The PLRA was meant to end frivolous prisoner lawsuits. It's stymied most legitimate Eighth Amendment cases too.The Prison Litigation Reform Act aimed to reduce frivolous lawsuits filed by prisoners, supported by bipartisan Senate leaders in response to growing concerns.
A Court's Inherent Authority is Not to Be a Broad Reservoir of PowerPSP's case was dismissed, leading to sanctions for filing a frivolous lawsuit under the district court's inherent authority.
Criticizing plaintiff's 'chutzpah,' federal judge holds lawyer jointly responsible for over $207K in legal feesThe federal judge deemed the entire patent lawsuit frivolous, holding the lawyer and his client liable for over $207K in legal fees.