Hasbro Is Suing DC Comics Over the Bumblebee Name
Hasbro is heading to court to go toe-to-toe with DC comics, and it’s for a very strange reason: the battle over who gets to the rights to sell toys with the name “Bumblebee” on them.
Robert Kirkman Is One of Several Producers Suing AMC Over Profits From The Walking Dead
AMC’s The Walking Dead as you know it may be in trouble.
Jaden Smith's Recyclable Water Box Startup Is Suing Sketchy Mayo Startup Hampton Creek Over a Font
Jaden Smith, co-founder of boxed water startup Just Good Inc., has launched a legal war with another startup selling mayonnaise.
Health Insurance Giant Agrees to Record $115 Million Payout Over Data Breach
Holy crap, that is a huge friggin’ payout.
Wack Dork Sues His Date for Texting During Guardians of the Galaxy
To much applause, a Texas man named Brandon Vezmar is suing a woman he took out on a date because she texted during Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Vezmar is seeking $17.31, the cost of a ticket for a 3D screening of the film. This is bad.
Lawsuit Claims Theranos Ran Fake Tests to Impress Investors
The bad news continues to roll in for Theranos. Earlier this week, the embattled blood-testing startup had to issue refunds to anyone in the state of Arizona who had used its services. Today, The Wall Street Journal reports on new allegations made by a Theranos investor in a recently filed lawsuit.
Hoverboard Maker Reportedly Sues J.Lo for Failure to Influence
As Jennifer Lopez is apparently learning, it’s hard to be a social influencer.
'Drinkable Sunscreen' Creator Is Getting Sued For Obviously Dangerous Product
Imagine yourself enjoying an idyllic day at the beach: You’ve been sitting out in the sun for hours and are starting to get a bit thirsty. Do you feel compelled to reach for a bottle of ice cold water from the cooler, or a sudden urge to shotgun the nearest bottle of Coppertone? If you answered the latter, I have some…
Tesla Alleges Former Autopilot Manager Stole Company Secrets In Lawsuit
Tesla has sued former Autopilot program manager Sterling Anderson, alleging that he stole company information and tried to recruit other employees to join a competing venture in collaboration with Chris Urmson, the former head of Google’s self-driving car project.
The Latest Tesla Lawsuit Proves How Important Human Driving Still Is
South Korean musician and actor Ji Chang Son made headlines recently for filing a lawsuit against Tesla after his Model X blasted through the wall of his house when he was attempting to park it. That much isn’t in dispute. What is somewhat up in the air is that Son claims the car accelerated on its own, and that it’s…
5 of the Most Egregious Health Claims From the New Coca-Cola Lawsuit
Coca-Cola has long made some pretty crazy health claims about its sugary products. A fresh lawsuit takes aim at the company for “engaging in false and misleading marketing of sugar-sweetened beverages,” according to the lawsuit, first reported by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Tesla: Famous Korean Actor Who is Suing Us 'Threatened to Use His Celebrity Status in Korea to Hurt Tesla'
On Friday, a South Korean celebrity named Ji Chang Son filed a lawsuit against Tesla, which alleged his Model X spontaneously accelerated as he was parking it into his garage, ramming through his living room, and injuring him as well as his son, who was in the car with him. In a email to Gizmodo, a Tesla spokesperson…
Man Files Lawsuit Against Tesla Claiming His Model X Spontaneously Accelerated Into His Living Room
Model X owner Ji Chang Son filed a lawsuit against Tesla on Friday, claiming his vehicle suddenly accelerated as he was parking it in his garage. Filed in the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, the suit “alleges product liability, negligence and breaches of warranty, and seeks unspecified…
Ikea to Pay Parents of Kids Crushed by Falling Dressers $50 Million
On Wednesday, lawyers representing the families of three toddlers killed by recalled Ikea dressers said the company has agreed to settle their wrongful death lawsuits, paying the parents a collective $50 million. In addition, Ikea will donate $250,000 to various children’s organizations and increase funding for a…
Snuggie Goes to War With Amazon Over Counterfeit Blankets
Allstar Marketing Group—makers of the Snuggie (you know, the blanket with sleeves!)—is suing Amazon over trademark infringement because of all the Snuggie counterfeits that litter the online marketplace.
Prince's Estate Hates Tidal Just as Much as You Do
Back in September 2015, Prince released his album Hit n Run Phase One exclusively through Tidal. At the time, the late musician lauded the streaming platform’s commitment to “the effort that real musicians put in 2 their craft 2 achieve the very best they can at this pivotal time in the music industry.” That all went…
Online Countdown Clock Lets You Know How Long It’s Been Since Trump Threatened a Lawsuit
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has a penchant for lawsuits, much like another Republican convention speaker. Today Trump gave a speech in Gettysburg, where he vowed to sue the many, many women who have accused him of sexual abuse. The Republican nominee said he is fighting “the power structure,” and that his…
Don't Buy Shady Cheap Chargers Unless You Want Your iPhone to Explode
We all love cheap stuff, but it’s an incredibly bad idea to buy a cheap charger for your phone, digital camera, or other gadget. And unfortunately, it’s incredibly easy to buy these online, even from sites like Amazon, who often mistakenly sell the products as genuine.
Samsung Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Note 7 Debacle
Three Galaxy Note 7 owners have filed a class-action lawsuit against Samsung in New Jersey. The lawsuit comes one week after Samsung officially recalled its Note 7 smartphone and ended production worldwide.
Major Theranos Investor Sues Elizabeth Holmes for 'Series of Lies'
Theranos and its founder, disgraced CEO Elizabeth Holmes, is getting sued by one of its biggest investors. The once promising biotech startup has been slowly crumbling since The Wall Street Journal challenged its claim that it could test blood with just a few drops last October.
