This endorsement addresses costs and damages following the dismissal of the plaintiff's anti-SLAPP action against several defendants.
The court applied the presumptive full indemnity costs rule under s. 137.1(7) of the Courts of Justice Act, finding no reason to depart from it given the retaliatory nature of the plaintiff's litigation and his failure to provide a costs outline for comparison.
The court fixed costs for each successful defendant, making minor reductions from the amounts claimed.
While damages were sought by two defendants under s. 137.1(9), only one was awarded, as the court found the other defendant's conduct contributed to her stress, making a damages award inappropriate.
