A 32-year-old New Yorker is suing his parents for $200,000, saying that they have been “indifferent” to his problems. The suit recommends that his parents mortgage their home so that he can invest in franchise restaurants. His parents have a different idea: “get a job.”
SillySuits – 11 Inch Footlong
A New Jersey man who claims he eats 50 Subway footlongs per year is suing the chains, alleging that the sandwiches are only 11 inches.
SillySuits – Absent or Too Fast
Following his dismissal from the high school track team for unexcused absences, a New Jersey boy’s father is suing the school for $40 million, alleging the dismissal will cost his son college scholarships.
SillySuits – Pedophobia
A teacher is suing her school district for discrimination following her reassignment from high school to middle school. The issue? She suffers from pedophobia, an extreme fear or anxiety around young children.
SillySuits – Failure to Warn
A group of Idaho inmates are suing 8 brewers for not warning them of the dangers of alcohol, citing in particular that they were unaware alcohol is “habit forming and addictive.”
SillySuits – Radiation is Park of the Problem
A California woman is suing the city of Santa Monica for $1.7 billion, claiming radiation from the new “smart” parking meters is making her sick.
SillySuits – The Hot Seat
The Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones are facing a lawsuit from a fan that suffered third degree burns on her buttocks while sitting on a black, marble bench outside the stadium on a very hot day.
SillySuits – Popcorn Lung
Colorado man wins $7 million blaming illness (“popcorn lung”) on inhaling microwave popcorn fumes. The Plaintiff had a two bag-a-day habit for years.
Statute of Limitations and Debt Collection
The general concept of a statute of limitations is well known to the public. Most people are aware that there is a set time period after the occurrence of an injury during which you can file a lawsuit against a person for recovery of damages from that injury. The same goes for prosecution of criminal […]
Judgment Creditors and Bankruptcy
So you’ve won your day in court and obtained a money judgment against a defendant. You’ve called the local sheriff and begun an execution of your judgment in order to secure payment of your debt. Just as you begin to think of how much you can collect, you find out that the defendant has filed […]
Why Under the Table Costs More
A common misconception about business is that paying someone in cash under the table is a great way to save money. This is, however, risky and costly to your business. In this article, we’ll illustrate why. Let’s say you’re an LLC with pass through taxation. Let’s also say you’re the sole owner of the company […]
DIY: EIN Application
Only after your Articles of Organization are accepted by the Secretary of State, the next step in the company startup process is to apply for an Employee Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. A more comprehensive free guide can be found here. Filing for an EIN is a fairly simple process that takes about 5 […]