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Iran suing Hollywood over Ben Affleck’s Oscar winning 'Argo' – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:32:29 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Iranian authorizes are planning to sue Hollywood over the allegedly "unrealistic portrayal" of the country in the Oscar-winning movie ‘Argo’.

US distillers sued for $100m over Michael Collins Irish Whiskey (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:01:57 PST

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

A New York-based importer is suing the US makers of Jim Bean, Canadian Club and Makers Mark for $100 million for breach of contract.

Irish American fashion designer suing ex-lover for genital burns after tea was thrown at him (IrishCentral)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:14:56 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Former ‘Project Runway’ contestant Irish American Emmett McCarthy is suing a former lover who threw scalding tea at him, causing him third-degree burns on his legs and genitals.

Taylor Swift is being sued over a cancelled concert at Capital Hoedown in Ottawa (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:16:41 PST

Taylor Swift The 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' hitmaker is facing a lawsuit after being paid in advance to headline a country music festival in Canada which has since been cancelled, reports TMZPromoters for Capital Hoedown - which was due to take place in Ottawa in August 2012 - reportedly failed to put the concert together in time and it was subsequently nixed Now the company which sold tickets for the event feels Taylor, 22, should use her sizeable fee to refund $18 million worth of ticket purchases, according to documents filed in New York federal court READ MORE

Gerard Butler is suing the producers of 'Motor City' for $5.1 million (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:31:44 PST

Gerard ButlerThe 43-year-old actor has taken legal action against Emmett/Furla Films, producers of the axed crime drama, which fell through last summer when financial backing didn't work out, asking for damages due to not receiving a penny of his promised wagesThe Scottish stud is alleging breach of contract and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing because when he signed up to play the lead in the film about a crook on a mission for revenge, there was a "pay-or-play" clauseThis would entitle the actor – who claims he turned down other acting work to appear in the movie - to $4 million regardless of whether the film got made, with up to an extra $2 million in compensationThe lawsuit reads: "Seeking to capitalise on Butler's hugely popular persona and worldwide recognition, Defendant solicited Butler's services as the lead actor in a theatrical motion picture tentatively entitled 'Motor City' READ MORE

How Lance Armstrong sued Irish assistant who tried to speak out about doping (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:24:58 PST

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

Emma O’Reilly, masseuse for the U.S. Postal cycling team told investigators that Lance Armstrong and the team’s doping was apparent from the beginning.

Former Rory McIlroy sponsor Oakley suing golfer and Nike for "breach of contract" (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:37:54 PST

By: DARA KELLY

A former sponsor is suing Rory McIlroy and Nike for "breach of contract."

12-year-old wins $256,000 after suing mother over fatal family car crash (IrishCentral)

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:52:04 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Faith Varden-Carberry, the 12-year-old girl who sued both her parents and the Motor Insurer’s Bureau of Ireland, has been awarded $256,000 following the 2007 car crash that killed both her younger sister Ava and friend Michaela Logan.

Lindsay Lohan's father is being sued on 'Judge Alex' later this week (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:45:53 PDT

Lindsay & Michael LohanMichael Lohan is being sued by Celebrity Boxing Federation promoter Damon Feldman for failing to fight in an organised match and will appear on the televised courtroom series on FridayIn a new promotional clip from the reality TV series, he said: "Actually I didn't intend on being here but I was brought here by Damon Feldman, he is suing me for giving me advances for boxing matches I did and not being able to appear because on one occasion I just had a colon operation and I wasn't able to fight and the other one was I actually got arrested"Damon claims Lohan owes him $5,000 for failing to show up at several boxing appearances in Florida and California, stemming from their agreement in 2009Michael is set to appear on the show, which was filmed in September, alongside his pregnant girlfriend Kate Major, who admitted she is "excited" to appear on the legal series and will act as a witness READ MORE

Playboy covergirl Rosanna Davison checked in by Ryanair’s Michael O’ Leary a year after suing him (IrishCentral)

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:08:37 PDT

By: SEAN BROSNAN

After posing nude for the October edition of Playboy magazine, many may have thought that former Miss World Rosanna Davison does not get fazed too easily. The socialite proved otherwise today however after being personally checked in for a flight by Ryanair boss Michael O’ Leary at Dublin Airport.

