Brandi-Vanmeter

**What Happened** A person filed a lawsuit against Timothy Morgan, Esq. under New Hampshire's Right-to-Know Law, which typically allows people to request access to government records and information. The details of what specific information was being requested aren't provided, but the case made its way through the court system after the initial request was denied. **What the Court Decided** The New Hampshire Supreme Court sided completely with the defendant (Timothy Morgan). The court not only denied the person's Right-to-Know Law petition but also ordered them to pay the defendant's attorney's fees. The court ruled that the lawsuit was "frivolous, unjust, and vexatious," meaning it lacked merit and was potentially filed to harass or cause trouble rather than for legitimate legal reasons. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case serves as an important reminder that while workers have rights to access certain information, filing lawsuits without proper legal grounds can backfire significantly. When courts find a lawsuit frivolous, the person who filed it may end up paying the other side's legal costs, which can be expensive. Workers should carefully evaluate their cases and seek proper legal guidance before pursuing litigation, especially under public information laws.