Synonyms of countersuit

countersuit

noun

as in counterclaim

Related Words

• counterclaim
• litigation
• cross-claim
• lawsuit
• cross action
• cause
• complaint
• proceeding
• suit
• case
• action

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of countersuit

The lawsuit, filed in October 2025, stated the Stars violated the agreement to jointly operated the arena set out by both parties which rendered the Mavs as the sole operators which the Stars called a hostile takeover in their countersuit. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

In 2025, that anonymous woman filed a countersuit, alleging in turn that the Tates defamed her. — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

The Times on Friday filed a countersuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming that a reverse discrimination claim was in fact a retaliatory action because of its news reporting. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 July 2026

Hundreds of pages of filings in a civil lawsuit and countersuit detail allegations of fraud and elder abuse, years of adultery, and a battle for property, luxury sports cars and cash. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026