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Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Album Brand

#TaylorSwift #Lawsuit

A Las Vegas showgirl is suing Taylor Swift for trademark infringement, alleging Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" album branding too closely mimics her own "Confessions of a Showgirl" brand, causing market confusion and potential damage. read more


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Frank Thomas Sues White Sox Over Unauthorized Jersey

#FrankThomas #Lawsuit

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox, Nike, and Fanatics for allegedly using his likeness without permission on jerseys. The lawsuit seeks over $50,000 and claims violations of Illinois publicity rights. read more

Frank Thomas Sues White Sox, Nike Over Jersey Sales

#MLB #Lawsuit

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox, Nike, and Fanatics. He alleges they sold "City Connect" jerseys bearing his name and number without his consent or providing any compensation, violating his publicity rights. read more

Coach Sues Over Sideline Handcuffing

#CollegeBasketball #Lawsuit

Tuskegee basketball coach Benjy Taylor filed a federal lawsuit seeking over $1 million against Morehouse College and two officers. He was handcuffed after a January game when requesting unauthorized students be removed from the handshake line. read more

Family Sues Resort Over Childs Hot Chocolate Burns

#Lawsuit #ConsumerSafety

A family is suing a Lake Tahoe ski resort after their 5-year-old daughter suffered severe chest and abdominal burns from excessively hot cocoa served directly to her. The incident left the child with permanent scars, and they seek compensation for damages. read more

Gamer Sues Fortnite, Minecraft Over Alleged Addiction Design

#GamingAddiction #Lawsuit

A man is suing the makers of Fortnite and Minecraft, alleging they fueled his gaming addiction. The lawsuit claims the companies failed to include safeguards, leading to his compulsive use and withdrawal symptoms like anger and property destruction. read more

Delivery driver wins $50 million lawsuit over Starbucks drink mishap.

#Starbucks #lawsuit

A delivery driver received $50 million after sustaining severe burns from a spilled Starbucks tea, leading to life-changing injuries. The court found Starbucks negligent and the driver's lawyer called it a crucial step in holding the company accountable. read more

Delivery Driver Awarded $50 Million in Lawsuit Against Starbucks

#Starbucks #Lawsuit

A delivery driver won $50 million in a lawsuit against Starbucks after suffering severe burns from spilled tea, leading to life-changing injuries. The driver's attorney called the verdict a step towards accountability. Starbucks plans to appeal. read more

Lawsuit Alleges Negligence and Abuse in Leg Amputation Surgery

#MedicalError #Lawsuit

A man underwent routine knee surgery in Southern California but ended up having his leg amputated due to a surgical error. The patient and his wife are suing the University of California Board of Regents for negligence and emotional distress. read more

Delivery Driver Wins $50M Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over Hot Tea

#Starbucks #Lawsuit

A delivery driver, Michael Garcia, won a $50 million lawsuit against Starbucks after suffering severe burns from a spilled tea. The incident caused life-changing injuries, leading to skin grafts. Starbucks plans to appeal, stating they uphold high safety standards. read more

California Delivery Driver Awarded $50M in Starbucks Hot Drink Lawsuit

#Starbucks #Lawsuit

A California man was awarded $50 million in a lawsuit against Starbucks after suffering serious burns when a drink spilled in his lap at a drive-through. The jury found Starbucks negligent, leading to plans for an appeal. read more

Lawsuit Claims Girl Scout Cookies Have Dangerous Levels of Metals

#GirlScouts #lawsuit

Girl Scouts faces a lawsuit over alleged heavy metals and toxins in its cookies. A New York woman claims the cookies contain harmful substances, leading to a $5 million class-action lawsuit. Girl Scouts denies the claims, stating the ingredients meet food safety standards. read more

Widow sues Tesla over fiery crash death, claims defective design.

#Tesla #lawsuit

Sarah-Mai Miller, widow of a designer who perished in a Tesla fire, files a lawsuit against the automaker citing 'defective design.' The lawsuit highlights Tesla's alleged failure to warn consumers about the risks associated with vehicle fires and autonomous driving systems. read more

Harvey Weinstein Sues Brother and Executives Over Loan Scandal.

