From a news release of the
National Association of Attorneys General,
listing 1995's top ten frivolous lawsuits filed by convicted prisoners:
- Donald Edward Beaty v. Bury:
A death-row inmate sues corrections officials for taking away his
Gameboy electronic game.
(Arizona)
- Inmate, calling himself a sports fanatic, complains that, as a
result of cruel and unusual punishment, he was forced to miss the NFL
playoffs, especially between Miami and San Diego, San Diego and
Pittsburgh, and Dallas and San Francisco.
(Arkansas)
- Brittaker v. Rowland:
Inmate says his meal was in poor condition. He claims his sandwich was
soggy and his cookie was broken.
(California)
- Jackson v. Barton:
Prisoner who killed five people sues after lightning knocks out the
prison's TV satellite dish and he must watch network programs, which
he says contain violence, profanity and other objectionable material.
(Florida)
- Spradley v. Rathman:
Prisoner sues to be served fruit juice at meals and three pancakes
instead of two.
(Florida)
- Brown v. Singletary:
Prisoner sues to be given Reeboks, Adidas, Pony or Avia high-tops
rather than inferior brand sneakers issued by prison.
(Florida)
- Beverly v. Groose:
Suit says inmates working in prison law library should be paid same
rate as attorneys.
(Missouri)
- Young v. Murphy:
Prisoner sues for not receiving scheduled parole hearing, though he
was out on escape when the hearing was to be held.
(Mississippi)
- Murderer sues for $25,000, claiming a "defective" haircut resulted
in lost sleep, headaches and chest pains.
(New York)
- Trice v. Reynolds, et al:
Ex-chef sues because the food was bad, yet he wanted bigger portions.
(Oklahoma)
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