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Handwritten Lawsuit Accuses Google Having A Name Similar To Accuser's Social Security Number

from the plaintiff-and-defendant(s)-have-a-responsibility-to-fight-the-war-on-terrorism dept

We've seen some really bizarre and silly lawsuits filed against Google over the years, but this latest one wins hands down. Eric Goldman gets all the credit in the world for sending this one over. Someone has filed a handwritten lawsuit against Google, asking for $5 billion in damages, because his social security number, when turned upside down and scrambled spells Google. And then it gets weirder. The war on terrorism makes an appearance, as does a Burton snowboard. If you're reading this via RSS, click on through to see the filing in all its handwritten glory. Update: As pointed out in the comments, the guy actually filed 8 other things with the court, including a rather detailed description of how the Philadelphia 76ers play a key role in the code to unscramble his social security number to spell Google.

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    Sep 19th, 2007 @ 12:51pm
  • I don't do this often...

    by Danny

    but I have to.


    WFT?!?!

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 12:56pm
  • Wonderful Complaint

    by Shun

    Hey, for a rambling piece of garbage, this is pretty well written. Why doesn't he just go ahead and sue Yahoo and Microsoft, while he's at it. Oh, right, the scrambled and turned upside-down angle. Oh well, good luck with that, pro se plaintiff, in forma pauperis. Classic.

    Something tells me he's going to get his Burton Snowboard repo'd from him when Google files their malicious prosecution suit against him, but maybe they won't bother.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:02pm
  • Piss-take

    by Anonymous Coward

    Come on guys, this is as blatant a piss-take as ever I saw one.

    And they say Americans have no sense of humor... :P

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:04pm
  • Things that make you go hmmm...

    by Steve LeVine

    Is this guy entitled to royalties every time someone Googles the term "frivolous lawsuit?"

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:13pm
  • Jack Thompson moved to PA and changed his name?

    by icon WarOtter (profile)

    Hmmm.... Jack Thompson may want to take note of this guy, as it looks like this is what Thompson will be reduced to in the coming years as a result of his own frivolous lawsuits.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:21pm
  • by Anonymous Coward

    cant seem to find a gibberish translator can any one help me out?

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:22pm
  • Just...

    by Stute

    Wow...

    Seriously... I'm amazed. I hope he wins. Then I can go sue Microsoft for stealing my socks at night.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:29pm
  • HAHAHAHAHA

    by Jeff

    This guy is fucking nuts, if I were Google I'd flip him 20 bucks just for trying.

    http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-pamdce/case_no-3:2007cv01677/case_id-69169/

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:30pm
  • It's amazing what you can find on the internet...

    by U Bet Ya

    go to http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-pamdce/case_no-3:2007cv01677/case_id-69169/
    and open up the second exhibit - or specifically:
    http://casedocs.justia.com/pennsylvania/pamdce/3:2007cv01677/69169/1/2.pdf

    then go to page 18.

    It shows the specifics of this loon's SS Number and how it spells Google (with the help of the Philadelphia 76ers)

    wow.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:32pm
  • Conflict of Interest?

    by Kevin Laing

    I found this related article on the justia news website. I find it interesting that they suggest to their visitors that google be used to research the lawsuit in question, even though google is listed as a defendant.
    http://news.justia.com/cases/20070525211884/

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:39pm
  • DAMN...

    by BillGod

    Google maps says theres no millridge road in milford PA.. guess its not real.. who would have thunk it.

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    • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 8:07am
    • Re: DAMN...

      by hometoast

      @BillGod: It's probably really named "State Route 230948" or "Township Route 222222" or something generic. We have lots of those.

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    Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:41pm
  • For some reason I doubt that identity thiefs will run out and try to use this guys SS#

    Have a feeling using that might bring you a whole lot of trouble. Is this guy an inmate or a patient?

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    • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:13pm
    • Re:

      by Philip

      Why look for the SSN? It's in the original doc in prefect view. Somebody forgot to black out the number in the online PDF from the above (in comment) links.

      They blacked it out at the bottom, but not from within the document. Oops.

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    Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:41pm
  • ID Theft

    by Shannon

    Someone should take the pdf on page 14 and write fake checks from his account!

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:44pm
  • by Vincent Clement

    Some one forgot to take their meds. This guys needs medical help, and soon.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:45pm
  • by Nurse Caregiver

    There's medication on the market for people like this....

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:46pm
  • Wow

    by A. L. Flanagan

    So the guy's entered his driver's license, his social security records, his bank statement, etc. into the public record now. Let's see, which is a more likely cause of his overdrawn bank account:

    1. The fact he hasn't earned any money for the last 3 or 4 years, or
    2. The fact that if you fiddle with his SSN enough it looks kinda sorta like "google"?

    I wonder.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:53pm
  • Finally...

    by Chuck Norris' Enemy (deceased)

    a sane lawyer! I've been looking for one.

