire (read more)
    (9.38%)
  • Woman sues restaurant over toilet paper dispenser which allegedly broke her hand (read more)
    (7%)
  • Teenage boy accused of brutally beating girl sues over education he's receiving in jail (read more)
    (25.65%)

2010 Annual Poll

  • Convicted killer sues to receive electrolysis as part of state-funded sex change (read story)
    (14.21%)
  • Woman sues Oprah and President Bush, declaring they "implanted a camera with wire sensors into her with the intent of reincarnation." (read story)
    (18.74%)
  • Man sues police for opening medicine bag, which he says destroyed its magical powers, during his drunk driving arrest (read story)
    (4.44%)
  • Claiming she has single-name recognition like Madonna, Lindsay Lohan sues over commercial featuring "milkaholic" baby named Lindsay (read story)
    (7.81%)
  • Lawyer selling products on eBay sues customer who left negative feedback (read story)
    (6.53%)
  • Woman who walked into traffic sues Google for providing unsafe directions (read story)
    (8.22%)
  • Burglar sues men who captured him, claiming rough citizens arrest (read story)
    (3.46%)
  • Girl sues estate of pregnant woman she killed during suicide attempt (read story)
    (15.19%)
  • Child-molesting teacher countersues boy's parents over negligent supervision (read story)
    (11.93%)
  • Restaurant sued for failing to offer artichoke-eating instructions (read story)
    (9.47%)

December 2010

  • Diners sue restaurant over 'exploding' escargot (read story)
    (12.25%)
  • Restaurant sued for failing to offer artichoke-eating instructions (read story)
    (34.89%)
  • Man injured opening stubborn fruit jar lid sues grocer and fruit company (read story)
    (7.92%)
  • Drug dealer Rick Ross sues rapper Rick Ross, claiming name is trademarked (read story)
    (10.28%)
  • Traffic cop who admitted driving recklessly sues city for $2 million (read story)
    (34.66%)

November 2010

  • Judge rules 4-year-old can be sued for negligence after biking accident (read story)
    (55.92%)
  • Nickelodeon voice actress sues network over contract, claiming it was excessively complex (read story)
    (4.93%)
  • Astronaut sues artist for using miniscule picture on cover of album (read story)
    (5.15%)
  • Plaintiffs seek to pin obesity epidemic on fast food joint (read story)
    (25.2%)
  • Florida man unsuccessfully sues town 17 times (read story)
    (8.8%)

October 2010

  • Kardashian sisters sued because their shows caused man "extreme emotional distress" (read story)
    (17.52%)
  • Male lawyer sues nail salon for $200,000 for charging men $2 more than women (read story)
    (10.5%)
  • Lawyer sues flip flop maker for failure to warn of dangers of flip flops (read story)
    (11.38%)
  • Inmate who killed and dismembered victim sues over pulled tooth, claiming "cruel and unusual punishment" (read story)
    (26.48%)
  • Child-molesting teacher countersues boy's parents over negligent supervision (read story)
    (34.12%)

September 2010

  • Man in property dispute sues for $38 quadrillion, despite only $24 trillion in circulation worldwide (read story)
    (35.84%)
  • Addicted gamer who is 'unable to function' sues video game maker (read story)
    (12.75%)
  • Facebook sued for allowing minors to 'like' content without parental permission (read story)
    (2.97%)
  • Girl sues estate of pregnant woman she killed during suicide attempt (read story)
    (42.8%)
  • 'Anti-feminist lawyer' sues nightclubs for gender discrimination on 'Ladies Nights' (read story)
    (5.64%)

August 2010

  • Passenger sues airline claiming it should have protected her from a screaming toddler (read story)
    (23.94%)
  • Burglar sues men who captured him, claiming rough citizens arrest (read story)
    (35.43%)
  • Customers sue 99 Cents Only Stores for raising prices by less than a penny (read story)
    (18.46%)
  • Lawyer sues claiming to be LeBron James' father, says DNA results were tampered with (read story)
    (5.04%)
  • Couple utilizing Walmart’s free motor home parking sues store after intruder tries to enter their RV (read story)
    (17.13%)
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