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Spoliation Of System Metadata Is Sanctionable Despite Delayed Request For Information

A New York Supreme Court judge has reminded parties to be extremely careful in discarding computer system components during the pendency of litigation.  In a March 30, 2016 opinion in Ferrara Bros. Building Materials Corp., et ano v. FMC Construction LLC, et ano, Sup. Ct., Queens Co., Index No. 16452/2007,…

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New York Court of Appeals Issues Decision on Spoliation for Negligently Destroyed ESI

New York’s highest court recently issued a decision (after remaining silent for years) concerning sanctions for spoliation of destroyed ESI.  See Pegasus Aviation I, Inc. v. Varig Logistica S.A., 2015 WL 8676955, 2015 N.Y. Slip Op. 09187 (Dec. 15, 2015).  The trial court originally found that a company’s corporate parent…

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