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Runner Up

Only one case can “win” the True Stella Awards each year. These are the ones that were truly in contention for the top spot, but didn’t quite make it.

113: Hey Rocky! Watch While I Pull a Lawsuit out of this Hat

Posted April 17, 2022May 9, 2022 in Categories 2006, Not in the Book, Runner Up, Status Unknown9 Comments

Stella Case No. 113, Originally Published: 15 November 2006

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Tags Illinois, Injury, Shopping mall, Squirrel, Tiffany, Warnings, Wild animal

109: Lawnmower Man

Posted April 16, 2022April 4, 2022 in Categories 2006, Appealed, Award, Death, Not in the Book, Runner Up, You Decide9 Comments

Stella Case No. 109, Originally Published: 12 July 2006

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Tags Child, Preschool, Product liability, Virginia

102: Overwrought

Posted January 15, 2022February 7, 2022 in Categories 2005, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Not in the Book, Runner Up, Short9 Comments

Stella Case No. 102, Originally Published: 25 January 2006

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Tags Bank fees, Florida, Overdraft, Overdrawn

101: Puerile Potty Prank

Posted January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 in Categories 2005, Dismissed, Lawyer Feedback, Not in the Book, Runner Up, Short2 Comments

Stella Case No. 101, Originally Published: 25 January 2006

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Tags Colorado, Glue, Home Depot, Home Improvement, Injury, Restroom, Superglue, Toilet seat

095: Her Generosity Is Overwhelming

Posted November 10, 2021December 6, 2021 in Categories 2005, Not in the Book, Runner Up, Short11 Comments

Stella Case No. 095, Originally Published: 12 October 2005

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Tags Accident, Connecticut, Drowning

093: Bird Brained

Posted October 23, 2021November 22, 2021 in Categories 2005, Dismissed, Not in the Book, Runner Up6 Comments

Stella Case No. 093, Originally Published: 10 August 2005

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Tags Birds, Home Improvement, Illinois, Injury, Retail, Wildlife

091: They’re GRRRRREAT!

Posted November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 in Categories 2005, Class Action, Not in the Book, Runner Up, Status Unknown9 Comments

Stella Case No. 091, Originally Published: 29 June 2005

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Tags Breakfast, California, Cereal, Food, Labels, Nutrition

089: A Case that Flopped

Posted December 16, 2021October 25, 2021 in Categories 2005, Alcohol/Drugs, Editorial, Not in the Book, Runner Up, Status Unknown4 Comments

Stella Case No. 089, Originally Published: 27 April 2005

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Tags Fraternity, Injury, Texas, University

088: The Long, Sad Tale of a Gift Plate of Cookies

Posted October 23, 2021October 18, 2021 in Categories 2005, Award, Minor Defendant, Not in the Book, Runner Up2 Comments

Stella Case No. 88, Originally Published: 16 March 2005

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Tags Colorado, Food, Juveniles, Neighbors

078: End Run

Posted July 20, 2021August 2, 2021 in Categories 2004, Death, Runner Up, Sports, You Decide5 Comments

Stella Case No. 078, Originally Published: 18 August 2004

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Tags Football, Missouri, NFL
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