The applicants sought an order under s. 140 of the Courts of Justice Act declaring the respondents vexatious litigants.
The individual respondent had commenced multiple actions in Ontario regarding matters already settled in California, all of which were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction or abuse of process.
He also engaged in harassing and abusive communications with opposing counsel.
The court found the respondent's conduct met the criteria for a vexatious litigant and ordered that he and his corporations require leave to commence any new proceedings in Ontario.
Requests to stay existing appeals and seal the court file were dismissed.
