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30 Bizarre Lawsuits

— April 10, 2009 — Pop Culture
Publicity stunts, random violence, internet deception, social causes, celebrity defamation, copyright piracy, petty fraud… and the list goes on.

These bizarre pieces of tabloid candy must be providing lawyers with countless hours of work and headache.

When nearly every piece of media gossip can lead to a “criminal act”, these lawsuits should soon be the subject of a YouTube or Hollywood movie. In several cases, the leading roles could be played by the celebrities themselves!

Implications - Consumers in modern society look for ways to express their opinion in all aspects of life. Products that allow for self-expression appeal to shoppers who want to stand out from the crowd.
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Suing Fans (Part 2)
Suing Fans (Part 2)
Prince to Sue Diminishing Fan Base For Copyright
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Viacom Sues YouTube Over Copyright Infringement
Viacom Sues YouTube Over Copyright Infringement
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Law Suits Over Email Ads
Law Suits Over Email Ads
AOL Getting Sued for Invasive Ads
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Posthumous Ivy League Lawsuits
Posthumous Ivy League Lawsuits
Yale's ‘Skull and Bones' Sued for Geronimo'
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Stars Bite Back
Stars Bite Back
Lawsuits Against Eating Disorder Allegations
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eBay Weaponry Lawsuits
eBay Weaponry Lawsuits
Man Tried to Sell 750 Grenades, Rocket Launcher
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State Senator Sues God
State Senator Sues God
Will He Take The 5th?
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Another Microsoft Lawsuit
Another Microsoft Lawsuit
Zune User Sues for Permanent Ear Damage
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Apple Sues Over Podcast Trademark
Apple Sues Over Podcast Trademark
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Cisco Sues Apple Over iPhone Trademark
Cisco Sues Apple Over iPhone Trademark
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Louis Vuitton Snubs Britney
Louis Vuitton Snubs Britney
Lawsuit Bans Video With LV Logo
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Another Second Life Lawsuit
Another Second Life Lawsuit
Sex Toy Fraud
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Paying To Punch People in the Face
Paying To Punch People in the Face
eBay Ass Whipping
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Cage-Fighting Children
Cage-Fighting Children
School Uses Controversial Gladiator-Inspired Conflict Resolution
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Science Stopping Lawsuit
Science Stopping Lawsuit
Huge Atom Smasher Could Destroy World
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Fake Rockstar Blogs
Fake Rockstar Blogs
Steven Tyler Sues Online Imposters
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J.K. Rowling Sues Fans
J.K. Rowling Sues Fans
Harry Potter Lexicon Deemed Copyright Violation
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Reality Show Lawsuits
Reality Show Lawsuits
'American Idol' to Sue Josiah Leming?
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Paris Hilton Sued for Stealing Style
Paris Hilton Sued for Stealing Style
Nicolle O'Neill Files Fashion Lawsuit
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Transgender Job Discrimination
Transgender Job Discrimination
Diane Schroer Wins Lawsuit
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Desperate Housewives Controversy
Desperate Housewives Controversy
Filipinos Protest Racist Comments
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LaCoste Sues Dentist Over Logo
LaCoste Sues Dentist Over Logo
Court Says It's a Croc
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Alcoholic Energy Drink Controversy
Alcoholic Energy Drink Controversy
MillerCoors Sued for Sparks
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Fake Brand Endorsement Lawsuits
Fake Brand Endorsement Lawsuits
Naked Cowboy Sues Mars Candy
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Stealing Songs from the 90s
Stealing Songs from the 90s
Gretchen Wilson Sued by Black Crowes
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Personal Branding Changes
Personal Branding Changes
Michael Jackson Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Mikaeel
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Cybersex Leads To Real Life Lawsuit
Cybersex Leads To Real Life Lawsuit
Second Life Hack Causes Controversy
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Fighting Discrimination
Fighting Discrimination
Canadian Nudists To Paypal: Don't Cut Us Off, Eh!
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Paparazzi Lawsuits
Paparazzi Lawsuits
Sienna Miller Sues Photographers For Harassment
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