Ever been sued for making it rain? In this thought-provoking episode of Beneath the Law, Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dive into the murky waters of vexatious litigants—those who weaponize the justice system for personal vendettas, harassing opponents with endless, frivolous lawsuits.
From gladiator references to baby stroller briefcases, they unpack real-world cases, including a wild Ontario saga involving 13 lawsuits, social media rants, and accusations of a legal crime syndicate.
They explore the gatekeeping role of the courts, the need for better safeguards like a vexatious litigant registry, and the human cost of unchecked legal abuse.
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1:32 What Does “Vexatious Litigant” Even Mean?
4:13 A Wild Case of 13 Lawsuits and a Legal Crime Syndicate
6:06 How Courts Declare Someone Vexatious
11:04 The Missing Registry: How Do We Track These People?
12:24 The Baby Stroller Plaintiff: A Wild Legal Tale
20:39 SLAPP Suits and the Broader Problem
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