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Media

The media are sometimes targets or even plaintiffs in lawsuits. These are some of the craziest examples from the files of the True Stella Awards.

058: Harry Potter and the Colossal Lawsuit

Posted February 7, 2021February 22, 2021 in Categories 2003, Celebrity, Dishonorable Mention, Foreign, Media, Status Unknown1 Comment

Stella Case No. 058, Originally Published: 2 July 2003

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Tags Copyright, Intellectual Property, Publishing

055: I’ll Be Your (Subpoena) Server Today

Posted January 30, 2021February 1, 2021 in Categories 2003, Award, Defamation, Media, Police, Publicity Stunt3 Comments

Stella Case No. 055, Originally Published: 18 June 2003

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Tags Pennsylvania, Radio prank

042: Jailhouse Blues

Posted November 21, 2020November 19, 2020 in Categories 2003, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Media, Short2 Comments

Stella Case No. 042, Originally Published: 19 March 2003

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Tags Emotional distress, Prison, Scared Straight, VH1, Viacom, West Virginia

041: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Posted November 20, 2020November 16, 2020 in Categories 2003, Alcohol/Drugs, Class Action, Death, Dishonorable Mention, Media, Settled4 Comments

Stella Case No. 041, Originally Published: 19 March 2003

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Tags Band, Fire, Nightclub, Pyrotechnics, Radio, Rhode Island

040: Shaggy Dog Story

Posted February 11, 2021November 12, 2020 in Categories 2003, Criminal Plaintiff, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Media, Short7 Comments

Stella Case No. 040, Originally Published: 5 March 2003

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Tags Animals, ATLA, California

025: Mobius Logic

Posted November 22, 2020September 17, 2020 in Categories 2002, Appealed, Defamation, Dishonorable Mention, Media, ShortLeave a comment

Stella Case No. 025, Originally Published: 11 December 2002

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Tags 60 Minutes, Jackpot Justice, Mississippi, Trademark, TV

024: If the Name Fits

Posted November 22, 2020September 14, 2020 in Categories 2002, Defamation, Dismissed, Media, Publicity Stunt, Runner Up, You Decide5 Comments

Stella Case No. 024, Originally Published: 11 December 2002

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Tags Charity, Intellectual Property, Montana, Trademark

012: Pimp Plucked

Posted December 10, 2020July 30, 2020 in Categories 2002, Defamation, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Media, Short, SLAPPLeave a comment

Stella Case No. 012, Originally Published: 16 October 2002

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Tags California, Columnist, Newspaper, Wealthy Plaintiff

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  • 055: I’ll Be Your (Subpoena) Server Today
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