Originally Posted by
himespau
Not sure why this was even allowed to be filed. Some of these nuisance lawsuits should result in penalties from the state bar on the lawyers who file them.
Knowingly filing a frivolous claim or motion is grounds for discipline. In California, and I'm sure in every other jurisdiction. And it can be grounds for a court to impose sanctions. The thing is, you don't know if a complaint is frivolous until it's been filed.