John Bray v. Charles Ninneman, Colene Ninneman d/b/a Impact Fireworks, and STL, Inc. d/b/a Generous Jerry’s Fireworks

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota grants Defendants’ motion to compel discovery after Plaintiff failed to respond to interrogatories and requests for production or participate in discovery conferences. The court orders Plaintiff to provide signed discovery responses within fourteen days and defers ruling on sanctions pending briefing regarding fees and costs. The court warns that further sanctions, including a recommendation of dismissal with prejudice, may follow if Plaintiff does not comply.

Holdings

1. The court granted Defendants’ motion to compel and ordered Plaintiff to provide signed answers to the interrogatories and responses to the requests for production within fourteen days.
2. The court deferred ruling on Defendants’ motion for sanctions pending further briefing concerning the fees and costs incurred and Plaintiff’s opportunity to respond.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should compel Plaintiff to provide responses to Defendants’ interrogatories and requests for production after Plaintiff failed to respond within the prescribed thirty-day period.
2. Whether the court should impose sanctions, including attorney fees and costs or possible dismissal, for Plaintiff’s discovery failures.

Disposition

other