Jerry Seinfeld is pulling out the big guns to make sure his wife Jessica wins her plagiarism lawsuit. Jessica was sued by Missy Chase Lapine, who wrote "The Sneaky Chef," six months before HER book "Deceptively Delicious" was released. Missy claims Jessica stole her ideas and recipes, and Jerry dubbed Missy a "wacko" and "nutjob." Both books are all about hiding pureed vegetables in food for kids. Similarities abound. Oprah made Jessica's book a huge success while Missy's book lagged far behind. Jerry wants to clear his wife of charges that she "brazenly plagiarized" and he's hired the biggest lawyers and top food technicians in New York to gather extensive research. We're thinking Missy doesn't stand much of a chance.
"Cash strapped" Ed McMahon may have figured a way to get someone else to pay his bills. The litigious TV personality is now suing Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and billionaire Robert Day for unspecified damages. Remember the neck brace Ed snaps on nowadays before appearing on camera? Ed's lawyer says he slipped on Day's stairs and received inferior treatment at Cedars in March of 2007. (Please note the above photo was taken July 24, 2007, at The Simpson's Movie premier in LA - four months AFTER the "accident.") Day's insurance apparently couldn't come up with enough money to please McMahon. Lawsuits are one of Ed's favorite pastimes - remember he collected 7.2 million five years ago after claiming he had toxic mold in his home, which, oddly enough, he continues to live in.
Jon Bon Jovi saw a can of an energy drink called Mijovi at a New Jersey cafe and immediately called his lawyers - he decided it was trademark infringement because it was suspiciously similar to HIS name. The manufacturer of the Mijovi, a man named Marcos Carrington, insists the drink was inspired by his girlfriend Jovita , and was floored by the legal threat. Marcos the owner happened to run into Jon at a Red Bank restaurant and introduced himself, hoping he could clear up the matter, but Jon wouldn't budge. The legal battle continues with most New Jersey locals on the beverage maker's side.
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