Vexatious litigation is legal action which is brought, regardless of its merits, solely to harass or subdue an [It may take the form of a primary frivolous lawsuit] or may be the repetitive, burdensome, and unwarranted filing of meritless motions in a matter which is otherwise a meritorious [[cause of action. Filing vexatious litigation is considered an abuse of the judicial process and may result in sanctions against the offender.