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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I don't do this often... by Danny on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 12:51pm
but I have to.
WFT?!?!
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Wonderful Complaint by Shun on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 12:56pm
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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Piss-take by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:02pm
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
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Things that make you go hmmm... by Steve LeVine on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:04pm
Is this guy entitled to royalties every time someone Googles the term "frivolous lawsuit?"
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Jack Thompson moved to PA and changed his name? by WarOtter on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:13pm
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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by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:21pm
cant seem to find a gibberish translator can any one help me out?
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Re: I don't do this often... by jesstech on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:22pm
...I don't think anybody does that often.
BBQ TWF?!?!
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Just... by Stute on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:22pm
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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HAHAHAHAHA by Jeff on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:29pm
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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It's amazing what you can find on the internet... by U Bet Ya on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:30pm
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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Conflict of Interest? by Kevin Laing on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:32pm
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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DAMN... by BillGod on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:39pm
Google maps says theres no millridge road in milford PA.. guess its not real.. who would have thunk it.
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by RandomThoughts on 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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ID Theft by Shannon on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:41pm
Someone should take the pdf on page 14 and write fake checks from his account!
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by Vincent Clement on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:44pm
Some one forgot to take their meds. This guys needs medical help, and soon.
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by Nurse Caregiver on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:45pm
There's medication on the market for people like this....
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Wow by A. L. Flanagan on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:46pm
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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Finally... by Chuck Norris' Enemy (deceased) on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:53pm
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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WTF!?!? by DC on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:54pm
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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wow by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 1:59pm
"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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by Me on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:04pm
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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by Rishi Shukla on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:09pm
People are fucking stupid.
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Re: wow by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:10pm
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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Re: by Philip on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:13pm
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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by Just Me on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:17pm
My dog spelled "Microsoft" in his bowl with his kibbles. Think I'll sue!!!
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Re: Comment 12 by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:28pm
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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Hey.... by TheDock22 on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:36pm
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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Re: It's amazing what you can find on the internet by Tas on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 2:51pm
OMG, this guys life is SO SAD! :-( Look at his bank account & SS benefits documents. Makes me wonder about him.
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Wow.. by B on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:03pm
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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Duh by me on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:21pm
whatEVER!!!
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I love by Shohat on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:25pm
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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by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:28pm
Only in America ....
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by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:35pm
if it wasn't for the 8 his address number would be 1337
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by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:39pm
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.
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Moron by Blackblade on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:43pm
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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Re: Moron by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 3:57pm
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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by jon on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 4:07pm
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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i dunno by MooseDog on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 4:08pm
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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Not his first lawsuit by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 4:39pm
He has also filed a previous lawsuit against the county jail in June.
Perhaps it's fortunate that these filings aren't available through the website(courthouse didn't have a scanner at the time?).
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WTF? by brwyatt on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 4:48pm
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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This guy... by Zaxk on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 6:13pm
makes George W. Bush look like a genius and an angel.
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Wow! by CJCtr on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 7:09pm
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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under the WTF topic by Big-Chipper-wink on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 7:25pm
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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part2 by Big-Chipper-wink on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 7:28pm
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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by Johan on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 7:55pm
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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Re: by Anonymous Coward on Sep 19th, 2007 @ 9:19pm
Must be American.
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379009 by Boris Jacobsen on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 2:39am
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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sorry - 376006 by Boris Jacobsen on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 2:41am
sorry - when you turn it upside down, the number is 376006
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by Anonymous Coward on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 3:09am
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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XD by Snakeyez on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 5:51am
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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Re: It's amazing what you can find on the internet by mkam on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 5:58am
Apparently he overdrafted his account at the http://www.dimmickinn.com/ in Milford, PA. Those overdraft fees will kill you.
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Re: Wow.. by mkam on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 5:59am
That is one identity that no one is going to steal. I think he is safe.
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WTF? by Leo on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 7:32am
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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Re: DAMN... by hometoast on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 8:07am
@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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A Joke, Right by amazed on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 8:22am
This couldn't be serious.
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Problem Child by Carolyn on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 8:38am
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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Re: Problem Child by apparent? on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 12:57pm
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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This is called a "warning sign" by Jack Sprat on Sep 20th, 2007 @ 4:41pm
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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by Mike on Sep 21st, 2007 @ 3:27am
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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by Anonymous Coward on Sep 21st, 2007 @ 5:21am
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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by eeyore on Sep 21st, 2007 @ 5:38am
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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by Anonymous Coward on Sep 21st, 2007 @ 7:47am
How one could make "google" from "166706077"???
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Re: Just... by HarryL on Sep 21st, 2007 @ 12:47pm
They don't steal them at night.
It's the operating system of your washing machine.
BTW: It looks like this:
http://www.harmlog.nl/media/windowswashingmachine.htm
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Re: Wow.. by Pi on Sep 21st, 2007 @ 12:47pm
Who WANTS his identity? I certainly would rather keep my own (only half insane/delusional instead of fully insane/delusional) identity instead.
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Re: Problem Child by Pi on Sep 21st, 2007 @ 12:54pm
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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Interesting by Ian McAnerin on Sep 21st, 2007 @ 6:46pm
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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by FacingTheSharks on 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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Why just $5Bn? by Anonymous Coward on Sep 24th, 2007 @ 8:40am
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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hmmm by jaylweb on Sep 24th, 2007 @ 3:17pm
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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