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Not every case needs background and explanation: these are briefer case write-ups.

104: Something for Nothing, Defined

Posted February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 in Categories 2005, Appealed, Award, Dishonorable Mention, Not in the Book, Short9 Comments

Stella Case No. 104, Originally Published: 25 January 2006

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Tags Insurance, Overdrawn, West Virginia

103: Netfixed

Posted February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 in Categories 2005, Award, Class Action, Dishonorable Mention, Media, Not in the Book, Short4 Comments

Stella Case No. 103, Originally Published: 25 January 2006

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Tags California, Internet, Movies, Online, Unlimited

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

087: I Want it All, and I Want it Now

Posted December 16, 2021October 4, 2021 in Categories 2004, Dismissed, Not in the Book, Short, You Decide13 Comments

Stella Case No. 087, Originally Published: 12 January 2005

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Tags Lottery, Massachusetts

081: Payday Play

Posted August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 in Categories 2004, Countersuit, Dishonorable Mention, Employment, Settled, Short8 Comments

Stella Case No. 081, Originally Published: 27 October 2004

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Tags Baseball, Illinois, Maine, Newspaper

080: Grave Mistake

Posted August 2, 2021August 16, 2021 in Categories 2004, Defamation, Dishonorable Mention, Short, Status Unknown4 Comments

Stella Case No. 080, Originally Published: 27 October 2004

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Tags Friends, Maine, Rural

079: His Lawyer Can Run Rings Around Yours

Posted August 2, 2021August 9, 2021 in Categories 2004, Dishonorable Mention, Short, Status Unknown2 Comments

Stella Case No. 079, Originally Published: 27 October 2004

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Tags Fast food, Illinois, Injury

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
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