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Man Sues Southwest Airlines Claiming They Owe Him 45 Drinks

Kathy Landin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:30:17 +0000

A frequent flier of Southwest Airlines has filed a lawsuit claiming the airline owes him 45 free alcoholic beverages. He is shaken, stirred and ticked off! Adam Levitt was a regular purchaser of tickets as a part of Southwest’s “Business Select” program. For purchasing the premium-priced tickets, Levitt and other program participants were given coupons [...]

Metallica's Lars Ulrich Settles Lawsuit With Former Assistant

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:05:56 +0000

Last February, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, was sued by former employee Steven Wiig, who claimed that he was underpaid for his job as a personal assistant during 2001 to 2009. His job included touring with Metallica, driving around Ulrich, and arranging his calendar. He claimed he was paid $45,000 a year with an oral agreement for [...]

Couple Sues Airline Over Cockroach-Infested Flight [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:38:13 +0000

With delays, baggage fees and overbooking, flying already has the potential to be a miserable experience. But imagine if you had to share your flight with cockroaches. According to Harry Marsh and Kaitlin Rush, that’s exactly what happened to them. They’re now suing carrier AirTran for emotional distress and more than $100,000 as a result.

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

Shauna Wright — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:33:24 +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 [...]

Ex-Anthrax Vocalist Dan Nelson Sues Band

Jon Wiederhorn — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:27:11 +0000

Short-lived Anthrax vocalist Dan Nelson (ex-Devilsize) has filed a defamation of character laswuit for $2.65 million against his former bandmates. Anthrax announced Nelson as their new vocalist on Dec. 10, 2007 after the departure of John Bush. On July 21, 2009, they stated Nelson had become ill and could no longer continue in the band. [...]

Rob Halford's Ex-Manager Files $50 Million Lawsuit Against Singer and Judas Priest

Jon Wiederhorn — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:47:06 +0000

Rob Halford‘s former manager John Baxter to Judas Priest and their management: You’ve got another thing comin’. Baxter, who managed Halford from 1982 until August of this year, when he was fired, is suing Halford, other members of the band and its management for fraud, breach of contract and international interference with contractual relations, according [...]

West Virginia Sues to Leave Big East Next Summer

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:23:29 +0000

After announcing last week that they would be joining the Big 12, West Virginia officials on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to leave the Big East next summer. Current Big East bylaws require that member schools give 27 months notice before leaving the conference.

'Happy Days' Cast Sues CBS, Judge Throws Out Part of Case

Bob Sassone — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:04:34 +0000

Yesterday was not a happy day for Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Donny Most or Erin Moran.

A judge in California threw out the fraud portion of the lawsuit that the former ‘Happy Days’ stars filed against CBS. The lawsuit will continue with the breach of contract claim.

Man Files Lawsuit, Claims 'Hangover Part II' Stole from His Life Story

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:53:37 +0000

Michael Alan Rubin claims the story for ‘The Hangover Part II’ was stolen from a screenplay he wrote about his disastrous honeymoon in Thailand. Now, he’s suing Warner Bros. for an unspecified amount of money, claiming the sordid tale is his. According to Rubin, he married a Japanese woman in 2007. However, during their Asian honeymoon she dumped him [...]

Passenger Sues Continental Airlines for Severely Turbulent Flight [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:48:12 +0000

A Texas woman has decided to sue Continental Airlines and three other air carriers for mental trauma she endured during a particularly hellish flight. What, did she have to sit through ‘The Smurfs’ on the in-flight movie? Colleen O’Neal alleges that a flight to Houston took off despite reports of severe weather. During the 20-minute trip, [...]