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THE MOST BIZARRE HOLIDAY LEGAL CASES
Bizarre lawsuits don’t stop popping up just because it’s the holiday season. In fact, it might bring up some of the most unusual lawsuits of them all. Here are just a few of our favorite strange holiday-themed legal cases.
SIMPLE VEGAN CAESAR DRESSING
PLANTATION V. HYATT
In the town of Plantation, Florida, the Hyatt family amazes the whole state with their incredible Christmas display. With 200,000 lights, a movie screen, snow, a 30-foot-tall tree and a Ferris wheel for stuffed animals, many would even call it extreme. The city of Plantation, however, would choose “obstructive.” The intense traffic problems in their cul-de-sac are nightmarish for the neighbors! Concerns for public safety brought Plantation to sue the Hyatts for their Christmas display being a “public nuisance.” However, the court dismissed the case after stating that the city failed to provide enough evidence.
STATE V. HAYES
It’s a mystery just how Warren J. Hayes got away with it, but in 1982, he produced a Santa Claus driver’s license in the state of Ohio. The address? 1 Noel Drive, North Pole, USA. He also has an AAA membership and checking account under the Santa Claus name! This charade would’ve continued unquestioned until Hayes got involved in a minor fender bender on Dec. 20, 2002. He gave the Santa ID to the police officer, and Ohio charged “Santa” with having a fictitious name. However, the court ruled that since Hayes maintained and renewed his Santa Claus identity for over 20 years, Santa Claus had been a “real person” since 1982.
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INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 cup hummus
• 2 tsp capers, minced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tsp caper brining juice
• 1 tsp spicy mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
A HUNTER AND ... A MAN IN A REINDEER COSTUME
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Although this case never made its way to court, it’s certainly worth a mention here. In this personal injury case, one man in a reindeer costume was struck in the face with shotgun pellets after a hunter mistook him for a turkey. Luckily, the man in costume recovered without any loss of vision, and the parties agreed to a $150,000 settlement. Stay safe and don’t rush into any reindeer costumes! From everyone at Yeargan & Kert, we hope you have a very merry holiday season!
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• Hot water, as needed
DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, add all ingredients and whisk to combine. 2. If needed, add a bit of hot water to thin the dressing until it will pour. 3. Serve with salad or refrigerate for later!
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