LEGAL/TRUMP BUSINESS: “Nailing down the number of legal battles involving Donald Trump and his businesses is a moving target, and the USA TODAY Network’s ongoing review of his empire’s litigation continues surfacing new cases.
In early June, the analysis had found at least 3,500 cases — a figure that has now surpassed 4,000 — and today we’re releasing a new interactive tool that lets you explore more than three decades of court actions by and against Trump and his companies.
Trump uses the lawsuits to negotiate throughout his business relationships. He turns to litigation to distance himself from failing projects that relied on the Trump brand. And he uses the legal system to haggle over his property bills and contracts with vendors.
USA TODAY Network journalists continue to scour local, state and federal courts for lawsuits or other legal filings involving the candidate and each of his 500-plus companies he identified on his personal financial disclosure with the Federal Election Commission.”
-Nick Penzenstadler, “New USA TODAY interactive database shows Trump lawsuits surpass 4,000,” USA Today, July 7, 2016 03:04pm