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judge-shopping

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A quick definition of judge-shopping:

Term: Judge-shopping

Definition: Judge-shopping is when someone files multiple lawsuits with the same claims in a court or district that has many judges. They hope that one of the lawsuits will be assigned to a judge who is favorable to their case, and they will dismiss the other lawsuits. This is different from forum-shopping, which is when someone files a lawsuit in a specific court or district because they believe it will be more favorable to their case.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Judge-shopping is the act of filing multiple lawsuits with the same claims in a court or district that has multiple judges. The goal is to have one of the lawsuits assigned to a favorable judge and dismiss the others. This is different from forum-shopping, which is the practice of choosing a court based on the likelihood of a favorable outcome.

Let's say a company is being sued for patent infringement. They may file multiple lawsuits in different courts, hoping that one of the cases will be assigned to a judge who has a history of ruling in favor of defendants in patent cases. By doing this, they increase their chances of winning the case or getting a more favorable outcome.

Another example could be a person who is suing their employer for discrimination. They may file multiple lawsuits in different courts, hoping that one of the cases will be assigned to a judge who is sympathetic to their cause. This could increase their chances of winning the case or getting a larger settlement.

These examples illustrate how judge-shopping can be used to gain an advantage in a legal case. By filing multiple lawsuits and hoping for a favorable judge, the plaintiff or defendant can increase their chances of success.

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