A captain in the City of Houston fire department cited the Americans with Disabilities Act in a lawsuit after he was released from his job for his fear of entering burning buildings. The court originally awarded him $362,000, but the decision has since been overturned by the Texas Supreme Court.
SillySuits – Commuter Anxiety
A New Jersey woman is claiming to have a case of ‘commuter anxiety’ so severe that it warranted a change in her work schedule. To oblige her request, her bosses shifted her to a job with more clerical duties, but after being fired in May, the woman filed a suit claiming her company violated the […]
Attorney’s Fees
For smaller lawsuits, there is one type of award that can change the outcome of your case. Prevailing parties can sometimes get the losing party to pay attorney’s fees. The decision to award these fees is often in the discretion of the presiding judge. However, it helps to know when you could have the losing […]
SillySuits – You Say Grenada, I Say Granada
An American man is suing British Airways after he and his partner tried to book a flight to Grenada, Spain, but instead wound up in Granada, the Caribbean island. After being denied a refund for the two first-class tickets, the Plaintiff is now seeking $34,000 in damages.
Nonprofits versus Charities
The terms “nonprofit” and “charity” are frequently used interchangeably. In today’s common society, we’re constantly led to believe they are the same thing; however, there are very important differences that have implications on your wallet. Even though they’re different, they may still both have a charitable purpose or significant impact on the community. A nonprofit […]
Default Judgment
Lawsuits aren’t fun. Few people want to sue, and even fewer want to be sued. However, every day a plaintiff files a new suit against a defendant, and that defendant generally has 30 days from being served to answer. In a perfect world, every defendant will timely respond to the plaintiff’s complaint. In reality, things […]
Fraudulent Transfers
Fraudulent transfers are one way in which creditors can set aside a transfer by a debtor to another person or entity. They occur when the debtor either makes a transfer of assets with the intent to defraud his or her creditors or, in some states, when a debtor makes a transfer while insolvent or […]
SillySuits – Dexter Takes Another Victim
A New York City woman is suing public transportation after she was startled by an advertisement for the Showtime series “Dexter,” causing her to take a tumble down the stairs at Grand Central Terminal.
SillySuits – Most Costly SMS Ever
A Buffalo Bills fan has won a $3 million class action settlement against the NFL team because he received three more texts than promised, after signing up to follow his favorite team by text message.
SillySuits – $10 Million Crotch Shot
Plaintiff Jessie Nizewitz, a woman who bared it all on the show “Dating Naked,” is suing Viacom for $10 million after television producers accidentally showed an uncensored picture of her crotch.
SillySuits – Male Biological Sensibilities
A man who says he became addicted to pornography after accidentally visiting an adult website is suing Apple for not blocking them. The sites “appealed to his biological sensibilities as a male and led to unwanted addiction with adverse consequences,” including “desiring younger, more beautiful girls featured in porn videos than his wife, who was […]
SillySuits – Failure To Warn: Robbers Will Be Shot
A shop owner who shot a knife-wielding robber was sued by the robber, claiming the store “lacked a policy regarding the safe and lawful use of firearms.” A judge finally dismissed the suit two years after the incident.