the official crazy lawsuit thread

[Brett]

I couldn't resist throwing this topic out there since it relates to this board and the entertainment value just clinches it ;D

Jackson Browne sues McCain, RNC over song in ad

08/15/2008 12:00 AM, AP


Jackson Browne doesn't want John McCain running on anything fueled by his lyrics.

The singer-songwriter sued McCain and the Ohio and national Republican committees in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on Thursday, accusing them of using his song "Running on Empty" without his permission.

The lawsuit claims the song's use was an infringement of his copyright and will lead people to conclude he endorses McCain. The suit says Browne is a lifelong liberal who is as well-known for his music as for being "an advocate for social and environmental justice."

The advertisement mocks Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's contention that if U.S. drivers got regular tuneups and drove on properly inflated tires, they could save the same amount of oil that would be gained by offshore drilling. According to the suit, "Running on Empty" plays in the background of the ad criticizing the remarks.

Robert Bennett, chairman of the Ohio party, said the ad was pulled when Browne objected. He called the lawsuit a "big to-do about nothing."

McCain spokesman Brian Rogers disavowed the ad, saying it wasn't a product of the Republican presidential candidate's campaign.

Browne's lawsuit contends the Ohio Republican party released the ad on behalf of McCain and the RNC. The RNC did not return a phone call seeking comment.

The suit notes that other musicians, including ABBA and John Cougar Mellencamp, have asked McCain to stop using their work.

Browne's attorney, Lawrence Iser, called the ad's use of the song "reprehensible."

The 59-year-old singer claims his reputation has already been damaged and is seeking more than $75,000 in damages.

Browne released "Running on Empty" — the song and an album by the same name — in 1977. According to the lawsuit, the album has sold more than 7 million copies.

Browne's financial success has aided Democratic candidates over the years. Campaign finance records show he contributed $2,300 to Obama's presidential campaign last year and $2,000 to the Illinois senator's campaign coffers in 2004.

[rockstarinvestor]

Can we say Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards? That is brutal!

[numbercruncher]

Lindsay Lohan being sued by a former bodyguard saying he wasn't paid 55k for 2 years worth of work. Is this what our hard paying tax dollars are going for?

I'm no fan of celebrities but for anyone that puts out a frivilous lawsuit, including the lawyer that takes the case on, should be fined and possibly thrown in jail. This is the reason why we all will be seeing more jury duty notices in the mail.

[fast2008]

I found this while searching for some legal info

Some of the celebrity lawsuits that have made the news include:

1. David Schwimmer sued former Hollywood fund-raiser Aaron Tonken alleging that Tonken told the National Enquirer that two Rolex watches were required by Schwimmer in order to attend the charity dinner.
2. Sharon Stone sued plastic surgeon Renato Calabria alleging that he falsely told reporters that she had undergone a facelift.
3. "Wheel of Fortune's" Vanna White sued because someone used a robot-like figure with a wig standing before a letterbox similar to that used by Wheel of Fortune.
4. Bette Middler received $400,000 when she sued for a similar voice that sang on a commercial.
5. Dustin Hoffman, won $3 million from a Los Angeles fashion magazine for a Tootsie takeoff.
6. Robin Williams is suing a celebrity look-alike Michael Clayton and his agent, Michael Pool, saying Clayton is being passed off as the real Williams.
7. The British Sun is being sued by Cameron Diaz over a story that implied Diaz was having an affair with a married man.
8. Nelson Mandela has filed a lawsuit against a former associate in order to protect his name and a number of original paintings that he had signed alleging forgery by his former associate.
9. Famed British couple, David and Victoria Beckham, are suing their former nanny for telling the tabloids that their marriage is in trouble. According to the lawsuit, the nanny's contract contained an agreement not to talk about the celebrity couple's private lives.
10. Cameron Diaz sues a photographer over topless photos. The photographer says he has a signed model release and Diaz says not.
11. Mexican dog psychologist, Cesar Millan, also known as the "Dog Whisperer" is being sued for copyright infringement, breach of contract and breach of confidential relationship.
12. Talk-show host Maury Povich is being sued by his producer for allegations of sexual harrassment in the workplace.
13. Charlie Sheen, star of "Two and a Half Men" is being sued by a woman who is claiming that the wacky, stalker lady next door is modeled after her.
14. TV Producer, Aaron Spelling is suing his nurse for defamation and breach of contract.
15. Jane Pauley is suing the New York Times for invasion of privacy in divulging her struggle with bipolar disorder.

[abodolma]

I just posted a thread about why contractors rates are going up and I bet lawsuits and people being worried about lawsuits, so thus adding insurance protection to their business and maybe doing extra steps on their projects to help liability protect themselves from lawsuits may be another factor.

I wish the contractors would look at the asset protection plans I am reading about on this board then maybe they wouldn't have to raise their prices quite as high for the legal protection reasons (assuming that is factoring in some of the reasons).

The U.S. is lawsuit happy.

[Brett]

folks we are in the wrong business. I can only imagine how much money those attorney's make on major celebrity lawsuits.

Aug 15, 2008 17:55:58 GMT -5 fast2008 said:

I found this while searching for some legal info

Some of the celebrity lawsuits that have made the news include:

1. David Schwimmer sued former Hollywood fund-raiser Aaron Tonken alleging that Tonken told the National Enquirer that two Rolex watches were required by Schwimmer in order to attend the charity dinner.
2. Sharon Stone sued plastic surgeon Renato Calabria alleging that he falsely told reporters that she had undergone a facelift.
3. "Wheel of Fortune's" Vanna White sued because someone used a robot-like figure with a wig standing before a letterbox similar to that used by Wheel of Fortune.
4. Bette Middler received $400,000 when she sued for a similar voice that sang on a commercial.
5. Dustin Hoffman, won $3 million from a Los Angeles fashion magazine for a Tootsie takeoff.
6. Robin Williams is suing a celebrity look-alike Michael Clayton and his agent, Michael Pool, saying Clayton is being passed off as the real Williams.
7. The British Sun is being sued by Cameron Diaz over a story that implied Diaz was having an affair with a married man.
8. Nelson Mandela has filed a lawsuit against a former associate in order to protect his name and a number of original paintings that he had signed alleging forgery by his former associate.
9. Famed British couple, David and Victoria Beckham, are suing their former nanny for telling the tabloids that their marriage is in trouble. According to the lawsuit, the nanny's contract contained an agreement not to talk about the celebrity couple's private lives.
10. Cameron Diaz sues a photographer over topless photos. The photographer says he has a signed model release and Diaz says not.
11. Mexican dog psychologist, Cesar Millan, also known as the "Dog Whisperer" is being sued for copyright infringement, breach of contract and breach of confidential relationship.
12. Talk-show host Maury Povich is being sued by his producer for allegations of sexual harrassment in the workplace.
13. Charlie Sheen, star of "Two and a Half Men" is being sued by a woman who is claiming that the wacky, stalker lady next door is modeled after her.
14. TV Producer, Aaron Spelling is suing his nurse for defamation and breach of contract.
15. Jane Pauley is suing the New York Times for invasion of privacy in divulging her struggle with bipolar disorder.

[fast2008]

medical and legal - it just seems like you will never run out of business and higher prices to charge the clients.