On August 26th, 1996, personal injury attorney STEVEN GOTTLIEB suffered a heart attack. On August 30th, he was served with the following Summons and Complaint:
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ULSTER
CORONARY ARTERIES AND HEART MUSCLE, as organs of STEVEN GOTTLIEB
Plaintiffs,
-against-
STEVEN GOTTLIEB, Defendant.
1. At all times hereinafter mentioned, Plaintiffs CORONARY ARTERIES AND HEART MUSCLE, were and are part of the Defendant’s body, date of birth January 9, 1951 residing in the County of Ulster, State of New York.
2. At all times hereinafter mentioned, upon information and belief, Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB is a workaholic who has always put his career above his family, hobbies, vacations and relaxation.
3. Beginning on or about January 9th, 1951, the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB actively, intentionally and with wanton disregard for the health and safety of the Plaintiffs, did engage in the act of eating high fat content foods on a regular and daily basis. This behavior included but is not limited to the consumption of fried eggs, fried dough, fried chicken wings, fried noodles, fried pork rice, fried tortillas, fried ice cream, refried beans, home fries, french fries, coffee, cream, cannoli, chimichangas, chili dogs, potato chips, cheese dips, hamburgers, heroes, steaks, sausages, spare ribs, fettuccine Alfredo, penne proscuitto, pork chops et al in huge amounts never once asking for a doggy bag or leaving anything on the plate.
4. The Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB continued such wanton and destructive activities forts 45 years, despite repeated warning — shortness of breath, pains in the chest, sides and neck and by the appearance of a large roll of fat around the Defendant’s middle and under his chin — from the Plaintiffs to cease and desist from such harmful activities.
5. The Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB continued such activities, despite warnings from his doctor who indicated that the Defendant should switch to a low-fat, low cholesterol diet, engage in regular exercise and reduce his stress.
6. On August 21st, 1996, the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB did intentionally cut off the supply of blood to the Plaintiffs for an extended period of time causing great pain and permanent damage to the Plaintiffs. Despite this incident and warnings from the Plaintiffs including continuous shortness of breath, pains in the chest and sides and down his left arm, the Defendant waited until after work on August 26th to see his doctor who indicated that the Defendant had suffered a heart attack caused solely by his own negligent activities and had greatly harmed the Plaintiffs.
7. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB’s negligence, Plaintiffs suffered extreme, painful and great injuries to the following but not limited to: nerve damage and severe bruising of the surfaces of the arteries and heart, severe injuries, bruises, contusions, strain to all muscles of the body; the injuries thus received by the Plaintiffs have greatly impaired their health, strength and activity and have thereby caused and continue to cause them great mental, physical and nervous pain and suffering and extreme shock to the Plaintiffs nervous system; and the injuries will result in some disability to both Plaintiffs requiring extensive and ongoing medical treatment.
8. Therefore, the Plaintiffs demand the sum of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) from the Defendant for his above mentioned acts of negligent and wanton disregard. AS AND FOR A SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION OF THE PLAINTIFFS
9. The Plaintiffs plead, repeat and reiterate the above paragraphs herewithin.
10. With negligent and wanton disregard for the safety and well-being of the Plaintiffs and his family, friends and the general public, the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB, despite notice of serious injuries suffered by the Plaintiffs did not change his eating or working habits nor did he seek medical attention for a period of five days causing further harm and injury to the Plaintiffs.
11. Therefore, the Plaintiffs demand the sum of TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) in punitive damages from the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB for his above mentioned acts of negligent and wanton disregard.
Wherefore, the Plaintiffs CORONARY ARTERIES AND HEART MUSCLE, as organs of STEVEN GOTTLIEB, prays that a judgment be entered against the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB for the following relief:
On the first cause of action, the Plaintiffs demand the sum OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000). On the second cause of action, the Plaintiffs demand the sum of TWO MILLION ($2,000,000) in punitive damages from the Defendant.
The Plaintiffs further that the Defendant shall be so ordered by this court to only consume healthful foods incorporated in low-fat, light protein meals and to refrain and desist from eating meat, fatty dairy items, fried foods and other health-impairing foods. In addition, the Plaintiffs demand the Defendant shall reduce his weight as well as his work load and take part in regularly, daily exercise and yoga or other court-approved, stress reduction activity.
Dated August 30, 1996
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CORONARY ARTERIES AND HEART MUSCLE, as organs of STEVEN GOTTLIEB, Kingston, NY.
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And in another example, 1995, Robert Lee Brock sued himself for $5 million. He claimed that he had violated his own civil rights and religious beliefs by allowing himself to get drunk and commit crimes which landed him in the Indian Creek Correctional Center in Virginia, serving a 23 year sentence for grand larceny and breaking and entering. What could he possibly have to gain by suing himself? Since being in prison prevented him from having an income, he expected the state to pay. This case was thrown out.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ULSTER
CORONARY ARTERIES AND HEART MUSCLE, as organs of STEVEN GOTTLIEB
Plaintiffs,
-against-
STEVEN GOTTLIEB, Defendant.
