In the case of Groves Inc. v. R.C. Bremer Mktg. Assocs. (No. 22 CV 50154, N.D. Ill. Nov. 22, 2024), Judge Iain D. Johnston denied the plaintiff’s spoliation motion without prejudice while offering valuable insight into the optimal timing for filing such motions. Judge Johnston emphasized that spoliation motions can be filed either too early or too late, and finding the "sweet spot" in timing is crucial for success. The judge recommended open communication between parties and the court as the best way to determine when to file a See more +
In the case of Groves Inc. v. R.C. Bremer Mktg. Assocs. (No. 22 CV 50154, N.D. Ill. Nov. 22, 2024), Judge Iain D. Johnston denied the plaintiff’s spoliation motion without prejudice while offering valuable insight into the optimal timing for filing such motions. Judge Johnston emphasized that spoliation motions can be filed either too early or too late, and finding the "sweet spot" in timing is crucial for success. The judge recommended open communication between parties and the court as the best way to determine when to file a motion.
In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint joins Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today to discuss this recent case that addresses the timing for spoliation motions. Listen to their breakdown of the ruling to learn about how you can time your filings effectively. See less -
