When frivolous lawsuits occur how might these cases affect future whistle blowers who have a valid legal claim against their company?

When frivolous lawsuits occur how might these cases affect future whistle blowers who have a valid legal claim against their company?
By discouraging them, of course, from investing the time and effort required to pursue their own grievance with the company. The outcome of the frivolous lawsuit plays a large part in how the whistle blowers are affected. It might even encourage them to pursue their claim if it seems far more legitimate than the legal one. It might be perceived as a weakness of the company if there are other consumers also dissatisfied with its services