Only in America:

Man who tossed dog into traffic sues newspaper, grieving owner
Andrew Burnett , who was convicted of flinging a dog (left) into traffic during a fit of road rage three years ago, is suing the dead dog’s former owner and the San Jose Mercury News for allegedly causing him mental anguish, post-traumatic stress disorder and other woes. The newspaper’s lawyer says: “This is pretty much the definition of a frivolous lawsuit.” (San Jose Mercury News)