Tag Archives: lawsuits

Townhall Writer Attacks Houston’s “Old Bull-Dyke” Mayor Because Jesus

“If I were gay I wouldn’t give a flip if pastors spoke against my particular penchant — like Houston’s old lesbian mayor has been doing – because I cherish this thing called ‘liberty’. Yep, as a hypothetical gay dude I would still embrace freedom of speech and not get my neckerchief in a wad because some Southern Baptist doesn’t like …

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Court To NOM: No, You Don’t Even Get Legal Fees For Your Failed IRS Lawsuit

Back in June a federal court declared that NOM had not “produced a shred of proof” that their donor information had been deliberated leaked to the Human Rights Campaign. The government did agree to pay NOM $50K for the “unintentional disclosure” of that information, prompting chairman John Eastman to hit Fox News and every teabagger site to declare victory – …

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ALASKA: Marriage Equality Plaintiffs Are First In Line To Get Their License

Of the five plaintiff couples in Alaska’s marriage equality lawsuit, four are already married in other states. The sole unmarried plaintiffs, Stephanie Pearson and Courtney Lamb, were first in line today to get their marriage license. Alaska does not observe Columbus Day and has a three-day waiting period to marry, so we should see the first weddings on Thursday. (Photos …

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NEW JERSEY: Toll Collector Sues State For Being Told Not To Say “God Bless You”

A former toll collector for the Garden State Parkway is suing the state of New Jersey, claiming that she was so devastated at being told not to tell drivers “God bless you” that she was forced to quit her job of three entire weeks. You will be shocked to learn that this bullshit story is being flogged by Todd Starnes. …

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Evil Alabama Mother: God Wants Me To Keep My Dead Son’s Husband From Getting Any Money From Wrongful Death Suit

Last month an Alabama woman filed a Supreme Court amicus brief in support of Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage. Pat Fancher does not want same-sex marriage to be legalized because if that happens, her former son-in-law would be entitled to the money awarded in the wrongful death suit filed against the trucking company whose driver killed his husband. And God …

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OHIO: Lesbian Sues Over Wrong Sperm

An white Ohio lesbian is suing a local sperm bank, alleging that they mistakenly sent her sperm from an African-American donor. According to the suit, while she and her partner adore their mixed-race daughter, they are having difficulty raising her in an all-white community. Jennifer Cramblett, of Uniontown, Ohio, alleges in the lawsuit filed Monday in Cook County Circuit Court …

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Lively: God Is My Campaign Manager

“Friends, As you know, I am not running a typical election campaign. My Campaign Manager is the Holy Spirit, and He has His own plan and purposes for my run for Governor of Massachusetts. First, He has told me NOT to try to make things happen in my own will and strength, but wait on Him to move others to …

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RHODE ISLAND: State Supreme Court Hears Case Of Firefighters “Forced” To Drive In Providence Pride Parade

The Rhode Island Supreme Court today heard the case of two firefighters who are suing the city of Providence and former Mayor Buddy Cianci because 13 years ago they had to drive a firetruck during the pride parade. Which violated their religious freedom to be bigots, of course. Following the nearly hour-long hearing, Cianci said he was astonished that 13 …

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Little Caesars Chain Sued For Denying Insurance Benefits To Gay Couples

Via Reuters: A former trainee manager at Little Caesars pizza in California sued the company for discrimination on Wednesday, accusing the Detroit-based chain of denying employees health insurance benefits for their legally wed same-sex spouses. The lawsuit was brought in state Superior Court in Orange County, regional headquarters for the nation’s third-largest pizza chain, by Frank Bernard, 47, who said …

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UTAH: Federal Judge Re-Strikes Down Portion Of State’s Ban On Polygamy

Last December the same judge first ruled in favor of the cast of the TLC reality show Sister Wives, who sued the state over the portion of the law that criminalizes polygamy-style “religious cohabitation.” He later rescinded that ruling only to reinstate it today. Today’s decision is here. RELATED: Last year anti-gay groups went ballistic on their told-you-so slippery slope …

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Kluwe Settles With Minnesota Vikings

We’ve reached a settlement with the Vikings. Terms I can disclose as follows. — Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) August 19, 2014 1. They will donate a substantial amount to five charities, several MN local, over the next five years. — Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) August 19, 2014 2. They are implementing enhanced training within the entire organization, and are committed to a …

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Al Gore Sues Al Jazeera America

Former Vice President Al Gore has filed a breach of contract suit against Al Jazeera America, alleging that the network is withholding $65M owed from the sale of Current TV. Note the name of Gore’s attorney. “Al Jazeera America wants to give itself a discount on the purchase price that was agreed to nearly two years ago,” Gore’s lawyer David …

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NEW JERSEY: Federal Suit Filed Against Grindr Over “Lax” Age Verifications

A New Jersey man has filed a federal lawsuit against Grindr, alleging that the hook-up site’s lax age verification standards resulted in his arrest for having sex with an underage boy. In his suit, William Saponaro Jr., of Cape May, N.J., says he was invited June 21, 2012, to have sex with two other males who had met over Grindr, …

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DOJ: Losing Losers At NOM Deserve No Legal Fees For Their Losing Lawsuit

The Department of Justice has issued a blisteringly scornful response to NOM’s demand for nearly $700K in attorneys’ fees for their lawsuit over the accidental release of their tax return. Enjoy: Despite losing all the significant issues in this case and settling a damages claim of hundreds of thousands of dollars for $50,000, the National Organization for Marriage, Inc. (“NOM”) …

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CALIFORNIA: Gay Man Sues After Doctor Lists Him As “Chronically” Homosexual

A Los Angeles gay man has filed a lawsuit after discovering that his medical records list him as having the “chronic problem” of homosexuality. Matthew Moore, 46, who is openly gay, said he was shocked to see his sexual orientation still described as a chronic condition more than a year after he complained about the use of the archaic medical …

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CHINA: Man Sues Search Engine For Directing Him To “Ex-Gay” Torture Clinic

Via the Associated Press: A gay Chinese man said Thursday he was suing a psychological clinic for carrying out electric shocks intended to turn him straight, as well as the search engine giant Baidu for advertising the center. The Beijing LGBT Center, which campaigns for gay rights, said it was the first court case involving so-called conversion therapy in China. …

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Archbishop John Nienstedt: I’m Not Gay

Early this month it was disclosed that the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis was investigating claims that scandal-plagued Archbishop John Nienstedt has had “inappropriate sexual relations” with priests, seminarians, and other men. Today the Minneapolis StarTribune asked him point blank: Nienstedt said he believed that the investigation involved five allegations of sexual impropriety, including from the time he served …

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Chubby Checker Vs The Chubby Checker

Via Reuters: The singer Chubby Checker has settled a lawsuit in which he accused Hewlett-Packard Co of using his trademarked name without permission on a software app that purported to measure the size of a man’s penis. HP denied liability in agreeing to settle with Checker, whose given name is Ernest Evans, but agreed not to make future use of …

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IOWA: Newspaper Editor Sues After Being Fired For Using The Word “Gaystapo”

An Iowa newspaper editor is suing on the grounds of religious discrimination after being fired for using the word “gaystapo” on his personal blog. Via the Des Moines Register: Bob Eschliman, former editor of the Newton Daily News, filed a complaint this week with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission office in Milwaukee arguing that he was terminated May 5 …

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ALASKA: Marriage Case Set For October

Via the Associated Press: Arguments are scheduled for October in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Alaska’s ban on same-sex marriage. Five same-sex couples, four married outside of Alaska and one unmarried couple, sued to overturn the ban in May. Alaska voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1998 defining marriage as between one man and one woman. The state, in …

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