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Second Hurley Nurse Files Race Discrimination Lawsuit [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:27:57 +0000

Lawsuits are mounting at Hurley. Here we go with round two.A second race discrimination lawsuit was filed late Thursday afternoon by a second nurse working at Hurley Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or NICU. The allegations are the same in both lawsuits. The new lawsuit names one additional nurse along with the same nurse [...]

Seven-Year-Old Cuffed for 10 Hours – Parents Sue NYPD

J. Patrick — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:07:26 +0000

An elementary child, Wilson Reyes, ended up in the police station all day after a tussle at school. Mom and dad have filed a $250 lawsuit against the NYPD because of it. A fight began in the school after the youngster allegedly picked up $5 that he found in the hallway at school. It all [...]

Teacher Sues School For Discrimination Against Her Disability… Fear of Children?

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:56:49 +0000

Here’s one from the “Are you kidding me?” file. Maria Waltherr-Willard of Greenhills, Ohio is a 61-year-old Spanish teacher in Ohio. And she’s suing the Mariemont school district for discriminating against her disability. Her disability, are you ready for this one… A FEAR OF CHILDREN. Yes, she’s a teacher who suffers from pedophobia, which is [...]

Michigan Company Suing Facebook in Flint Federal Court

George McIntyre — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:07:12 +0000

A Michigan-based company is suing the social media giant, and it's taking place right here in Flint.

Towed Car Earns Columbus Department of Safety a $500 Billion Lawsuit

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:00:58 +0000

An Ohio woman took the phrase “frivolous lawsuit” to a new level with her lawsuit over her towed car.

Michelle R. Mathis of Columbus, Ohio asked for $500 billion in damages from the city after they impounded her 2002 Saturn SC2.

Paying A $1,200 Bill With Coins = Lawsuit

J. Patrick — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:08:44 +0000

When it comes to paying your bills, some people would rather try and make a statement, than to do it the easy way. A client in the United Kingdom was upset with his accountant's fees and decided to express his irritation by paying him in coins. But, in the end the accountant got the last laugh by filing a lawsuit.

KFC To Pay $8 Million to Brain Damaged Girl

J. Patrick — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:55:01 +0000

Researchers will tell you that fast food is not good for you. It’s not healthy and could be considered dangerous. In this case featuring KFC, it was nearly fatal and KFC is being held accountable. A KFC in Australia will be forking over more than $8 million to a young girl who suffered severe brain [...]

Guy's Viral Dating Spreadsheet May Have Legal Consequences

Erin Bishop — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:48:29 +0000

A guy decided to start a spreadsheet making notes and other personal information about girls he was dating that he met online. Well now the spreadsheet has gone viral and one former date plans on suing the guy for making this information public.

Family Suing LandLord Over Haunted House

Erin Bishop — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:00:39 +0000

When it comes to haunted houses, I'm not one to jump at the chance to look at one or watch any of those shows on TV because the thought of them freaks me out. One family who recently moved into their home experienced paranormal activity and is now suing the landlord.

Lawsuit Against Happy Meal Toys Dismissed

Erin Bishop — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:14:44 +0000

The group in California who wanted toys banned from happy meals at McDonald's just got their case removed by a judge. The group claimed McDonald's was violating laws and trying to lure kids in with toys by making them eat unhealthy meals.

Costa Concordia Offering 30% Off Future Cruises To Survivors

Erin Bishop — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:57:53 +0000

The survivors from the Costa Concordia cruise ship think the ship's latest offer is quite tacky and ridiculous. The company announced they will offer 30% off future cruises to the survivors in addition to offering a full refund to everyone on board. There are still people missing and as one survivor says, this offer is very insulting.

Breastfeeding Moms to Sue Hospital Over Beyonce Drama

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:38:32 +0000

While the world rejoiced over the arrival of Beyonce‘s baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, one group of new moms was not so elated about the event. According to TMZ, the mothers were taking a breastfeeding class at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, but claim they were “neglected” by the staff during the celebrity [...]

Lady Gaga Sued by Former Personal Assistant

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:15 +0000

The more famous Lady Gaga gets, the more people try and profit from her and end up suing her. Her former assistant Jennifer O’Neill is suing her, claiming she is owed several thousand hours of unpaid overtime. According to the Hollywood Reporter, O’Neill worked for Gaga for a year and a month. O’Neill, 41, even [...]

'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Slapped with $7 Million Lawsuit

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:00:50 +0000

After months of dieting and workouts, ‘Jersey Shore’ star Snooki is close to her target weight (for those of you wondering, the tiny four-foot-nine-inch media sensation is aiming for 98 pounds). But it seems now she has a new fight on her wee little hands.

Playboy Sued Over Gender Discrimination… of Men!

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:00:09 +0000

Today’s seemingly frivolous lawsuit comes courtesy of one Steve Frye, who’s upset that attractive women get into the Playboy Mansion for free while men do not. Seems the “Leather Meets Lace” party at the iconic mansion, which was held October 1 as a fundraiser for former Playmate Jenny McCarthy’s Generation Rescue for Autism Awareness charity, [...]

Nun Who Says 'Sister Act' Was Based on Her Life Sues Movie Studios

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:00:24 +0000

A woman who says her autobiography was the inspiration for the popular ‘Sister Act’ movie and stage franchise is now suing Walt Disney Co. and Sony Pictures for breach of contract, misappropriation of likeness, unjust enrichment and other claims. In 1987, Delois Blakely, described in the court documents as a “young, Black, singing nun serving [...]

Man Sues Wedding Photographer for the Cost of the Entire Ceremony

Shauna Wright — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:00:54 +0000

After Todd J. Remis of Manhattan got married, he was outraged to discover his photographer missed a few key moments such as the last dance and the bouquet toss, so he decided to sue.

He doesn’t just want the $4,100 photography fee refunded, though. He also wants $48,000 to recreate the entire wedding, including travel costs to fly the bridal party back to New York so the whole thing can be re-shot by another photographer.

Charlie Sheen Will Get $25 Million From Warner Brothers

Erin Bishop — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:34:23 +0000

Things are looking really good for Charlie Sheen right now as he just settled his wrongful termination lawsuit with Warner Brothers. MSNBC reports Sheen will get $25 million from Warner Brothers and is expected to earn $100 million from syndication profits over the next seven years. Even if his new show doesn't get produced, Charlie is going to be just fine. I still haven't had a chance

Cash Strapped Flint Owes Cops $3.8 Million In Lawsuit

J. Patrick — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:14:23 +0000

The city of Flint will have to pay more than $3.8 million to a group of Flint police officers after it lost a long running discrimination lawsuit, according to a Thursday ruling.In 2006 a lawsuit filed by 48 current and former police officers charged that race was a factor in the formation of a special unit formed by then mayor Don Williamson. Arbitrators ruled that the city owed $2.6 million in damages to the police officers and $1.2 million in legal fees.

'Happy Days' Cast Suing CBS [Video]

Erin Bishop — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:51:28 +0000

Looks like things aren't looking good for some former 'Happy Days' cast members. Anson Williams, Don Most, Marion Ross, Erin Moran and the estate of Tom Bosley are suing CBS. They say they haven't been paid for merchandising and were supposed to be paid 5% from the net proceeds. Maybe Ron Howard can cast them all in a movie together if CBS fails to pay up. Watch what the cast has to say after the jump.