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Forensic examination not relevant to actual issues in dispute
In this FMLA case, the court denied a request for forensic examination of the plaintiff’s devices, finding that it exceeded the scope of discovery.
Court refuses to allow Equifax to ‘frustrate discovery’ by creating inaccessible database
In this FCRA case, the court granted a motion to compel in part and narrowed the scope of discovery, but held that some information was…
Native-format production appropriate under Rule 34 and parties’ agreement
The court compelled production of files in native format, citing Rule 34, the parties’ agreement, and the potential relevance of native-format files.
The plaintiff’s 16-minute call to attorneys didn’t establish a duty to preserve
The court denied sanctions where the plaintiff “accidentally” deleted emails, rejecting as “speculative” the claim that she had a duty to preserve.
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.
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.
Magistrate Denies Forensic Examination
In this trade secret theft case, the magistrate denied the plaintiff’s motion for a forensic inspection of the defendant’s computers.
What Is Scope?
Scope is the extent of discovery that the parties agree to provide in a case, determined both by FRCP 26(b)(1) and the individual case’s parameters.
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.
Plaintiff cannot shield cell phone records that his claim makes relevant
In this employment case, the court chastised the recalcitrant plaintiff and his counsel for inexplicably refusing to produce relevant phone records.
Ediscovery in the #MeToo Era
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Court Responds to ‘Fishing Expedition’ by Strictly Limiting Discovery
In this wrongful termination case, Tingle v. Hebert, the court partially granted the defendant’s motion to compel the plaintiff to produce personal data.