McNeil v. Powers

Duncan McNeil, a person identified as a “vexatious litigant” in two bankruptcy courts, filed a frivolous lawsuit against John Powers and the others listed in the case caption. Attorney Robert Caruso initiated the suit on Mr. McNeil’s behalf. Mr. Caruso withdrew as Mr. McNeil’s attorney prior to summary judgment dismissal of *582Mr. McNeil’s complaint. The superior court granted Mr. Powers’ CR 11 motion requiring Mr. Caruso to pay Mr. Powers’ costs and attorney fees incurred while Mr. Caruso represented Mr. McNeil. Mr. Caruso appealed. We affirm the sanctions.

FACTS

Mr. McNeil’s alter ego entities…