Monty brought it in Nick's home state, possibly specifically to avoid diversity jurisdiction.
Well, that, and also I am sure that the thought that Minnesota still technically doesn't have an anti-SLAPP played some role.
The way this whole thing has played out is really hilarious, if you think about it.
Nick: Sue me, faggot!
Monty: Okay. *Sues*
Nick: Shit. You actually did it, AND you got a lawyer this time too. Go go Randazza! Get us anti-SLAPP!
Randazza: I failed.
Nick: Fuuuuuuuuuuck! *Does more coke, gets arrested for it a few days later*
All of this could have been avoided if he weren't a dipshit with more money than brains.
Because every single local judge personally hates his guts?
And whose fault is that?
Mind you, I'm not sure it can be said with any certainty that Fischer hates Nick's guts. Though he sure as hell hates her.
My presumption, until proven otherwise, is she doesn't give a shit about his verbal diarrhea, and is capable of being impartial and applying the law correctly.
Nick is pissed at her because he fucking lost. Because he is a dumbass, and the law simply isn't on his side. He's a man baby. He deserves to eat shit on this.