Frivolous lawsuits will not be tolerated. In this case, the attorney did no investigation besides talking with the employee. Once discovery began, the attorney learned that the position the employee claimed he was denied had never been filled. The employer moved for summary judgment, and the attorney did not file an answer, admitting there was no evidence. Based on these facts, the court held it was appropriate to fine both the attorney and the employee.
Information here is correct at the time it is posted.
Case decisions cited here may be reversed. Please do not rely on this information without consulting an attorney first. All rights reserved. Read our Privacy Policy.