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Government

Local, state, and federal governments can get involved in lawsuits too — either as a plaintiff or a defendant. These are some of the craziest examples from the files of the True Stella Awards.

114: The Fruitcake Lady

Posted April 17, 2022May 16, 2022 in Categories 2006, Alcohol/Drugs, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Editorial, Government, Not in the Book10 Comments

Stella Case No. 114, Originally Published: 15 November 2006

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Tags Christmas, Delaware, Federal, Fruitcake, Gifts, Holiday, Mailing, Package, Post office, Terrorism, USPS

098: The Escapist Mentality

Posted January 15, 2022January 10, 2022 in Categories 2005, Criminal Plaintiff, Crying ‘Rights’, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Government, Not in the BookLeave a comment

Stella Case No. 098, Originally Published: 30 November 2005

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Tags Escape, Injury, Inmate, Jail, Pennsylvania, Prison

097: An Educational Experience

Posted January 10, 2022January 3, 2022 in Categories 2005, Appealed, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Government, Not in the Book12 Comments

Stella Case No. 097, Originally Published: 16 November 2005

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Tags Catch-22, Ohio, School District, Taxes

077: Fair — or Foul?

Posted July 20, 2021July 26, 2021 in Categories 2004, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Editorial, Government, Not in the Book, Sports, You Decide6 Comments

Stella Case No. 077, Originally Published: 28 July 2004

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Tags Baseball, Injury, New York, Softball

061: A Stunning Situation

Posted February 21, 2022March 15, 2021 in Categories 2003, Death, Dismissed, Family, Government, Police, Technology, Winner4 Comments

Stella Case No. 061, Originally Published: 30 July 2003

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Tags California, Civil rights, Federal, Police shooting, Taser

060: Red Light / Green Light / Who Can I / Sue Tonight?

Posted July 15, 2021March 8, 2021 in Categories 2003, Appealed, Crying ‘Rights’, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Employment, Government, Short17 Comments

Stella Case No. 060, Originally Published: 16 July 2003

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Tags Driver, New York, Work

057: Don’t Walk

Posted February 7, 2021February 15, 2021 in Categories 2003, Appealed, Government, Minor Plaintiff, Status Unknown9 Comments

Stella Case No. 057, Originally Published: 25 June 2003

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Tags Accident, Auto vs Pedestrian, Crash, Driving, Injuries, Massachusetts

056: Take ’em For a Ride

Posted February 7, 2021February 8, 2021 in Categories 2003, Appealed, Crying ‘Rights’, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Government, Religion, Short6 Comments

Stella Case No. 056, Originally Published: 18 June 2003

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Tags Bible, Bus, Federal, Proselytizing, Transit, Wisconsin

054: Dead to Rights

Posted January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 in Categories 2003, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Government4 Comments

Stella Case No. 054, Originally Published: 11 June 2003

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Tags Cemetery, City, Grave, Municipal, Washington

052: Taking Them to the Cleaners

Posted January 8, 2021January 4, 2021 in Categories 2003, Dishonorable Mention, Government, Settled3 Comments

Stella Case No. 052, Originally Published: 4 June 2003

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Tags California, Dry cleaners, PCE, Perchloroethylene, Toxic waste
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