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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.

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

073: It Ought to Be a Crime

Posted May 25, 2021June 14, 2021 in Categories 2004, Defamation, Runner Up, Status UnknownLeave a comment

Stella Case No. 073, Originally Published: 5 May 2004

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Tags Joke, New York, Radio Shack, Receipt

071: We’ve Got Your (Account) Number, Chump

Posted May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 in Categories 2004, Runner Up, Withdrawn2 Comments

Stella Case No. 071, Originally Published: 17 March 2004

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Tags Banks, California, Finance, Fraud, Identity theft, Mortgage, Texas

068: A Dog Eat Dog World

Posted May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 in Categories 2003, Runner Up, Status Unknown4 Comments

Stella Case No. 068, Originally Published: 10 December 2003

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Tags Animal, Lost, Lost dog, Oregon

066: The Countess of Monte Cristo

Posted April 7, 2021April 19, 2021 in Categories 2003, Award, Runner Up2 Comments

Stella Case No. 066, Originally Published: 8 October 2003

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Tags Alabama, Locked, Storage

059: I See the Light!

Posted March 8, 2021March 1, 2021 in Categories 2003, Dismissed, Medical, Runner Up9 Comments

Stella Case No. 059, Originally Published: 16 July 2003

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Tags Act of God, Amusement park, Injury, Ohio

050: Trans-Frivolous Lawsuit

Posted December 18, 2020December 21, 2020 in Categories 2003, Lawyer Plaintiff, Publicity Stunt, Runner Up, Withdrawn4 Comments

Stella Case No. 050, Originally Published: 29 May 2003

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Tags California, Cookies, Food, Trans fats

032: And the McBandwagon Plays On

Posted November 9, 2020October 12, 2020 in Categories 2003, Class Action, Dismissed, Medical, Runner Up3 Comments

Stella Case No. 032, Originally Published: 22 January 2003

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Tags Burger King, Fast food, KFC, McDonald's, New York, Wendy's
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