Legal Opinion
Philips Medical Systems International, B v. V. Martin E. Bruetman, M.D.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided December 15, 1992No. 92-1721PublishedCited by 51 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CUMMINGS, Circuit Judge.
Dr. Martin E. Bruetman, an Illinois citizen who lives in Chicago at times and at other times in his native Argentina, appeals a nearly $19 million default judgment levied against him and his three corporations by Judge Duff. Though the size of this default judgment is extraordinary, we affirm the district court because of Bruetman’s utter disregard for such procedural niceties as showing up for depositions and obeying court orders to remain in the country. However, we instruct the district court to grant Bruetman a reprieve if he appears in this country for depositions…
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