Weber v. Mahler

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment dismissing his action with prejudice and awarding defendants attorney fees based on plaintiffs discovery violations. We reverse the judgment dismissing plaintiffs action but affirm the award of attorney fees.

In September 1994, plaintiff filed a complaint alleging breach of contract, fraud, and an alternative wage claim against defendants. Defendants filed a request for production of documents. When plaintiff failed to comply with defendants’ request, defendants filed a motion to compel production of documents and a subsequent motion for discovery sanctions.…