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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 Unknown10 Comments

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

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

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

084: Click-It or Ticket

Posted September 14, 2021September 13, 2021 in Categories 2004, Editorial, Status Unknown, Winner3 Comments

Stella Case No. 084, Originally Published: 12 January 2005

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Tags Driving, Illinois, Injury, Seatbelts

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

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

039: A Shocking Conclusion

Posted November 5, 2020November 9, 2020 in Categories 2003, Alcohol/Drugs, Award, Death, Dishonorable Mention, Not in the Book8 Comments

Stella Case No. 039, Originally Published: 5 March 2003

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Tags American Trial Lawyers Association, ATLA, Illinois, Trademark

026: America’s Other Favorite Pastime

Posted November 22, 2020September 21, 2020 in Categories 2002, Dishonorable Mention, Settled, Sports4 Comments

Stella Case No. 026, Originally Published: 4 December 2002

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Tags Baseball, Illinois, Intellectual Property

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