Following criticism from the state Superior Court for allegedly trying to “steamroll” the rules, a landlord facing a negligence suit has filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff, alleging abuse of process for allegedly repeatedly filing the complaint and judgment notices improperly.

On Jan. 30, Brian and Lisa Ann Nelson, defendants in Grady v. Nelson, filed the counterclaim against Fletcher Grady. The new claim seeks sanctions against the plaintiff, including attorney fees and damages for delay, and says the judgment should be more than $50,000.