Armstrong I–VIII[note 1] were a lengthy series of lawsuits and other legal actions, primarily in the California state courts, arising from Gerald Armstrong's departure from the Church of Scientology (COS).

(The COS disputes this account and argues that testimony in other actions impeaches it).

Church of Scientology of California v. Gerald Armstrong, 232 Cal.

1991)s:Church of Scientology v. Armstrong Background: The COS filed an appeal seeking to overturn prior orders (1) dismissing its claims against Armstrong and (2) ordering that the court records in previous litigation be unsealed.

at 918-20) Holding: After this 1991 decision, COS sued Armstrong in 1995 and 2002 for allegedly violating the confidentiality agreement.