Case Law
Plaintiff can’t just say he ‘will produce’ responsive discovery
The plaintiff stated that he “will produce” responsive discovery when it is available; the court ordered him to supplement this inadequate response.
Monetary sanctions for violating rules despite ‘very minimal’ impact
The court imposed monetary sanctions for the plaintiff’s nondisclosure of third-party communications and failure to supplement discovery.
Court Weighs Questions On Scope Of Discovery
In this fraudulent inducement claim, the magistrate considered the permissible scope of discovery for the parties’ cross-motions to compel.
Court denies disproportionate and intrusive forensic examination of cell phone
In this TCPA claim, the court denied a forensic examination of the plaintiff’s cell phone, finding that no relevant evidence would be discovered.
Negligent Spoliation Inadequate For Dismissal
In this employment case, the court sanctioned the plaintiff for destroying cell phone records and lying under oath.
Court Denies Spoliation Sanctions
In this personal injury case, the court denied sanctions despite poor preservation and admitted spoliation because the loss of evidence caused no prejudice.