[neveroffensive]

Can anyone speak to how likely it is a case like this will succeed? It seems like abuse of the court system has become more rampant, especially with the emergence of patent trolls.

How often are people able to recuperate expenses incurred while defending against a frivolous suit? How much additional legal work is required to actually seek reparations like this? Is it judged as part of the original case, or is it a separate lawsuit?

[pcwalton]

It depends on the state. California is one of a few states that has an anti-SLAPP statute that allows for award of legal fees under certain circumstances.

Popehat has a good explanation: https://www.popehat.com/2012/06/07/why-yes-i-am-into-slappin...