Whether termed ludicrous, or more professionally deemed lacking merit, frivolous lawsuits are not new. There are also no signs that such claims are on the decline. In fact, I might argue it is the contrary. Actions to curb these legal "black eyes" date back centuries.

As the U.S. Constitution was written by our forefathers, they created three branches of government to serve our democracy: 1) Legislative Branch – those who are elected by the people and those who write the laws; 2) Judicial Branch – those who interpret the laws, especially the grey areas, and also who determine if the laws are permitted under the confines of the U.S. Constitution; and 3) Executive Branch – those who are tasked with enforcing the laws.