Randy Cassingham

"This is True" features several actual news items each week of unbelievable-yet-true character, with each story capped by a pithy one-liner which is "humorous, ironic or opinionated."

Cassingham also started the "HeroicStories" e-mail newsletter (founded 1999), which tells the stories of remarkable acts of kindness and courage.

Cassingham is also the Founder of the "True Stella Awards", a web site dedicated to informing the public about allegedly frivolous legal cases.

[4] The coffee was at 180 to 190 °F (82 to 88 °C), a temperature which the restaurant was aware had caused burns to more than 700 people;[5][6] after McDonald's refused to pay for her skin grafts, and rejected several attempts at mediation and settlement,[7] Liebeck sued, winning the lawsuit and being awarded $640,000.

[citation needed] Cassingham has been criticized for repeating lies and rumors regarding Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants, specifically that she had the cup between her legs while driving.