Call this case David vs. Goliath.

When Timothy McCollough of Laurel, Mont., was hit with a $3,800 suit from a law firm representing a debt-collection agency, he refused to roll over.

And he wound up collecting $311,000 from the lawyers — who’d ignored the fact that the statute of limitations had expired.

McCollough counter-sued — winning $250,000 for emotional distress, $60,000 in punitive damages and $1,000 because the attorneys violated the debt-collection law.

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Speaking of lawyers . . .

Attorney Ron Bell of Albuquerque was convicted of DUI and ordered to attend special classes for drunken drivers.

The personal injury lawyer may be acquainted with some of his classmates — he specializes in suing drunken drivers.

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This robber needs a career change.

Police said Joseph Colquitt strode into a Madison, Wis., drugstore planning to hold up the place.

But he changed his mind.

“He opened his backpack and turned over a large knife to the clerk, telling the befuddled would-be victim he just couldn’t go through” with it, said police spokesman Joel DeSpain.

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Bumbling bandits Part II:

Cops in Portland, Ore., said a man who broke into a home called police when the resident returned.

He dialed 911, admitted he was a burglar and said he was afraid the homeowner might have a gun.

He locked himself in the bathroom until cops arrived.

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Bumbling Bandits, Part III:

A car-theft suspect in Salem, Ore., fled on foot, but was able to flag down a motorist for a ride.

The helpful driver was an off-duty cop, who recognized him and drove him straight to the police station.