I do know some states permit attroney's, some don't, true!
My state permits attorney's, but as far as compensable reimbursment to the victor, here is the statute on that:
1925.15 Costs.
The actual disbursements of the prevailing party for filing fees, execution fees, and other court fees may be allowed as costs. No other costs shall be allowed either party except by special order of the court. Costs allowed under this section may be apportioned between the parties, or waived, in whole or in part, as the court determines to be equitable.
No other costs shall be allowed....
Unless it is proven the suit by the Plaintiff is pure harassment/abuse of process, or a SLAPP suit, etc., and the defendant decides to hire an attorney to prevail, and does, attorney fees won't be ordered. This may be, at least here, one exception.
I loved the PC with Judge Wapner, he was a brilliant jurist. Some shows, yes, they did go "on the road", so that state's laws applied.

