Celebrities

Retired lawyer sues Bill Cosby, says claims she lied about alleged sexual assault were defamatory

A retired lawyer who for years has claimed Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her decades ago has now filed a defamation suit against the famous comedian. By repeatedly describing her claims that he drugged and groped her at one point during the 1970s as lies, Cosby has damaged her…

Dec 10, 2014 1:45 PM CST

Bill Cosby seeks sanctions against plaintiff in sexual battery suit and her lawyer

Blasting back at a woman and her attorney over a Tuesday lawsuit accusing Bill Cosby of sexually molesting a 15-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion four decades ago, counsel for the famous comedian is seeking its dismissal and reimbursement of attorney fees. In a Thursday court filing, Martin “Marty” Singer…

Dec 5, 2014 12:32 PM CST

‘Real Housewives’ star files $5M suit against her bankruptcy lawyer, blames him for prison sentence

Reality television star Teresa Giudice filed a $5 million malpractice suit against her former bankruptcy lawyer Wednesday. It accuses attorney James Kridel of making mistakes both on her family’s original 2010 bankruptcy filing and in subsequent amendments, and blames him for the fact that she is headed to federal prison…

Dec 3, 2014 5:30 PM CST

Civil suit accuses Bill Cosby of sexual battery of 15-year-old girl at Playboy Mansion in 1974

A California woman has filed a civil suit against Bill Cosby, saying that he committed a sexual battery on her in 1974, when she was 15 years old. The woman says that Cosby provided her with alcohol, encouraged her to drink, and took her to the Playboy Mansion in Los…

Dec 3, 2014 1:03 PM CST

Lawyers of reality TV

Last year, Kim DePaola of the Real Housewives of New Jersey was hosting the grand opening of her designer dress shop when a brawl broke out. One of the guests got punched and then nailed with a stiletto heel, leaving a bloody gash on his forehead. In true reality TV…

Dec 1, 2014 4:00 AM CST

Former DA explains his ‘prosecutor speak’ on why he declined to charge Cosby

A former Pennsylvania district attorney who declined to prosecute Bill Cosby in 2005 says his decision was based on the available evidence. In an interview with NBC 10 in Philadelphia, former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor said the alleged victim had delayed going to police for a year, making…

Nov 24, 2014 7:20 AM CST

Rolling Stones settle $12.7M insurance claim over shows canceled due to Jagger’s girlfriend’s death

Updated: A legal battle between the Rolling Stones and insurance underwriters, concerning the band’s $12.7 million claim over the cancellation of seven Rolling Stones performances earlier this year, has been settled on undisclosed terms. However, band members are unhappy because private information about their families and health were made public…

Nov 11, 2014 11:10 AM CST

OJ Simpson asks Nevada Supreme Court for new trial

O.J. Simpson has thrown a legal Hail Mary in the hopes of getting his 2008 conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping thrown out. The Associated Press reported Monday that Simpson’s lawyers have filed their final appellate brief to the Nevada Supreme Court. Simpson, who was convicted of leading a group…

Oct 27, 2014 3:53 PM CDT

Prosecutors will appeal Oscar Pistorius verdict and sentence

South African prosecutors announced they will appeal both the judgment and sentence handed down to sprinter Oscar Pistorius. The New York Times reported that Nathi Mncube, a spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority in South Africa, sent out a tweet Monday saying that prosecutors “will be appealing both the conviction…

Oct 27, 2014 2:00 PM CDT

Judge’s ‘media whores’ remark doesn’t offend Adrian Peterson’s lawyer, but DA wants recusal

A court appearance by Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson on Wednesday got sidelined by a prosecutor’s objection to a “media whores” comment by the judge. Peterson was expected to plead not guilty to reckless or negligent injury charges for the switch beating of his 4-year-old son, but the plea…

Oct 9, 2014 8:00 AM CDT

Suit claims Glen Campbell cut production company out of Alzheimer’s documentary

A lawsuit filed on Monday against Glen Campbell claims the singer violated an agreement to include a production company in development of a documentary chronicling his farewell tour and Alzheimer’s struggle. The production group, the Record Company, says Campbell signed the contract in June 2011, about the same time he…

Oct 3, 2014 5:45 AM CDT

Google threatened with $100M suit over hacked celebrity photos

A demand letter has been sent to Google accusing the company of failing to remove from its index photos taken from celebrities’ hacked iCloud accounts. The letter, sent on Wednesday by lawyer Martin D. Singer, threatens a $100 million lawsuit, according to Hollywood Esq. Singer writes that since the photos…

Oct 2, 2014 2:14 PM CDT

Wal-Mart says lack of seat belts puts Tracy Morgan and others at fault in crash

Wal-Mart has struck back at 30 Rock actor and comedian Tracy Morgan and others suing the company over a fatal six-car crash in New Jersey in June. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wal-Mart filed a response Monday in New Jersey federal district court blaming Morgan and others for not wearing…

Sep 30, 2014 11:15 AM CDT

Law firm uses rapper Master P and his ‘trademark grunt’ to brand its advertising

A well-known rap artist isn’t just narrating video advertising for a Kentucky personal injury law firm. Winton & Hiestand is also branding its services with what Above the Law describes as Master P’s “trademark grunt.” Spelled UGHH! on law firm billboards, which feature the heading “HURT? MAKE EM SAY UGHH!,”…

Sep 25, 2014 12:40 PM CDT

Federal jury says Patti LaBelle’s entourage not responsible for injury to West Point cadet

Despite a security video that plaintiffs counsel says showed Patti LaBelle’s son, hairdresser and 400-pound bodyguard going after a West Point cadet waiting for a ride home outside a Houston airport terminal, a federal court jury on Tuesday rendered a verdict for the soul singer and her entourage. LaBelle herself…

Sep 24, 2014 3:55 PM CDT