It looks like court cases against Bristol Palin are being dropped all over the place. Hmm, just in time for the start of DWTS. Interesting.

Yesterday we learned that Levi's custody case against Bristol for more custodial rights and visitation, was dropped due to "inactivity," and now we learn that the defamation lawsuit filed by Stephen Hanks after that infamous barroom incident last year has ALSO been dropped:

Hanks' lawsuit alleges Palin called him a homosexual when she confronted him about the heckling, and accuses her of invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He was suing her for unspecified damages. A one-page document filed Sept. 5 in Los Angeles Superior Court by Hanks' lawyer says the action to drop the defamation suit was being taken "without prejudice," meaning Hanks can proceed with the case in the future. 

The lawsuit had first been dismissed in federal court before it was re-filed in state court. Hanks is still going forward with a suit against Lifetime, claiming he did not sign a wavier to appear on the show, though footage of the incident was broadcast by the cable channel.

I do find it interesting that all of these cases are being dropped so close to Bristol 'sdebut on Dancing with the Stars. Coincidence?

Somebody mentioned the other day that the Palins have a gift for having court cases against them dropped, and that certainly seems to be true.

Though Palin had no problem showing up to testify in order to put college student David Kernell in jail, and filed a restraining order against the Christy's (Before her attorney's had them prosecuted for harassment.), other than that the Palins have seemingly had a Teflon coating when it came to avoiding lawsuits, or having to appear in court.

That is really too bad as I cannot think of too many things I would enjoy more than watching either Bristol or Sarah have to testify under oath.

Oh the mind fairly reels with the possibilities.