#HarveyWeinstein #lawsuit

Harvey Weinstein alleges in a lawsuit that his brother and other film executives deceived him into guaranteeing a $45 million loan, diverting funds for personal use and setting the stage for his downfall. The lawsuit seeks to shield him from financial liability. read more

Parents Sue Pharmacy Over Son's Asthma Medication Price Hike

#Healthcare #Lawsuit

Grieving parents Shanon and Bill Schmidtknecht learned their son Cole had died from an asthma attack due to the cost spike of his meds to $539. They are now suing, aiming for healthcare system fairness. read more

Wisconsin Family Sues Walgreens & Optum Rx Over Asthma Medication

#Walgreens #lawsuit

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and Optum Rx after their son's death following a sudden $500 increase in the cost of his asthma medication. The lawsuit alleges negligence and violation of Wisconsin law. read more

Wisconsin Couple Sues Walgreens, OptumRx Over Son's Medication Price Hike

#AsthmaMedication #Lawsuit

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and Optum Rx, alleging that their son's death was due to a $500 surge in the cost of his asthma medication, causing him to forego treatment. The lawsuit accuses the companies of prioritizing profits over patient well-being. read more

Sean "Diddy" Combs Files Lawsuit Over False Sex Tape Allegations

#Diddy #lawsuit

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files a defamation lawsuit against a man who falsely claimed to possess incriminating sex tapes involving celebrities and the music mogul. The lawsuit accuses the man and his lawyer of fabricating lies for potential profit. read more

Former Tesla Executive Sues Company for Remote Work Breach

#Tesla #lawsuit

Former Tesla executive Mike Tully sues the company after being baited into remote work, then threatened with firing if he didn't relocate, causing health issues and marital problems. read more

Man sues McDonald's for metal piece in burger and hair

#McDonalds #Lawsuit

Louis Spitalieri is suing McDonald's after finding a hair and metal piece in his burger, swallowing the latter. The lawsuit accuses the fast-food chain of negligence and seeks damages for Spitalieri's injuries. The incident adds to previous cases involving foreign objects found in McDonald's food. read more

Nicki Minaj sued for assault and emotional distress by ex-manager

#NickiMinaj #Lawsuit

Nicki Minaj is facing a lawsuit for assault and battery by her alleged former manager, Brandon Garrett, who claimed she verbally and physically assaulted him backstage at a Detroit concert after he asked someone else to pick up her prescriptions. read more

Tennessee Woman Sues LongHorn Steakhouse Over Severe Lemon Allergy

#Allergy #Lawsuit

A woman in Tennessee with a severe lemon allergy was sent to the ER after being served lemon-containing dishes at a LongHorn Steakhouse, despite informing her server of her condition. She filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages. read more

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell sued for $1.5M loan default

#MikeLindell #lawsuit

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell faces a lawsuit for failing to repay a $1.5 million loan. Lindell claims his focus is on running companies and removing electronic voting machines, not on his legal troubles. The cash advance firm, Cobalt Funding Solutions, countersued Lindell. read more

Couple Sues Fertility Doctor Over Stranger's Sperm Impregnation Scandal

#Fertility #Lawsuit

A California couple sues fertility doctor for using donor sperm instead of husband’s, leading to ‘medical rape’ and discovery after decades that the children were not biologically related to the father. read more

Former Chef Sues Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn Over Termination

#WoodyAllen #Lawsuit

Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn face a lawsuit from their former personal chef who alleges they fired him due to military service and pay issues. The chef claims Allen and Previn showed hostility and resentment, violated laws, and caused stress and loss of earnings. read more

Grace Jabbari Drops Lawsuit Against Jonathan Majors After Settlement

#JonathanMajors #Lawsuit

Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against him after they reached a settlement. The lawsuit, filed in March, accused the actor of abusive behavior, leading to his conviction and release by Marvel Studios. read more

Alexis Bellino Reportedly Relieved as John Janssen Settles Lawsuit

#AlexisBellino #lawsuit

Alexis Bellino is relieved that John Janssen settled the $75K lawsuit with Shannon Beador, wanting to move past the ordeal. She discusses her feelings in a video, aiming to put the "face off" to rest. read more

