In increasing numbers, developers throughout the state are suing citizen groups -- and individual citizens -- who oppose their projects. But most of these so-called "SLAPP" lawsuits seem to be failing, and some have even backfired as citizens have countersued against the developers. In increasing numbers, developers throughout the state are suing citizen groups -- and individual citizens -- who oppose their projects. But most of these so-called "SLAPP" lawsuits seem to be failing, and some have even backfired as citizens have countersued against the developers.
