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Thursday, November 5, 2026

Serial TCPA Filer Lucas B. Horton Held in Contempt for Faking Evidence

A court has held repeat TCPA litigator Lucas B. Horton in contempt after he manufactured evidence and was verbally abusive toward opposing counsel during a deposition in one of his TCPA suits. The ruling targets the credibility of a plaintiff with a pattern of filing these claims.

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    Court holds repeat TCPA litigator Lucas B. Horton in contempt for manufacturing evidence and abusing counsel

    Lucas B. Horton, described as a repeat TCPA litigator, was held in contempt by a court after manufacturing evidence in a TCPA suit. During his deposition, Horton was verbally abusive toward opposing counsel, calling counsel names, including telling counsel "God, you're a clown," and criticizing counsel's handling of the deposition.

    Why it matters: Businesses that call or text prospects are frequently targeted by repeat TCPA plaintiffs looking for technical violations to sue over. A contempt finding against a litigator for manufacturing evidence gives defense counsel a documented example to raise when challenging the credibility of serial filers in future suits.

Questions people asked today

Who is Lucas B. Horton?
Lucas B. Horton is described as a repeat TCPA litigator who was held in contempt by a court after manufacturing evidence in a TCPA suit and being verbally abusive toward opposing counsel during his deposition.
Why was Horton held in contempt?
The court held Horton in contempt after he manufactured evidence in the case and was abusive to opposing counsel during his deposition, including name-calling and criticizing counsel's conduct.
What does this mean for businesses facing TCPA suits from repeat filers?
A contempt ruling against a serial TCPA plaintiff for manufacturing evidence gives defense counsel a concrete precedent to cite when questioning the credibility and conduct of repeat litigators in similar cases.

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