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The End of Penn State

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Without question, the Jerry Sandusky child abuse case has completely turned Penn State University on its head. With the recent discovery that head football coach Joe Paterno had tried to sweep the entire molestation issue under the rug, the prestigious and now-infamous institution is now dealing with a deluge of lawsuits that will plague them for years to come.  From the courtroom to the football field, and all the places between, early estimations show that the settlements could reach the $100 million mark as more victims come forward.

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An Eye for an Eye, but $20 Million Is Fine, Too

The fallout from the infamous Chris Brown / Drake fight in a New York night club included one Tony Parker, a point guard for the Spurs, who suffered a lacerated eyeball. He's now suing the nightclub for negligence, alleging that they should have known better than to allow those two near each other.
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The Most Sued Mascot in Sports Sued Yet Again

The Philly Phanatic, the most sued mascot in sports, is implicated in yet another personal injury lawsuit. This time, the suit stems from a routine in which the beloved mascot tossed a woman into the shallow end of a pool. She supposedly suffered massive damage in the scuffle and is now suing for damages.
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