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I'll See You in Court…Again: Psychopathology and Hyperlitigious Litigants.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Coffey, C. Adam Brodsky, Stanley L. Sams, David M. |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | Persistent litigation is a problem in many legal jurisdictions and is costly at individual and systemic levels. This phenomenon is referred to as "querulous" behavior in psychiatric literature, whereas legal discourse refers to it as "vexatious litigation." We refer to this phenomenon as "hyperlitigious behavior" and those who engage in these actions as "hyperlitigious litigants." Hyperlitigious litigants and hyperlitigious behavior were once the focus of a considerable amount of psychiatric literature, but research devoted to these topics has declined over the past half century. A review of the published literature on hyperlitigious behavior in European and English-speaking countries highlights geographic differences in the conceptualization and management of this behavior. We provide an alternative framework to consider the motivation to engage in hyperlitigious behavior and suggest three strategies for mental health professionals who interact with these individuals. Finally, we call for a revival of discussions and research within the English-speaking psychiatric community to facilitate more informed decisions regarding the management and treatment of hyperlitigious behavior. |
| Starting Page | 62 |
| Ending Page | 71 |
| Page Count | 10 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| PubMed reference number | 28270464 |
| Journal | Medline |
| Volume Number | 45 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://jaapl.org/content/jaapl/45/1/62.full.pdf |
| Journal | The journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
