What kind of man drags his own kids into his alleged schemes? Nathen Barton has repeatedly claimed in lawsuits that he provides cell phones for his children—and that they’ve been “damaged” by unwanted texts.
The Barton-Troutman Dynamic
The Improper Setup :
As custodian, Barton should:
- File suits on behalf of his children (listing their names).
- Prove the numbers belong to them.
Instead, he:
- Sues personally for texts allegedly sent to his kids.
- Never includes their names in complaints.
The Ex-Wife’s Bombshell Testimony :
Kerrie Barton testified under oath:
- Barton doesn’t provide phones to their children.
- She has no knowledge of these alleged devices.
Barton’s weak rebuttal:
“My ex-wife doesn’t know what I do with my kids.”
The Real Motive :
By fabricating claims about his kids’ phones, Barton:
Well, Barton messed with the wrong attorney when he tangled with Eric Troutman.
- Creates extra “residential” numbers to sue under (TCPA requires this).
- Expands his lawsuit portfolio (4+ numbers tied to him per Blacklist Alliance).
The Bigger Picture :
- Ethics? Using children as legal props is beyond reprehensible.
- Legality? Courts should dismiss these cases—no proof the numbers exist.
- Father of the Year? Let’s just say Barton’s parenting awards won’t come from PTA meetings.
Quote from Attorney :
Attorney Miss Gibson (who deposed Kerrie Barton):
“The evidence suggests Barton invented these ‘kids’ phones’ to game the system.”
