Parkinson v. Guidant Corp.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER OF COURT

DIAMOND, District Judge.

This is a products liability case involving a .014 Hi-Torque Balance Middleweight guidewire manufactured by defendant Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (“ACS”) which fractured during an angioplasty and stent procedure performed on plaintiff Rowan Parkinson on May 11, 1999. Presently before the court is plaintiffs’ motion for sanctions for spoliation (Document No. 49). Also before the court is defendants’ motion in limine to preclude spoliation evidence (Document No. 46). For the following reasons, plaintiffs’ motion for sanctions will…