A man seen in the Borat film has filed a complaint alleged unlawful use of his image as well as other torts. Click here for the court papers.
Archive for September, 2007
Complaint: Borat Sued for Unlawful Use of Image
Published 1, September 4, 2007 Bizarre , Lawyering , Torts 2 CommentsSound Nuisance: Propane Cannon Leads to Tort Action
Published 1, September 4, 2007 Bizarre , Environment , Torts 12 CommentsIn Kentucky, a farmer is being sued for nuisance of his propane cannon — used to scare away birds from his corn. This is becoming more common as residential homes move into former farming areas. Continue reading ‘Sound Nuisance: Propane Cannon Leads to Tort Action’
Good Cat, Bad Son: Man arrested for extorting money from Mom to protect her cat
Published 1, September 4, 2007 Bizarre , Justice Leave a CommentAccording to the police, Garry Lamar in Rhode Island is not going to get the son of the year award any time soon. The 47-year-old man his accused of extorting more than $20,000 from his 78-year-old mother, Mary Lamar Grancher. He alleged kidnapped her cat and extorted money to protect her from future harm. For the bizarre story, click here
The Perils of Practice: Ex-Husband Sets Wife’s Lawyer’s Office on Fire
Published 1, September 4, 2007 Bizarre , Lawyering 1 CommentA divorce attorney had his office torched by a disguntled ex-husband of his client in a divorce case. For the story, click here
Belgium Set to Try Scientology as “Criminal Organization”
Published 1, September 4, 2007 Constitutional Law 1 CommentGermany has long viewed the Church of Scientology as a cult and investigated the organization for a variety of crimes, including murder. Now, Belgium prosecutors have completed a ten-year investigation and concluded that the Church of Scientology is a “criminal organization.” For the story, click here
Company files to claim $500 million in gold and silver from ship wreck
Published 1, September 4, 2007 Uncategorized Leave a CommentAn American company has filed for rights to half a billion dollars in treasure from a 17th Century merchant ship. Note how ambiguous the filing is on the location.
Click here for story. Such finds are often contested by nearby nations over locations and whether the find is in international waters.
Japanese Field Trip: Video of Children Watch as Whale is Dismembered
Published 1, September 4, 2007 Environment Leave a CommentAs the Japanese government fights to keep whaling over international objections, Japanese officials continue to try to win over the minds of the young that killing whales is a noble cultural tradition. In this video, children responded in shock to the process. Click here for video and story.
Anti-Truck Ordinance Struck Down
Published 1, September 4, 2007 Bizarre , Justice , Politics Leave a CommentIn affluent Coral Gables, Florida, the city prohibited anyone from parking a truck overnight on a city street — defining these vehicles are “out of character” with the community. A court of appeals has now struck down the measure as discriminatory. This is one case where class discrimination was paramount — a rare criteria for such decision. For the story, click here
A week after an Iowa court ruled in favor of same-sex marriange, a Maine court has removed the legal barrier to gay couples wishing to adopt. For the story, click here It remains one of the great contradictions of some states — preferring to leave children unadopted rather than allow a same-sex couple to raise them. It is a considerable price to pay — a price paid by the children.
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