    I wish I could combine two upside down 7's to make an E.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:54pm
  • WTF!?!?

    by DC

    I turned my cell number upside down and it is scrambled code for go sue somebody. Guess I will sue Verizon. Wait…… maybe that is a bad idea. They may send a Verizon FIOS tech to ‘accidentally’ start a fire……:)

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:59pm
  • wow

    by Anonymous Coward

    "Prevent Identity Theft - Protect Your Social Security Number". Did anyone read the big bold letters? How is that site able to post all of that personal info? Now those people, he *can* sue.

    He talks about not getting his anxiety medication while in jail in one of the complaints so definitely an inmate or recently released. Anyway, just google the phone number he left on the complaint form and you'll see a real phonebook entry. (That's a 570 area code)

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    • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:10pm
    • Re: wow

      by Anonymous Coward

      Phonebook results for phone 5702961145

      Kathy S Jayne (570) 296-1145 Milford, PA 18337

      I bet Kathy's gonna be steamed at Dylan...

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    Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:04pm
  • by Me

    Perhaps the silliness has to do with the drugs he has been smoking instead of getting a life. What 25 year old has only made $2300 in 6 years prior to 2006. My 12 year old son made more than that at a small paper route in 2 years.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:09pm
  • by Rishi Shukla

    People are fucking stupid.

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:17pm
  • by Just Me

    My dog spelled "Microsoft" in his bowl with his kibbles. Think I'll sue!!!

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:28pm
  • Re: Comment 12

    by Anonymous Coward

    Google maps says theres no millridge road in milford PA.. guess its not real.. who would have thunk it.Try Mill Ridge Drive. (On page one of the document linked in the article the address is Drive, not Road)

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:36pm
  • Hey....

    by TheDock22

    My SSN spells google to if you turn it upside down, scramble it, and then squint really hard. Maybe we can make a class action lawsuit.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:03pm
  • Wow..

    by B

    All of this guy's info is in this PDF:
    http://casedocs.justia.com/pennsylvania/pamdce/3:2007cv01677/69169/1/2.pdf

    His driver's license, social security card, bank card, bank statements (although that account is closed)...
    Someone need an identity?

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:21pm
  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:25pm
  • I love

    by Shohat

    I LOVE Americans.
    I ADORE Americans.

    My god, I just want to pet you and feed you and play with you all day.

    I love Americans.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:28pm
  • by Anonymous Coward

    Only in America ....

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:35pm
  • by Anonymous Coward

    if it wasn't for the 8 his address number would be 1337

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:39pm
  • by Anonymous Coward

    I plan to sue techdirt for $50,000,000.

    While reading this article I started laughing so hard I spilled hot tea into my lap causing great discomfort and ruining a perfectly good pair of pants.

    Publishing this article showed a complete disregard for my health and wellbeing and was clearly irresponsible.

    You will be hearing from my lawyer.

    (reply to this comment) (link to this comment)

  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:43pm
  • Moron

    by Blackblade

    Wow, this has to be the stupidest lawsuit I've ever seen. Part of me wants to cry about the stupidity of some people.

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    • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:57pm
    • Re: Moron

      by Anonymous Coward

      blackblade, you and others taking the lawsuit as if it were filed as a serious lawsuit makes me cry about the stupidity of some people.

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    Sep 19th, 2007 @ 4:07pm
  • by jon

    There really isn't anything funny about this. This person is clearly not well. I really wish this person well.


    Also, to suggest that this only happens in America is silly, mental health problems are a human condition and don't have borders or politics.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 4:08pm
  • i dunno

    by MooseDog

    i don't know what to make of this myself.

    I mean, the guy lays it all out on the table: he's been in jail for the last several years, during which he was also "hospitalized" in the psych ward, so he's obviously out there.

    yet, he sure seems to know his shit when it comes to writing properly structured motions and submitting the proper supporting documentation.

    hannibal lector anyone?

    so, is he just taking the piss out of a system he knows and loathes, or his he serious? can't figure it out.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 4:48pm
  • WTF?

    by brwyatt

    OK, what does terrorism, police brutality, and public drunkenness have to do with all this? Seriously.... WTF...

    I think this kid should have patented his social security number first... that way we could have had a stupid patent as well... and he would have had a better case against Google.... sort of...

    Jesh.... hell, my SSN multiplied by a certain number is the amount Google pays in taxes each year.... I'm sooo suing.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 6:13pm
  • This guy...

    by Zaxk

    makes George W. Bush look like a genius and an angel.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 7:09pm
  • Wow!

    by CJCtr

    You can spell almost 1000 company/brand names with the letters of my name! Guess I'll have a lot of money comin' my way now! Oh, and not to mention the endangerment to my right hand while I'm writing out all of these reports. I could have a cramp for a whole hour if I'm not careful.

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 7:25pm
  • under the WTF topic

    by Big-Chipper-wink

    im sitting here TRYING to read what this chucklehead wrote and i keep comming back to the same question.. WTF was he smoking..

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 7:28pm
  • part2

    by Big-Chipper-wink

    i just looked at my DL's.. if u flip my name upside down.. it tells the location of Noah's ark....... maybe i could sue the Church?????? just a thought..

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  • Sep 19th, 2007 @ 7:55pm
  • by Johan

    j. Your Honor telefax the order of summary judgement to the defendant(s) appropriate account holder

    So he just wants to get his overdrafted account paid off? very clever...

