to have been a straightforward case to litigate. . . . Instead, Gawker used discovery in this case as a means to exponentially increase Mr. Bollea’s fees and costs—in an effort to make the case impossible for him to litigate. Gawker also sought to further punish Mr. Bollea for having the temerity to challenge Gawker’s publication of the Sex Video in court . . . two years of needless litigation.”
