That could very well be what happened. If an asshole like this made the effort to sue me, I’d gladly counter sue. Even if I only got them to pay my legal fees, I’d still consider it a win.
When I was a kid, I laughed at people swerving to avoid a paper bag. It seemed silly to me. My dad explained why they were doing it, and then chuckled as my eyes got huge and I said “OHHHH!”
Outstanding story