Litigious (adjective)

Having a tendency to engage in or to be involved in lawsuits or disputes.

Origin:

The word 'litigious' is derived from the latin word 'litigiosus' meaning 'disputing, quarrelling'.

Examples:

1. The litigious nature of the company's founder resulted in a number of costly lawsuits.
2. The litigious individual was known for filing lawsuits against anyone who he felt had wronged him.
3. The litigious society had a high number of lawsuits compared to other countries.
4. The litigious attitude of the plaintiffs made it difficult to reach a settlement out of court.
5. The litigious history of the small business made it difficult for them to secure funding from investors.