Joseph A. Pitre v. Julius Alsandor et al.

Summary

The United States Magistrate Judge recommends granting the Opelousas Housing Authority’s motion to dismiss for Joseph A. Pitre’s failure to comply with a discovery order. The recommendation concludes that Pitre willfully failed to provide complete discovery responses despite being ordered to do so and that dismissal with prejudice is warranted under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16 and 37. The parties were advised of their right to file objections under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 72(b).

Holdings

1. The court recommended dismissal with prejudice because Pitre willfully failed to comply with the court's order compelling discovery, engaged in contumacious conduct, and caused undue prejudice to OHA.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Pitre's failure to comply with the court's discovery order warranted dismissal of his remaining claims with prejudice under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16 and 37.
2. Whether lesser sanctions would adequately address Pitre's willful noncompliance and the prejudice to OHA.

Disposition

other