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Man Suing MSNBC Over Michael Jackson Death Interview

Cristin Maher — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:00:26 +0000

Even if Dr. Conrad Murray was looking to capitalize off of his story concerning Michael Jackson‘s death, one man is claiming he was writing about the pop star’s untimely passing long before the media. In what is surely one of the most twisted and bizarre lawsuits of all time, a man named Everett Watson is looking to sue MSNBC over an interview with Conrad Murray after the death of Michael Jackson. Watson has cited copyright infringement as the offense, since he was working on writing a movie called ‘Murder of Michael Jackson: The Perfect Murder.’

Nun Who Says 'Sister Act' Was Based on Her Life Sues Movie Studios

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:30:24 +0000

A woman who says her autobiography was the inspiration for the popular ‘Sister Act’ movie and stage franchise is now suing Walt Disney Co. and Sony Pictures for breach of contract, misappropriation of likeness, unjust enrichment and other claims. In 1987, Delois Blakely, described in the court documents as a “young, Black, singing nun serving [...]

Man Sues Wedding Photographer for the Cost of the Entire Ceremony

Shauna Wright — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:00:54 +0000

After Todd J. Remis of Manhattan got married, he was outraged to discover his photographer missed a few key moments such as the last dance and the bouquet toss, so he decided to sue.

He doesn’t just want the $4,100 photography fee refunded, though. He also wants $48,000 to recreate the entire wedding, including travel costs to fly the bridal party back to New York so the whole thing can be re-shot by another photographer.

Adult Children Try to Sue Mother for Being a Bad Parent

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:50 +0000

Citing evidence such as birthday cards that contained no money and a lack of care packages when they were away at college, Steven Miner, 23, and Kathryn Miner, 20, tried to sue the woman who brought them into the world for being “negligent” and causing them “emotional distress.” However, an Illinois appeals court dismissed the $50,000 suit last [...]

Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy for $20 Million for Using Look-alike in Commercials [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:30:45 +0000

Clothing retailer Old Navy is known for its kitschy commercials featuring ’80s and ’90s icons such as Morgan Fairchild and Joan Collins.

But in its latest campaign, “Super C-U-T-E,” the company bypassed an actual star and went with an apparent lookalike of reality show phenom Kim Kardashian — and she is not amused.