Defendants in infringement cases can ask for declaratory judgment as a counterclaim. The rules provide that a party may file a counterclaim against the plaintiff. Her mother's suit made a counterclaim alleging breach of contract and physical abuse. A defendant exposed to similar liability may seek interpleader through a crossclaim or counterclaim. This counterclaim was dismissed by the Chancery Court. It frequently occurs, however, that the defendant has a counterclaim. The above CNN article also reported that Grasso's counterclaim of defamation was dismissed. Brooks filed a counterclaim against Colton for $600,000 and additional fees the following June. The WWF filed a counterclaim against Wacholz, but both suits were later dropped. Brooks filed a counterclaim against Colton in June 2019, for $600,000 and additional fees. In downhole situations, indemnification keeps the service company from making a counterclaim. In September 2012, ICM filed a counterclaim for $120 million against Manwin Licensing International. The Hard Rock Hotel filed a counterclaim that the company was harassing the resort. Some claimed that the suit was thrown out of court after Nair's counterclaim. The proceedings include a counterclaim from the opposed party.