9 in 10 Docs Blame Lawsuit Fears for Overtesting
Washington Post: “Ninety percent of physicians surveyed said doctors overtest and overtreat to protect themselves from malpractice lawsuits.”
Apple Already Sued in a Class Action Lawsuit over the iPhone 4
The litigators who give all lawyers a bad name didn’t waste any time filing a class action lawsuit against Apple over its new iPhone 4.
Tulsa Jury Awards $1.1 Million in Bike Crash Lawsuit
Tulsa News story says a man who injured his shoulder and arm in a bicycle crash won a jury verdict of $1.1 million against the manufacturer of the bike. The jury bought the argument that the front fender was defective despite the fact a motor was attached to what was supposed to be a pedal powered bike.
Scrabble Game Leads to NY Cop Filing a Discrimination Lawsuit & Winning $80,000
NY Daily News: “L-A-W-S-U-I-T is a measly 10 points in Scrabble, but it’s worth $80,000 to a cop who claimed she was wrongfully accused of attacking a friend while playing the game.”
Phillie Phanatic: a Big Green Litigation Machine
Philadelphia Daily News: “He’s fun & frantic & beloved – and may be the most sued mascot in the majors. The Phillie Phanatic may soon find himself in court – and not just over a stolen base. The Phanatic has been sued in Philadelphia Civil Court by a 75-year-old woman who claims that he injured her knees when he climbed through the stands.”