Philadelphia Man Sues Frontier Airlines Over Genital Burns On Flight

#FrontierAirlines #Lawsuit

Sean Miller, 56, suffered disfiguring burns after hot tea spilled on him during a Frontier Airlines flight, leading to scars on his genitals, decreased sensation, PTSD, and herniated discs. The incident caused significant physical and emotional pain. read more

Former Nxivm Members Sue Cult Leader Over Unpaid Settlement

#SexCult #Lawsuit

Actress Sarah Edmondson and ex-Nxivm members are suing cult leader Nancy Salzman, claiming she hasn't paid victims over $150,000 from a civil settlement. Salzman allegedly withheld funds from property sales, citing taxes and fees, which were not part of the settlement. read more

Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit Over Misleading $1 Million Election Giveaway

#ElonMusk #lawsuit

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit over a $1m-a-day election giveaway, accused of deceiving voters by promising random winners when, in reality, the winners were selected by his Pac organization. The lawsuit seeks damages for those who signed the petition. read more

Elon Musk's America PAC Faces Lawsuit Over Election Lottery Scheme

#ElonMusk #lawsuit

Philadelphia's district attorney has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's political action committee, alleging an illegal lottery scheme that could influence voters. The lawsuit aims to stop the $1 million daily giveaway to registered voters in swing states, arguing it could be seen as a vote-buying operation. read more

Passenger sues JetBlue over cold ice cream sandwich injury

#JetBlue #Lawsuit

Karla Quinonez is suing JetBlue for serving her a “dangerously cold” ice cream sandwich that led to a cracked tooth. She claims the airline was negligent for not warning about the frozen treat's temperature. read more

Lawsuit accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault at party

#Diddy #Lawsuit

A lawsuit accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting a man at a Ciroc party, with the incident stopped by a mystery professional athlete. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Combs, who denies the claims and faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. read more

Former Employee Sues Kanye West Over Shocking Allegations Amid Lawsuit

#KanyeWest #Lawsuit

Kanye West, involved in a lawsuit, allegedly hired a "fixer" to spy on Kardashians and private eyes to follow his wife, Bianca Censori. West's erratic behavior due to nitrous oxide is mentioned, with claims of threats harbored by West amidst various legal accusations. read more

Airbnb Host Sues Platform After Nightmare Guest Refuses to Leave

#Airbnb #Lawsuit

Eric Weaver, an Airbnb host in Florida, faced a nightmare when a guest, Lauren Chehouri, refused to leave and accused him of assault. Weaver, who was eventually cleared of the false charges, is now suing Airbnb for negligence. read more

NYC Art Dealer Sues CubeSmart Over $1 Million in Damaged Art

#NYCart #lawsuit

An art dealer in NYC claims that a water leak at a CubeSmart storage facility destroyed $1m worth of art. CubeSmart allegedly concealed the situation until the dealer's employee discovered the ruined pieces, leading to a lawsuit demanding compensation. read more

Airbnb Host Sues After Guest's Past Leads to Legal Nightmare

#Airbnb #Lawsuit

Eric Weaver, an Airbnb host in Florida, faced a nightmare when a guest refused to leave, didn't pay rent, and falsely accused him of assault. The guest, with a criminal history, caused Weaver a year-long legal battle. Weaver is now suing Airbnb for negligence. read more

Airbnb Host Sues Platform for Negligence After Guest's Nightmare

#Airbnb #Lawsuit

Eric Weaver is suing Airbnb for gross negligence after a guest refused to leave his home, stiffed him on rent, then falsely accused him of assault. Despite a lengthy criminal history, Airbnb allegedly failed to properly vet the guest. read more

Sean “Diddy” Combs Faces $30M Lawsuit Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

#Diddy #Lawsuit

Sean “Diddy” Combs seeks to dismiss a $30 million lawsuit filed by producer Lil Rod, dismissing the claims of sexual harassment and drug threats as "tall tales." Combs' lawyers argue the case lacks viable claims and is an attempt to generate media hype. read more

Lawsuit: Husband sues Disney over wife's fatal allergic reaction

#Disney #lawsuit

Disney argues a husband can't sue over his wife's fatal allergic reaction because he signed up for a Disney+ trial. The family's lawyer calls it absurd. The court will decide in October. read more