In case you had any doubt that we really are an excessively litigious society, consider the case of the Dartmouth writing professor who threatened to sue her students under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.  The  teacher accused the students of discrimination because of the way they allegedly disagreed with her in class, demeaned her, and disrespected her because of race and gender. Since the accusations, the professor has been informed that Title VII applies to the workplace (not the classroom).  Reportedly she now plans a suit against the college and will name the problem students in her grievances.