Problem

Frivolous or vindictive litigation

Nature:
A person may abuse the judicial system by bringing a cause of action against another person in the absence of a reasonable belief as to the existence or the merits of the alleged cause of action.
Incidence:
The Stella Awards given to the individuals who win the most frivolous lawsuits ever. The Stella Awards are named in honour of 81 year-old Stella Liebeck, the woman who won $2.9 million for spilling a cup of McDonald's coffee on herself.
Subject(s):
Law Arbitration
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST