u/AbundantAmethyst

I want to share some information on litigation abuse, also called vexatious or abusive litigation. Here are quotes from two websites, that offer insight into Ethan Klein's lawsuits-as-harassment.

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https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/general/litigation-abuse

What is litigation abuse?

When a victim ends an abusive relationship, the abuser may try to keep power and control by misusing the court system against the victim. For example, the abuser might:

• file repeated petitions or motions without a legal reason to do so;

• try to delay the process by asking to postpone one or many court dates (adjournments);

• appeal the judge’s orders without a legal reason to do so;

• serve you with inappropriate demands; or

• take other actions that make you go to court again and again.

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https://ncvli.org/exposing-the-legal-bully-how-abusive-litigation-undermines-justice/

Abusive litigation entails the misuse of legal proceedings to harass, intimidate, or financially exhaust the other party. It manifests in various forms, including frivolous lawsuits, strategic delays, and excessive discovery requests. While litigation inherently involves conflict, abusive litigation takes it to an extreme, employing tactics that serve no legitimate legal purpose other than to inflict harm.

Abusive litigation is commonly seen in interpersonal cases, especially those involving domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or harassment. Individuals with limited resources are often the primary targets of abusive litigation, especially when faced with well-funded opponents. In cases involving intimate partner violence, victims are further disadvantaged due to factors such as emotional vulnerability, financial dependence, and social isolation. This power imbalance worsens the effects of abusive tactics, leaving victims with the difficult decision of either yielding to unjust demands or enduring a lengthy and financially crippling legal ordeal.

Frivolous lawsuits represent a particularly egregious form of abusive litigation. These meritless claims are filed with the sole intent of burdening the victim with legal expenses and exerting pressure to settle out of court or give up entirely. They are a form of pernicious, legal bullying. By clogging the judicial system with baseless cases and counter-claims, perpetrators undermine judicial efficiency and bar victims from the peace, safety, and protection they deserve.

[From the archives] 'AB and the Dragon'

Litigation Abuse

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