Thomas v. Hoffman-Laroche, Inc.’s Empirical Analysis
1989
Citation profile
Relationships
Applies 28 U.S.C. § 1927 · 28 U.S.C. § 636
Relies on United States v. United States Gypsum Co. · Roadway Express, Inc. v. Piper · Tisdale v. United States · Jaffke v. Dunham · Fjelstad v. American Honda Motor Co.
Most-quoted passages
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“Sanctions are appropriate when a party fails to comply with a request under Rule 30(b)(6) to provide a knowledgeable deponent to testify on behalf of the organization.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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