I wish it to be understood that I have nothing against anyone mentioned in this link, and do not wish to degrade anyone. I am merely commenting on the factual results of a conspiratory case much like the hub leaders here may be potentially facing. This is for imformative purposes only.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/02/25/former-mp-helena-guergis-must-pay-118560-in-legal-costs-to-harper-and-others-she-tried-to-sue/

“When a plaintiff, as in this case, chooses to sue a wide variety of defendants on the basis of accusations of conspiracy and bad faith, the expectation must be that the claims will be vigorously defended,” said Justice Charles T. Hackland in Monday’s decision.

“The plaintiff’s expectation here must have been that the defendants would be incurring substantial costs in the defence of this action.”