Can you sue a plaintiff who files a frivolous lawsuit in small claims court for the lost wages that are incurred to defend yourself appear in court?

The previous answer listed here was "no". However, in Washington state you can. In Margaret Higgins Chang, Appellant V Kevin Johnson, dba Overlake Reproductive, 2002, case 50502-5-I, lost wages were awarded to the defendant for the cost of shutting down his medical office for the day (nearly $17,000). Here's a good place to read it: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=wa&vol=2003_app/505025maj&invol=3 RCW 4.84.185 allows for recovery of attorney's fees in civil actions, but there is also a restriction on allowing the attorney in small claims court. Whether or not a consultation with attorneys (incurring fees) can be recovered isn't specifically addressed. Take some time to research your state or county's laws first.