also helpful is Rule 2.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, which allows for the dismissal of actions which are
frivolous and vexatious on their faces, without the necessity of
bringing motions.
5 Feb. 13, 2018)(unpublished), County defensed an ex-employee's FEHA harassment / retaliation claims through a summary judgment
motion, with the trial judge later awarding County fees under Code of Civil Procedure section 1038, which allows trial courts to award public entities the attorney's fees they incur for «unmeritorious and
frivolous» lawsuits if the action was not
brought in good faith and with reasonable cause.