countersuit

/ ˈkaʊntəˌsuːt /

noun

1. law a legal claim made as a reaction to a claim made against one

Example Sentences

Finally, the judge dismissed both the contempt charge and the defamation countersuit, and the Trumps signed a consent decree, which Donald Trump said amounted to a “victory” because the Trump company had not admitted guilt.

From Salon

In a countersuit, Lee claimed that Middleton’s drinking and behavior harmed his production company.

From Los Angeles Times

Gotti has denied the allegations and his lawyer said he will probably fight the “baseless claim” with a countersuit.

From Los Angeles Times

Shinn has denied all wrongdoing and slapped several of those taking legal action against him with countersuits.

From Salon

He has filed a countersuit against all three women for defamation.

From BBC