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IMO it would serve the common person well if we changed the way the law works so that if a corporation sues you for a laundry list of things, if a single claim

IMO it would serve the common person well if we changed the way the law works so that if a corporation sues you for a laundry list of things, if a single claim gets thrown out, then they all do. That prevents this insane pile-on where a half-afternoon's work by 4 people in their giant legal department turns into a multi-year nightmare for an average citizen. I think that would be a fair way to reign in the corporate "throw everything at the wall, see what sticks, or at least hope we intimidate this regular Joe into submission" approach that's all too common today.

brendoelfrendo 5y ago
Then they would just send you 12 consecutive lawsuits. If they're that big and well-funded, they've got the time.
- kmonsen 5y ago
  But can't they still do that right now? So parents proposal would make the situation a tiny bit better?
  - lmm 5y ago
    Judges, courts, and basically everyone (including most defendants) would rather have one hearing than 12.
  - tedunangst 5y ago
    Generally no. The reason you see a 12 claim filing is because they don't get unlimited do overs. You get some chances to amend the complaint, but once it starts moving forward, that's it.
tedunangst 5y ago
Meh, Red Ventures' estimated $11 billion valuation is slightly more than AA's market cap.
BeFlatXIII 5y ago
That also happens when county prosecutors are up for re-election. Stack charges in case the jury finds one claim weak, there are 5 synonyms for the same underlying crime that the jury is willing to convict on. Also helps with forcing plea bargains.
Dracophoenix 5y ago
While I agree with sentiment, I don't agree with the premise or the method. Corporations aren't the only ones stacking charges. Prosecutors and private citizens (usually operating pro se) are just as capable of frivolous litigation. The best action a judge can and should take is to dismiss the meritless claims before proceed to court phase.

brendoelfrendo 5y ago

Then they would just send you 12 consecutive lawsuits. If they're that big and well-funded, they've got the time.

kmonsen 5y ago
But can't they still do that right now? So parents proposal would make the situation a tiny bit better?
- lmm 5y ago
  Judges, courts, and basically everyone (including most defendants) would rather have one hearing than 12.
- tedunangst 5y ago
  Generally no. The reason you see a 12 claim filing is because they don't get unlimited do overs. You get some chances to amend the complaint, but once it starts moving forward, that's it.

tedunangst 5y ago

Meh, Red Ventures' estimated $11 billion valuation is slightly more than AA's market cap.

BeFlatXIII 5y ago

That also happens when county prosecutors are up for re-election. Stack charges in case the jury finds one claim weak, there are 5 synonyms for the same underlying crime that the jury is willing to convict on. Also helps with forcing plea bargains.

Dracophoenix 5y ago

While I agree with sentiment, I don't agree with the premise or the method. Corporations aren't the only ones stacking charges. Prosecutors and private citizens (usually operating pro se) are just as capable of frivolous litigation. The best action a judge can and should take is to dismiss the meritless claims before proceed to court phase.