Gateway Logistics, Inc. v. Smay

1 1 In this original proceeding brought under C.AR. 21, we review the trial court's order granting the plaintiffs' motion to compel discovery.

1 2 In this case involving breach of fiduciary duty and misappropriation of trade secrets claims, the plaintiffs sought to inspect personal and business computers, smart-phones, and other electronic storage devices belonging to the lead defendant and his wife, who is not a party to the case. The plaintiffs *237also requested discovery of approximately three years of the defendants' telephone records. After the defendants refused to permit inspection of the…