Often it is the insured or policyholder that commences litigation, even in the face of a valid denial of coverage by the insurer.

"There's time to commence litigation after there's been a unified effort by the building and the residents to manage the mold," he said.

Firstly, it is unusual to commence litigation against an employer while still working for them.

In the early-to-mid-1990s, more than 40 states commenced litigation against the tobacco industry, seeking monetary, equitable, and injunctive relief under various consumer-protection and antitrust laws.

Regulatory oversight did not begin until 1979 when the State of Illinois commenced litigation.

When commencing litigation a court's jurisdiction may be challenged on the basis that it does not have jurisdiction.

The bank had also sought the power to commence litigation, if appropriate, to recover assets for Mrs. Astor.

Such cases may be filed in the public interest when victims lack the capability to commence litigation, or their freedom to petition the court has been encroached.

Poverty stricken people may not have the means to do so and therefore, in the public interest, anyone can commence litigation in the court on their behalf.

The SLOMFP commenced litigation of five contentions of which four were accepted to proceed.