How Do You Determine If A Lawsuit Is Frivolous?
You don’t have to be a judge to figure out that some lawsuits are frivolous. Take, for example, the burglar who injured himself and sued the homeowner. Or, the guy who wanted Oreo to stop selling their cookies to children. Or, even the guy who sued a beer company for hangovers and false advertising–the beer didn’t make him popular with the ladies. These are all examples of frivolous lawsuits. Review the claims, medical records, accident reports or the pertinent information of the case to see if they have any factual or legal basis. If the lawsuit is filed despite not being backed up with any legal merit and arguments for reinterpretation or extension of the law, then it’s frivolous. See if there are laws in place prohibiting such a claim. There are laws that protect people and companies against frivolous lawsuits. Find out how much is being asked by the plaintiff. If the amount being asked for exceeds what one would expect after hearing the details of the claim then it’s probably friv
