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Bailey v Brewer 197 Cal.App.4th 781 (2/4) (2011) Bailey made documentary film with Brewer his first cameraman, whose work was so poor Bailey had to retain second cameraman and reshoot the film, causing Bailey substantial expenses, but Brewer claimed publicly the two were co-producers and partners. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer Brewer also induced Showtime to cancel its deal with Bailey. Brewer’s small claims action: judgment for Bailey. Brewer’s anti-SLAPP claimed his actions were part of good faith intention to file suit if settlement failed. Denied, affirmed. [1] Brewer’s letters to Showtime and others reflected “substantially identical” claim as adversely decided in small claims case. Thus Brewer’s contemplated litigation was barred as a matter of law. Litigation could not then be contemplated in good faith. Thus no § 425.16 protected activity. [2] Theory that “even meritless and malicious claims are protected does not extend to a case barred by res judicata. Core policy of access to courts not infringed when parties have already been to court. San Diego personal injury attorney