National Law Review
7/22/2026
Vivek Shah Declared Vexatious Litigant in C.D. Cal: Scope and Limits of the Pre-Filing Order
Original: VIVEK LIMITED- Yes, Vivek Shah Has Been Found a Vexatious Litigant. No, that doesn’t mean he Can’t Ever Sue Again– Here’s What It Does Mean
Short summary
A federal court in California declared Vivek Shah, known for CIPA privacy lawsuit demands, a vexatious litigant. This requires him to obtain court approval before filing CIPA or similar suits in the Central District of California, but does not ban him from suing outright. The order only applies to new C.D. Cal filings and does not protect businesses outside that jurisdiction. The key issue is whether he actually used a website or merely visited it to manufacture a lawsuit.
- •Vivek Shah declared vexatious litigant in C.D. Cal; must seek pre-filing approval for CIPA suits
- •Order is limited to new CIPA suits in C.D. Cal and does not apply to pending cases or other jurisdictions
- •Core test: whether plaintiff actually used the website or visited solely to create a compliance record for litigation
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