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Tuna Surprise

Ronnie Citron-Fink | Posted 06.12.2013 | Green
Ronnie Citron-Fink

When I was a child, a tuna fish sandwich was my lunchbox staple. In college, I honed my culinary skills and shared crunchy tuna casseroles with my 'brave' new friends. Now tuna takes center stage again -- this time as a predominant source of methylmercury, a harmful neurotoxin.

Florida's New Medical Malpractice Law Makes Suing Doctors and Hospitals More Difficult for Injured Patients

Spencer Aronfeld | Posted 06.06.2013 | Miami
Spencer Aronfeld

These changes are yet another example of how seemingly minuscule tweaking of a statute can create a tectonic shifting of power by stripping away the legal rights of the weakest members of our community and handing them over to the rich and powerful.

Lawsuit: Coroner Used Man's Remains To Train Dog

AP | Posted 04.13.2013 | Crime

LOCKPORT, N.Y. -- The parents of a western New York man killed in a car crash are suing county officials after the coroner there took a piece of their...

The Answer Is to Fix the Justice System

Rebecca Love Kourlis | Posted 05.05.2013 | Politics
Rebecca Love Kourlis

While mediation and arbitration certainly have their place, we cannot and should not abandon the system itself. What we need is a justice system that is more accessible, efficient, and accountable.

Domestic Drama Sends Owners of Vegan Magazine to Court

Laura Beck | Posted 05.05.2013 | Media
Laura Beck

To say hearing about this lawsuit was upsetting is an understatement, and I'm heartbroken to learn what's transpired. Right now, I'm personally grieving for a relationship that was once so strong, and has turned toxic.

In Our Courts 'Justice' Is Bought

Lance Soskin | Posted 04.28.2013 | Business
Lance Soskin

Due to the nature of our adversarial justice system, it's more often than not going to be the party with the high-priced attorney who wins in court rather than the party with the more meritorious case.

Instagram Doesn't Want To Be Sued Anymore

Reuters | Erin Geiger Smith | Posted 04.16.2013 | Technology

By Erin Geiger Smith (Reuters) - Facebook's Instagram photo sharing service asked a federal court on Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit f...

I'm With Stupid: Taking Action Because I've Got Class

Todd Hartley | Posted 04.13.2013 | Comedy
Todd Hartley

he way I see it, this is a triumph of the little guy over the powers that be, a defiant blow against the corporatization of America. I'm just honored that "I'm With Stupid" gets to be a part of it.

Donald Trump To Sue Bill Maher, Because Whatever

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 02.05.2013 | Comedy

Donald Trump told "Fox & Friends" on Monday morning that he will sue comedian Bill Maher after he proved to Maher that he was not the spawn of an oran...

Has Gagosian's Double Dealing Backfired?

ARTINFO | Posted 03.20.2013 | Arts
ARTINFO

Larry Gagosian raised a lot of eyebrows when he admitted in a recent court deposition that he didn't worry much about "loyalty" to his clients because...

Airline Owes Customers 5.8 Million Beers!

The Huffington Post | Katherine Bindley | Posted 12.14.2012 | Home

Southwest Airlines has settled a lawsuit to the tune of an estimated $29 million -- or 5.8 million unredeemed alcoholic beverages valued at $5 each, ...

Man Stripped Of $28,000 At Adult Club Must Pay

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 12.13.2012 | New York

Larry Flynt's Hustler Club, which bills itself as a "10,000 square-foot playground of decadent adult entertainment," proved too much for one Manhattan...

Gary Johnson, Antitrust Plaintiff, Sues Major Parties for Monopolizing Politics

Chris Sagers | Posted 12.01.2012 | Politics
Chris Sagers

Lawsuits are common in politics, but there was one filed last Friday that is not common at all: someone has brought an antitrust suit, alleging that the major political parties have monopolized politics, and it is not exactly some crackpot who did it.

The Best States To Sue A Company

24/7 Wall St. | Alexander E.M. Hess, Michael B. Sauter and Samuel Weigley | Posted 09.16.2012 | Business

From 24/7 Wall St.: According to the in-house lawyers of America’s biggest companies, the court system is making things easier for them. The U.S. Ch...

Undocumented Worker Claims Colleague Stole $1 Million Lottery Prize

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 09.14.2012 | Home

Ramon Ortiz, an undocumented worker who doesn't speak English, had no Social Security number to claim a $1 million Maryland lottery jackpot he won two...

READ THE DOCUMENTS: Gay Couple Sues United/Continental Airlines Over Dildo

HuffPost Crime | David Lohr | Posted 08.31.2012 | Crime

According to court documents obtained by The Huffington Post, a Virginia-based gay couple suffered "severe emotional trauma" when they returned from v...

Gay Couple Sues Airline For Dildo Luggage Prank

Posted 08.29.2012 | Gay Voices

A dream vacation turned into a nightmare for a Virginia-based gay couple after airport staff allegedly removed a dildo from their luggage, smeared fou...

Libor Scandal's Potential Costs Quietly Exploding

The Huffington Post | Mark Gongloff | Posted 08.27.2012 | Business

Funny thing about the Libor scandal: Even when there doesn't seem to be a lot going on, the cost to banks just keeps on rising. The latest estimate...

Big Fallout For Florida?

AP | Posted 08.08.2012 | Miami

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A series of deadly crashes on Interstate 75 could trigger more than a dozen lawsuits against the state of Florida. The Departmen...

On Climate Change, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: Part 2

William S. Becker | Posted 10.05.2012 | Politics
William S. Becker

When the first presidential debate takes place for Oct. 3 in Denver with a focus on domestic issues, somebody should ask the candidates this question.

Mark Gongloff

Libor Scandal's Cost To Banks Swells

HuffingtonPost.com | Mark Gongloff | Posted 07.17.2012 | Business

The Libor scandal gets more expensive for the banking sector almost by the day. Banks may end up paying $35 billion in civil damages for manipulati...

Alyssa Creamer

Explosive Penn State Report May Fuel Lawsuits

HuffingtonPost.com | Alyssa Creamer | Posted 07.13.2012 | College

NEW YORK -- Jerry Sandusky's sexual assaults at Penn State University will likely fuel civil lawsuits against the school, legal experts said Thursday....

Mother Of Girl Beaten To Death By Father Sues State For $3 Million

Posted 07.11.2012 | Crime

An Oklahoma woman is suing the state for the death of her 5-year-old daughter, whose father beat her to death in June 2011. Samantha Deal, 22, lost...

Republican Faces Shotgun, Disfigurement Allegations

Johnston Patch | Ashlee Kieler | Posted 06.29.2012 | Politics

No candidate likes to face a lawsuit heading into an election, and the allegations found in this court filing are doozies. A lawsuit filed against ...

D.M. Levine

Lawsuit Claims CME Group Favors High-Frequency Trading Machines Over Humans

HuffingtonPost.com | D.M. Levine | Posted 06.26.2012 | Business

A small band of humans is fighting what it warns is the rise of the machines in financial markets. A group of two dozen brokers and traders has sue...