Disgraced Fr. Michael Kelly sued again by another alleged abuse victim in California (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:57:19 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Another lawsuit has been filed in California against the Diocese of Stockton, members of the clergy, and the now disgraced Father Michael Kelly for another round of allegations of sexual abuse against children.

Irish American manager is sued in sex for golfers scandal (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:26:13 PDT

By: JAMES O'BRIEN

An Irish golf club manager in Long Island has been accused of ordering hookers and strippers for club members during male-only golf rounds.

Suspected IRA member Martin Corey out of prison having successfully sued British Government (IrishCentral)

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:37:54 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Martin Corey, 61, a suspected Republican dissident walked free from prison on Monday after successfully suing the British government over its power to keep evidence against him secret.

John Travolta is being sued by an author who claims the actor tarnished his reputation (IrishCentral)

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 05:30:37 PDT

John Travolta is being sued by an author who claims the actor tarnished his reputationRobert Randolph wrote 'You'll Never Spa In This Town Again,' in which he makes claims the 'Pulp Fiction' actor enjoyed gay sexual relations in Los Angeles' City Spa in the 1990sHis lawsuit claims John and his lawyer Marty Singer had falsely claimed he had serious mental problems and had spent time in a psychiatric hospital, to try and make him out to be an unreliable source and prevent other media and booksellers writing about or carrying his tomeBoth John, 58, and Marty have issued statements branding the lawsuit "ridiculous READ MORE

Kevin Costner is being sued by a neighbor for planting shrubs (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:30:26 PDT

Kevin CostnerThe 'Bodyguard' actor has infuriated Rick Grimm by planting a series of trees and shrubs to protect his privacy in Carpinteria, California, and has allegedly ignored requests to cut down the greeneryMr Grimm - who bought his house, which is situated behind Kevin's, in 2009 - says he has sent "multiple" pleas to the actor asking him to trim the shrubbery, only for them to be replaced with even taller trees, which block his once-spectacular ocean viewsAccording to the neighbour, Kevin - who is seeking $150,000 damages for loss of enjoyment and $500,000 for damages to his property value if the trees are not removed - is contractually-bound not to obstruct the views from his property READ MORE

Lindsay Lohan is being sued for $16,000 (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:15:19 PDT

Lindsay LohanThe actress is already facing legal troubles after her Porsche sports car collided with a truck in California recently, and now a paparazzi has filed a lawsuit claiming she hit him with her vehicle in 2010Photographer Grigor Balyan initially filed his lawsuit in January, alleging he was struck by Lindsay's car while trying to photograph her outside a Los Angeles nightclubDocuments seen by E! News say he is claiming $16,468 in medical expenses as well as suing for lost wages, general damages and property damageLindsay was reportedly served with the complaint on Sunday (10 READ MORE

Scientologist John Travolta sued by two masseurs for alleged sexual assault (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:45:10 PDT

John TravoltaA second masseur has claimed that he was sexually assaulted by “Pulp Fiction” star John TravoltaHollywood star and famed Scientologist’s lawyers say the second man, who filed the suit with the same lawyer, had clearly drawn up the case after the star's legal team destroyed the first caseThe first masseur to attempt to sue Travolta, referred to as John Doe in court papers, is attempting to sue him for allegedly sexually assault The actor’s spokesman says these claims are baseless lies READ MORE

John Patrick Shanley sued over violent sexual relationship with indie actress (IrishCentral)

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:39:10 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

John Patrick Shanley, the Oscar-winning writer of Moonstruck, has been accused of conducting a sadomasochistic relationship with a young woman that took a frighteningly violent turn. The Bronx-born Shanley had Irish-born parents.

Landmark ruling in favor of Irish pub sued for showing soccer game live (IrishCentral)

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:17:14 PST

By: JAMES O'SHEA

An Irish bar and restaurant owner in America has won a landmark case against Premium Sports which has had a monopoly on showing Irish GAA and many soccer and rugby games in selected bars throughout America.

News anchor Liz Cho sued by Irish Bronx contractor over failure to pay up (IrishCentral)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:58:56 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Cathal Maguire, a contractor based in Yonkers, in The Bronx, has filed papers claiming that WABC-TV news anchor Liz Cho and her husband Evan Gottlieb failed to pay him over $100,875 for the renovations he carried out on their Westchester mansion.