When Anton Purisima was bitten by a dog, he believed someone should have to pay — and pay a lot. The “someone” was a whole bunch of individuals and corporations named in […]
The Lawsuit for All the Money in the World… And More
Taking Spiritual Warfare Into the Courtroom
“The devil made me do it” has been an excuse used by countless people through the ages. Evidently Gerald Mayo felt he needed to do more than just blame the devil; he wanted […]
The Terror of London Cabbies — the Strange Case of Mrs. Giacometti Prodgers
Readers of the May 23, 1890 edition of the Chicago Tribune may have expressed amused curiosity at the following item in the Personals section: “Mrs. Giacometti Prodgers, the terror of London cabmen, is dead.” […]
When Suing Yourself, Be Prepared to Lose
When Robert Lee Brock sued himself, he was guaranteed to win — and lose — the lawsuit. Convicted of breaking and entering and grand larceny, Brock was serving as an inmate at […]
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