The Actual Legal Documentation Bringing Suit:
Plaintiffs allege: AS AND FOR A FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION OF THE PLAINTIFFS1. At all times hereinafter mentioned, Plaintiffs CORONARY ARTERIES AND HEART MUSCLE, were and are part of the Defendant’s body, date of birth January 9, 1951 residing in the County of Ulster, State of New York.
2. At all times hereinafter mentioned, upon information and belief, Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB is a workaholic who has always put his career above his family, hobbies, vacations and relaxation.
3. Beginning on or about January 9th, 1951, the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB actively, intentionally and with wanton disregard for the health and safety of the Plaintiffs, did engage in the act of eating high fat content foods on a regular and daily basis. This behavior included but is not limited to the consumption of fried eggs, fried dough, fried chicken wings, fried noodles, fried pork rice, fried tortillas, fried ice cream, refried beans, home fries, french fries, coffee, cream, cannoli, chimichangas, chili dogs, potato chips, cheese dips, hamburgers, heroes, steaks, sausages, spare ribs, fettuccine Alfredo, penne proscuitto, pork chops et al in huge amounts never once asking for a doggy bag or leaving anything on the plate.
4. The Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB continued such wanton and destructive activities forts 45 years, despite repeated warning — shortness of breath, pains in the chest, sides and neck and by the appearance of a large roll of fat around the Defendant’s middle and under his chin — from the Plaintiffs to cease and desist from such harmful activities.
5. The Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB continued such activities, despite warnings from his doctor who indicated that the Defendant should switch to a low-fat, low cholesterol diet, engage in regular exercise and reduce his stress.
6. On August 21st, 1996, the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB did intentionally cut off the supply of blood to the Plaintiffs for an extended period of time causing great pain and permanent damage to the Plaintiffs. Despite this incident and warnings from the Plaintiffs including continuous shortness of breath, pains in the chest and sides and down his left arm, the Defendant waited until after work on August 26th to see his doctor who indicated that the Defendant had suffered a heart attack caused solely by his own negligent activities and had greatly harmed the Plaintiffs.
7. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB’s negligence, Plaintiffs suffered extreme, painful and great injuries to the following but not limited to: nerve damage and severe bruising of the surfaces of the arteries and heart, severe injuries, bruises, contusions, strain to all muscles of the body; the injuries thus received by the Plaintiffs have greatly impaired their health, strength and activity and have thereby caused and continue to cause them great mental, physical and nervous pain and suffering and extreme shock to the Plaintiffs nervous system; and the injuries will result in some disability to both Plaintiffs requiring extensive and ongoing medical treatment.
8. Therefore, the Plaintiffs demand the sum of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) from the Defendant for his above mentioned acts of negligent and wanton disregard. AS AND FOR A SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION OF THE PLAINTIFFS
9. The Plaintiffs plead, repeat and reiterate the above paragraphs herewithin.
10. With negligent and wanton disregard for the safety and well-being of the Plaintiffs and his family, friends and the general public, the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB, despite notice of serious injuries suffered by the Plaintiffs did not change his eating or working habits nor did he seek medical attention for a period of five days causing further harm and injury to the Plaintiffs.
11. Therefore, the Plaintiffs demand the sum of TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) in punitive damages from the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB for his above mentioned acts of negligent and wanton disregard.
Wherefore, the Plaintiffs CORONARY ARTERIES AND HEART MUSCLE, as organs of STEVEN GOTTLIEB, prays that a judgment be entered against the Defendant STEVEN GOTTLIEB for the following relief:
On the first cause of action, the Plaintiffs demand the sum OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000). On the second cause of action, the Plaintiffs demand the sum of TWO MILLION ($2,000,000) in punitive damages from the Defendant.
The Plaintiffs further that the Defendant shall be so ordered by this court to only consume healthful foods incorporated in low-fat, light protein meals and to refrain and desist from eating meat, fatty dairy items, fried foods and other health-impairing foods. In addition, the Plaintiffs demand the Defendant shall reduce his weight as well as his work load and take part in regularly, daily exercise and yoga or other court-approved, stress reduction activity.
Dated August 30, 1996
_____
CORONARY ARTERIES AND HEART MUSCLE, as organs of STEVEN GOTTLIEB, Kingston, NY.
Source
And in another example, 1995, Robert Lee Brock sued himself for $5 million. He claimed that he had violated his own civil rights and religious beliefs by allowing himself to get drunk and commit crimes which landed him in the Indian Creek Correctional Center in Virginia, serving a 23 year sentence for grand larceny and breaking and entering. What could he possibly have to gain by suing himself? Since being in prison prevented him from having an income, he expected the state to pay. This case was thrown out.
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