That is not how the US legal system works. You can sue someone for and regardless of merit, and they will have to defend themselves. That costs time and legal f

That is not how the US legal system works. You can sue someone for and regardless of merit, and they will have to defend themselves. That costs time and legal fees. If they lose, they can appeal, and continue appealing. If it's baseless, they'll lose, but you still spend a lot of money and time dealing with the lawsuits.