🐮 Lolcow Russell Greer / Mr. Green / Russell Greee / Russle / Brothel Prince / @ just_some_dude_named_russell29 / A Safer Nevada PAC - Swift-Obsessed Sex Pest, Convicted of E-Stalking, "Eggshell Skull Plaintiff" Pro Se Litigant, Homeless, aspiring brothel owner

[Cowpies]

Damn, he actually did it.

I love the part where he basically says, 'When she broke up with Tom Hiddleston I figured she was vulnerable so I took the opportunity to strike'

Yep, female judge is gonna love that. I hope it makes it to court just so she has the chance to tear him to pieces.

 

[zerohitwonder]

I only glanced over the filing and saw a few random sentences (saving the whole thing for after my second cup of coffee), but already I see several statements that are purely subjective. Judges don't care for people who write filings like that. So it may get tossed out immediately, or a judge may dig up some history on the guy and decide this is the last straw and make an example of him once and for all. They don't like wasting time or labor on this nonsense, they have real work to do. If the judge goes for Option B, I hope I can gather up funds to be there and watch.

 

[ZeeMarin]

Did Rusty not consider the timing of this? Filing a case against Taylor Swift in Nashville, right after some other deluded psycho shot people because Taylor Swift was stalking him, doesn’t seem like an ideal time for either a positive legal outcome or favorable press coverage.

 

[Hexenbiest1995]

Of course he didn't consider the timing, not that he'd care.

 

[talk talk talk]

The next thing that will happen is the court will review Russ's IFP petition and complaint. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2) provides:

(2) Notwithstanding any filing fee, or any portion thereof, that may have been paid, the court shall dismiss the case at any time if the court determines that—
(A) the allegation of poverty is untrue; or
(B) the action or appeal—
(i) is frivolous or malicious;
(ii) fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted; or
(iii) seeks monetary relief against a defendant who is immune from such relief.​

Russ has a couple of problems here. First is his allegation of poverty. I haven't looked hard at his IFP petition, but from what other people have said here, it's kind of weak. The Court isn't going to know about him spending thousands on Nevada hookers, but it does appear that if he saved for a little while, he'd be able to come up with the filing fee.

Second is the quick and dirty merits review under (B) (i) and (ii). This case reeks of malice--especially the request for an injunction against the tour. So Russ has a (B)(i) problem right there. He also has a (B)(ii) problem because his claim is such a mess. I'll probably do a larger post on that later, but it comes down to his failure to allege what specific actions Taylor Swift took that allegedly caused him harm.

 

[Kari Kamiya]

Given Russell was late getting to court during his Ariana Grande trial because he "set the wrong time" for his alarm, he must not have a good sense of timing to begin with. Now let's see if lightning strikes twice.

 

[Whatthefuck]

Did Rusty not consider the timing of this? Filing a case against Taylor Swift in Nashville, right after some other deluded psycho shot people because Taylor Swift was stalking him, doesn’t seem like an ideal time for either a positive legal outcome or favorable press coverage.

He probably considers it to be the ideal time to file because it proves his "point" that TS ruins people's lives because she won't suck them their penises.

 

[Nope]

Reading through his filings a few things stand out, which exemplify why he will never work as a paralegal again. He keeps on reiterating that the Utah small claims court has certain procedural rules which are included within the relevant codes. However he keeps on stating that he wanted to take certain actions during his small claims procedure that would go against the code, subsequently they were not allowed by the presiding judge. The interesting thing is how Russell then saw these incidents and I believe it is one of the clear insights into his mind and his mentality, according to Russell the fact that he was not allowed to take certain actions contrary to the relevant codes means that the judge was biased and aggressive towards Russell. This shows how narcissistic Russell is and it also shows how he really has no real insight into the law and would never be capable of truly working as a paralegal as he is unwilling to follow simple procedure and believes that these do not apply them, something that would render any paralegal unfit for such a position.

Other than that it seems like he is writing another book than an actual legal filing and is trying to gain sympathy from the judge on the basis of an entire sobstory, none of which really has to do with Taylor Swift. Now I do not know this judge, however I do not believe that this is a good approach to take.
His request for relief over the filing costs seems unlikely to be successful because even by his own account and the numbers he filed he would have over 400 dollars left after each month after his normal costs are deducted from his pay. This means he could easily have saved up for this filing. Although I think it is believable I am shocked that he only has a 100 dollars in his checking account (if true). This all really shows that he puts away all his money for his hooker trips, since after his hooker trip last month he now only has so little in his checking account.

Another thing as I do not use creditcards, but his statement that he needs to pay 100 dollars a month to a credit card company, does this not mean that he is in debt and seemingly a significant amount if he needs to pay a 100 dollar each month?

Overall, it seems to me more likely than not that this case will never see a court room, which is an utter shame.

