Recently, court documents were uncovered from a successful civil case involving some notorious nineteenth century defendants who were better known for avoiding the legal consequences of their acts: Jesse and Frank James. Not surprisingly, the case against the James brothers … Continue reading
Category Archives: FRIVOLOUS / BIZARRE LAWSUITS & LAWS
Happy Birthday. Not.
Amanda Jax celebrated her 21st birthday by going out to drink legally. As she partied at a Mankato, Minn., restaurant on October 29, 2007, her friends bought her drinks to celebrate her milestone anniversary. Unfortunately, Jax, who was studying nursing, … Continue reading
All in the Family – Father Wins $4 Million from Daughter
A jury has returned a multimillion-dollar judgment for the plaintiff in a case that is likely to make for strained relationships for one Michigan family. The winner, Richard, was the retired founder of a large automobile dealership. The loser was … Continue reading
Unfair Fire
The tragic February 20, 2003 fire at the Station Nightclub in West Warwick, R.I., killed 96 people and injured more than 200. It was a stupid stunt: the band playing that night set off fireworks, setting fire to soundproofing foam. … Continue reading