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January 7, 2009

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The True Stella Awards: Honoring real cases of greedy opportunists, frivolous lawsuits, and the law run amok
enlarge	Author: Randy Cassingham Publisher: Dutton Adult Category: Book List Price: ~~$18.95~~ Buy New: $0.01 You Save: $18.94 (100%) Buy New/Used/Collectible from $0.01 Avg. Customer Rating: (38 reviews) Sales Rank: 238616 Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Hardcover Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 352 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9 Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.7 x 1.3 ISBN: 0525949135 Dewey Decimal Number: 347.7353 EAN: 9780525949138 ASIN: 0525949135 Publication Date: November 3, 2005 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews: Product Description *Gathered from the popular Web site StellaAwards.com, The True Stella Awards* is an outrageous collection of America?s most ridiculous and frivolous lawsuits.** Named for Stella Liebeck?the woman who spilled hot McDonald?s coffee on herself and then won a lawsuit against the fast-food chain?humorist Randy Cassingham?s popular Web site chronicles the hard-to-believe and amusing claims that have been brought before U.S. courts. Now, for the first time in book form, The True Stella Awards presents some of the most outlandish and unbelievable-but-true lawsuits in America. Some of the Stella Award cases include: -The man who legally changed his name to Jack Ass, and then sued MTV for $50 million because their TV show and movie Jackass infringed on his trademark and demeaned his "good name" -The songwriter who left a minute?s silence on his record only to be sued by the estate of another songwriter who copyrighted his own "silent" song -The man who sued an amusement park after being the victim of the ultimate "Act of God": he was hit by lightning while standing next to his own car in the parking lot.

Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews... jaw dropper true book December 29, 2008 You laugh out loud at true insanity and then wonder what kind of bizarre people think their lawsuit legit. gave as gifts... everyone enjoyed True stories of real dummies April 20, 2008 Yes, the judicial system needs an overhaul! On the flip side, there are some real jerks out there - good throne material! Hard to describle...interesting, frustrating, entertaining, sad January 14, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful The cases decribed make very interesting reading. And it is unbelievable that they are true. It makes it hard to review the book. On one hand, the cases are entertaining because they are incredible...making it fascinating reading. On the other hand, the fact that these ridiculous law suits are real is totally frustrating and sadly disappointing. While reading them I am so utterly disgusted by the behavior of these people and what our society/legal system allows that I have to stop reading. It is infuriating that these lawsuits are even filed let alone heard in court. Filing frivolous lawsuits should be considered a crimial act! Good book...but watch your blood pressure...read at your own risk. My Bathroom Reader Book for Two Months September 26, 2007 0 out of 1 found this review helpful Yes, when the book arrived, I was headed to the bathroom. And the book has been enjoyable reading while I'm otherwise busy. The one to three page stories make for the right amount of diversion. I've read through most stories twice now. Weird But True lawsuits September 22, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Named for the woman who sued McDonalds after she spilled coffee on herself this book is filled with weird but true lawsuits that you have to read to believe. Some of the suits in the book include: 1. A girl who sued the school system she was at because they wanted to have other kids be Valedvictorian along side her 2. A guy who sued the school system because he got an A on a prject instead of an A+ 3. A mom who sued people because her drunk over 21 year old son decided to pass out under a running car and died and many more interesting stories that will keep you entertained for hours

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