Key Rulings

1. Motion to Dismiss (Rule 21)

   • Findlay sought to strike the claim as disclosing no reasonable cause of action or dismiss it as frivolous or vexatious.
   • Decision: Denied. The claim, based on March 2021 Twitter posts, alleged Findlay accused the Bunges of encouraging harassment, which could lower their reputation.

2. Timeliness of Motion

   • Filed 26 months after pleadings closed.
   • Decision: Not dismissed for delay but subject to cost consequences.

3. Parallel Proceedings Argument

   • Findlay argued the claim duplicated the Small Claims Court harassment lawsuit.
   • Decision: Denied. The claims were distinct.

4. Abuse of Court Process

   • Findlay alleged the lawsuit was to harass her.
   • Decision: Rejected. Findlay had initiated multiple lawsuits herself.

5. Conflict of Interest (Plaintiffs’ Counsel)

   • Findlay sought to remove the Bunges’ lawyer, Andrew West, citing his personal defamation suit against her.
   • Decision: Denied. The Bunges signed conflict waivers.

6. Procedural Orders

   • No restriction on Findlay’s future motions or assignment of a single judge.
   • Litigation timetable imposed.

7. Costs

   • Findlay to pay $10,000 to the Bunges.