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  • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 2:39am
  • 379009

    by Boris Jacobsen

    On an old calculator, 379009 would look quite a lot like Google.

    I've never thought about this much before, but I have '666' in the middle of my (UK) National Insurance number. I think I need to sue someone for emotional distress.

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  • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 2:41am
  • sorry - 376006

    by Boris Jacobsen

    sorry - when you turn it upside down, the number is 376006

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  • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 3:09am
  • by Anonymous Coward

    Dylan Stephen Jayne - Google Finance Search

    Your search - Dylan Stephen Jayne - produced no matches

    First link for googling "Dylan Stephen Jayne"

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  • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 5:51am
  • XD

    by Snakeyez

    I could see a group of buddies sitting around getting drunk, writing this and laughing about it. Either that, or this guy is wearing a tin-foil hat.

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  • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 7:32am
  • WTF?

    by Leo

    LOL LOL LOL
    ROFL ROFL ROFL
    I love it!!! I live in Monroe County, 10 minutes away from this guy!
    LOL LOL LOL

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  • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 8:22am
  • A Joke, Right

    by amazed

    This couldn't be serious.

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  • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 8:38am
  • Problem Child

    by Carolyn

    If you look through the exhibits, it's apparent that he's in prison. And, not getting his medications. I agree the suit is silly, but it's also plain he's not mentally competent. It's sad, actually.

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    • Sep 20th, 2007 @ 12:57pm
    • Re: Problem Child

      by apparent?

      How is it apparent he's in prison? Would he have access to a photo copier and his drivers license, SS card, Library card, wachovia card, wachovia statement, etc.? What's sad is that you can't just laugh like the rest of us. Maybe he is mentally competent and was tired of the system... but guess what no one reading this thread on here knows, so stop diagnosing someone based on a handwritten lawsuit. Yeah it's crazy but what else would you be looking at while you are supposed to be working???

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    • Sep 21st, 2007 @ 12:54pm
    • Re: Problem Child

      by Pi

      I think he's mentally competent; could you write out a law suit without any forms?

      But he is clearly a paranoid and delusional nut-case...

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    Sep 20th, 2007 @ 4:41pm
  • This is called a "warning sign"

    by Jack Sprat

    One day, this weirdo is going to walk into a busy mall and start shooting, because he just can't deal with the pressure any more. And then the media will find these fine specimens and blame the Pennsylvania police for not acting responsibly to protect the public.

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  • Sep 21st, 2007 @ 3:27am
  • by Mike

    I'm not sure which is more f**ked up:
    The lawsuit or the dumbass embedded jpg viewer you have to use to try and read the thing.

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  • Sep 21st, 2007 @ 5:21am
  • by Anonymous Coward

    I haven't read anything that funny since the last time I looked in on the Mind Control Forums. I'm surprised he's not suing the CIA while he's at it.

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  • Sep 21st, 2007 @ 5:38am
  • by eeyore

    Look at his other case filings:

    Case 3:07-cv-01113-EMK-LQ Document 1 Filed 06/21/2007

    Not often you see the phrase 'corpse abuser' used in a sentence.

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  • Sep 21st, 2007 @ 7:47am
  • by Anonymous Coward

    How one could make "google" from "166706077"???

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  • Sep 21st, 2007 @ 6:46pm
  • Interesting

    Yes, he's clearly crazy. After all, apparently his current problem is that (he feels) he is falsely imprisoned and that a certain newsman has a video of the incident which he feels will vindicate him.

    And now this document has made this information public in a manner there is no way someone like this would have ever been able to do otherwise, simply by suing someone famous for something dumb.

    I don't know anything about the video, or the circumstances of the arrest, but it seems to me this is a very effective way of getting information out there publicly.

    Crazy or not, maybe he knows the system better than you think...

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  • Sep 21st, 2007 @ 9:36pm
  • I guess if a senator can file a lawsuit against God, then someone should be able to file one against Google huh?

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  • Sep 24th, 2007 @ 8:40am
  • Why just $5Bn?

    by Anonymous Coward

    Mr. Jayne obviously knows something the market doesn't about Google's enterprise value. Perhaps he has uncovered a portfolio of sub-prime motgages lurking on Google's books.

    This is another obvious hedge fund ploy to get out of bad short situation.

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  • Sep 24th, 2007 @ 3:17pm
  • hmmm

    by jaylweb

    The guy must have read a lot of law books while in prison. I have to say it's certainly creative and after reading all of the paperwork, including exhibits; it definitely took a lot of effort on his part to file this case. I also believe the guy knows he won't win and submitted this in hand writing to prove a point on how silly our justice system can be. He mentioned "national security" and "terrorism", so they can't just throw it out in the "event" there was some merit to those accusations. Gotta love Homeland Security!! :P

    Definitely the best laugh I've had in a really long time. LOL

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  • May 15th, 2009 @ 5:22pm
  • Why doesn't he sue the 600673 folks first?

    It seems to me that the website http://www.600673.com/ resembles his (descrambled?) social security number even more than Google does...

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