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Counterclaim for a Frivolous Lawsuit

Counterclaim for a Frivolous Lawsuit

By Farhad Novian  | July 28, 2026  |  Employment Law, Lawsuits

To file a counterclaim, you must show that the plaintiff’s baseless lawsuit lacks merit and provide evidence that the claim was filed without a reasonable inquiry into the facts or law. While frivolous lawsuits are not automatically illegal, courts may penalize...