Mintz & Gold LLP v. Daibes

SUMMARY ORDER

Defendant-appellant Fred A. Daibes appeals the district court’s imposition of sanctions in the amount of $10,000 on Daibes’ counsel, Richard J. Abrahamsen. We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts, procedural history, and the issues on appeal.

We review orders imposing Rule 11 sanctions for abuse of discretion. See Cooter & Gell v. Hartmarx Corp., 496 U.S. 384, 409, 110 S.Ct. 2447, 110 L.Ed.2d 359 (1990); Storey v. Cello Holdings, L.L.C., 347 F.3d 370, 387 (2d Cir.2003). Underlying factual findings are reviewed for clear error. Friends of Animals Inc. v. U.S.…