Meerkat Expert Liable for Injuring Monkey Handler in Llama-Keeper Dispute
This story has everything: a love triangle, a Christmas-party fracas at the zoo, meerkat experts, monkey handlers, and llama-keepers. Well, almost everything.
Titanic Legal Battles
Judge: Hulkster Limited at Trial to “One Plain Bandana”
The Hulkster also shall not be referred to as "Hulkster," or even "Hulk Hogan," Judge Pamela Campbell ruled last week. Instead, the plaintiff shall be referred to by his real name, Terry Gene Bollea, during the trial of his case…
How Did That Taster’s Choice Case Turn Out?
I mentioned Christoff v. Nestlé the other day—you know, the case where the guy was surprised to see his face on the Taster's Choice coffee label and ended up getting $15 million for it—and someone wrote me to ask how…
Expert: Invitation to Child’s Party Not Enforceable
The BBC asked its legal correspondent to weigh in on the case of Alex Nash, the five-year-old who was billed £15.95 for failing to show up for a friend's birthday party. Although the party organizers (the friend's parents) have allegedly…
High Court of Justice Resolves Driveway Dispute
The realm is saved.
Town Sues All Its Citizens
Technically, just all the registered voters, but since 61 of the 65 residents are registered, it's almost the same thing. The April election in Montezuma, Colorado, was controversial to begin with because it was the first contested election in more…
“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…
Bieber Faces Felony Egging Charge
According to the L.A. Times, the Biebster is one of eight people who were detained this morning while police searched his home, allegedly looking for evidence showing who egged his neighbor's house last Thursday. This is ridiculous for lots of…
Springfield’s Buttocks Surface; Plaintiff’s Lawyer Comments
Updating an important story from last week (see "Mistrial Declared in Rick Springfield's Buttocks-Assault Case" (Nov. 20)), two new developments. First, The Picture has been released to the media: To be specific, this is the picture the plaintiff claims she took…
Mistrial Declared in Rick Springfield’s Buttocks-Assault Case [Updated]
After a series of "twists and turns" that began Tuesday afternoon, the judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in Calcagno v. Springfield, just before the case was to be sent to the jury. The judge has reportedly given both sides 90 days…