The 10 Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2013

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8. Graduate Student Sues School Over Poor Grade

Megan Thode, a graduate student at Lehigh University, filed a civil suit for $1.3 million for a violation of contract and sexual discrimination after receiving a C+ grade. Since her father is a professor, she attended the university for free. She claims that she was the target of a conspiracy, but her professors state the poor grade is due to her unprofessional behavior in class, such as using profanities. A judge rejected her ludicrous claim in February, 2013.

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