 

[LaLuna]

Reading through his filings a few things stand out, which exemplify why he will never work as a paralegal again. He keeps on reiterating that the Utah small claims court has certain procedural rules which are included within the relevant codes. However he keeps on stating that he wanted to take certain actions during his small claims procedure that would go against the code, subsequently they were not allowed by the presiding judge. The interesting thing is how Russell then saw these incidents and I believe it is one of the clear insights into his mind and his mentality, according to Russell the fact that he was not allowed to take certain actions contrary to the relevant codes means that the judge was biased and aggressive towards Russell. This shows how narcissistic Russell is and it also shows how he really has no real insight into the law and would never be capable of truly working as a paralegal as he is unwilling to follow simple procedure and believes that these do not apply them, something that would render any paralegal unfit for such a position.

Other than that it seems like he is writing another book than an actual legal filing and is trying to gain sympathy from the judge on the basis of an entire sobstory, none of which really has to do with Taylor Swift. Now I do not know this judge, however I do not believe that this is a good approach to take.
His request for relief over the filing costs seems unlikely to be successful because even by his own account and the numbers he filed he would have over 400 dollars left after each month after his normal costs are deducted from his pay. This means he could easily have saved up for this filing. Although I think it is believable I am shocked that he only has a 100 dollars in his checking account (if true). This all really shows that he puts away all his money for his hooker trips, since after his hooker trip last month he now only has so little in his checking account.

Another thing as I do not use creditcards, but his statement that he needs to pay 100 dollars a month to a credit card company, does this not mean that he is in debt and seemingly a significant amount if he needs to pay a 100 dollar each month?

Overall, it seems to me more likely than not that this case will never see a court room, which is an utter shame.

I have been feeling that he has credit card debt. I do not know that from personal conversations with him from the past. But honestly, I do not know how’s he has all this money. Because just having to move to each new place he’s having to put down a new security deposit and first/Last month’s rent.

 

[Gene's Secret Cat]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but how much does it cost to file?

 

[Bunny at Law]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but how much does it cost to file?

$440

 

[Apteryx Owenii]

And don't be a jackass with the phone number, guys. I know at least one of you will be a twat.

He deserves it though

"TAYYYYLORRRR!" doesn't have the same ring as "JULLLLAY" but it'll work (no... swiftyyy?)

edit: lol at people taking this seriously, it's a JULAY joke fam

 

[UselessRubberKeyboard]

$440

So according to Russ' own figures, he could cover almost all of the filing costs after a month's wages.

Yeah, I don't see that going down too well, and that's before the judge gets to reading Russ' proud declaration that "I have my paralegal degree" and his extended book quotes that he thinks count as a legal filing.

 

[Kugelsak Kastengrus 6th]

He deserves it though

"TAYYYYLORRRR!" doesn't have the same ring as "JULLLLAY" but it'll work

This is a guy who dives head first into the minefield and proceeds to shoot himself in the foot right after he loses a limb or two. He doesn't need us weening and harassing him. That will only serve to garner him the smallest amount of sympathy.

 

[Russpoleon Greeramite]

Hey @FlyGuy0912, if his lawsuit does get to a courtroom, I was thinking of going as well! Kiwi Road Trip!

 

[nemesisAF]

i seriously doubt he has the backup they would require to consider his jibberjabber evidence, like medical bills with a diagnosis of swift induces seizures or witnesses to the mobs screaming after him for daring to sue her. job reviews citing taylor swift made them fire him. for being such a legal genius when it comes to finding precedent (ha!!), he really understands jack shit about what qualifies as evidence.

 

[Hexenbiest1995]

I'd go but I'm too broke plus I want to attend my family reunion in another state. But I'd love to attend the trial with some other Kiwis.

 

[Drool Fool]

There is a ton of great information in these filings. How did he get 14 years for schooling? High school 12 + paralegal 5 = 17. His bank account is the lowest possible $$$. Putting explanations is the $ amount fields. The first statement begins with “In a world...”

But the very best part of all of this is that his lawsuit post only has his self-like and no comments. That must be pissing him off more than anything.

Edit: I just found this line 65. “Greer has had to receive State unemployment checks to survive.” And yet he put 0 for Unemployment Payments on his “I am poor” form...

 

[UltraSonichu]

I know this is probably the least of the problems with that filing, but I'm honestly flabbergasted at how little effort he puts into explaining the justification for the value of his claim. Damages need to (in an ideal world) be itemized to the penny, or at least calculated by reference to reality. You don't get to decide what your claim is worth, the fucking court does, you need to give evidence as to why it's worth that. You can't just rock up and say "well I value my hurt feelings at $100m". How is it that he could have written 20 pages of total ass and not once touched on quantum?

 

[Jackisnotaname]

Okay, so on the paper work asking for the court to wave the fee of filing, he states he has had 2 jobs in the last year. In his other paper work he talks about the 4 jobs he has lost in the past year.

So he lied on the first form as far as I can see.

Maybe he is counting job interviews where he wasn't offered a position as a "lost" job.