Dumb Lawsuits

Bob Dougherty, a Colorado resident, is suing the giant retailer Home Depot for supposedly being glued to a toilet seat. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has reported that he made a similar claim in 1976, of which he plead guilty to filing a false claim. The Director of Operations in the former store says that [...]

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A man bought a house but later changed his mind about the sale. He claimed that it was haunted and sued the former owner trying to undo the sale and collect damages.

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In 2003 Will Wright won $48500 on the popular game show Wheel of Fortune. He should be happy, right? No! He sued the game show for “injuries” suffered during the taping as he claimed that the host, Pat Sajak, hugged him too hard.

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A man in Florida is suing a local steakhouse for apparently serving his potato too hot and “burning his esophogus”. He is seeking at least $10,000 in medical bills plus damages.
-Paml Beach Post 1/17/2004

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Breaking up with a loved one is never easy. However, it is even worse when coupled with a lawsuit. A woman in Connecticut alleges that her former boyfriend bit her lip and is asking for $3000 in damages.
-Newsday.com 10/21/2003

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