Outrageous Lawsuits


Have you heard about some of the latest lawsuits filed in West Virginia and across America?


Good Intentions Gone Bad
In a case of "good intentions gone bad", the WV Supreme Court ruled that West Virginians exposed to hazardous materials could sue without having to prove injury!

Receiving Workers' Compensation for Bronchitis?
The State Supreme Court issued a ruling that would allow a claimant to receive workers' compensation for a case of bronchitis!

An employee fired for using Cocaine canot be fired...but must be paid for next 8 years!
A West Virginia employee was fired for drug use, but the WV Supreme Court ruled that the company was required to continue paying him for eight years.

Out-of-State Claims Clog West Virginia's Courts
West Virginia has become a "magnet court" for filings by plaintiffs from all across the country, clogging the state's courts with out-of-state claims that have no relationship to West Virginia.

The Florida Supreme Court...and the case of the slippery banana peel.
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that a woman who slipped on a banana in a supermarket did NOT have to prove that the store had knowledge of the banana being on the floor!

$15.7 Million Carjacking Award in Florida!
In a recent trial, a jury awarded a Florida Carjacking victim $15.7 million--while ignoring the lease agreement!

Attack of the Birds
A woman sues Lowes Garden Center, claiming she was attacked by bird.

Don't Burn My Steak -- Or I'll Sue!
Wisconsin man who sued a restaurant, the police officer (who went to calm the situation), the town, and the police chief for over-cooking his steak.

Pop-Tort
A woman who sued the Kellog company when she forgot to remove a Pop-Tart from her toaster.

Pickled Justice
How about the West Virginia convenience store worker who was awarded $2,699,000 after injuring her back opening a pickle jar.

Woman Sues Over Eating Ban on Buses
The bus passenger who sought $50,000 in damages for emotional distress when the driver tried to enforce a clearly-posted "no eating on board" rule?

Woman walking track sues railroad
A woman who suffered minor injuries when she was hit by a train while walking along railroad tracks is suing the railroad for more than $30,000.