Martino v. Baker

ORDER Re: Motion to Compel Surveillance Tapes

COAN, United States Magistrate Judge.

In this personal injury action, jurisdiction is premised on diversity. On April 23, 1998, *589plaintiff asked defendant to produce any surveillance tapes of plaintiff. Because defendant refused to produce the tapes, plaintiff verbally moved to compel their production on the same date. Counsel were asked to and did fully brief the issue as of May 26, 1998. Oral argument was May 26,1998 and a bench ruling issued. Upon review of the pleadings, and consideration of the arguments of counsel, the court finds as follows.

Pla…