Dank v. Sears Holding Management Corp.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
The nature and degree of the penalty to be imposed pursuant to CPLR 3126 lies within the sound discretion of the Supreme Court (see Kihl v Pfeffer, 94 NY2d 118, 122-123 [1999]). The striking of a pleading may be appropriate where there is a clear showing that the failure to comply with discovery demands is willful or contumacious (see Howe v Jeremiah, 51 AD3d 975 [2008]; Devito v J & J Towing, Inc., 17 AD3d 624 [2005]). The willful or contumacious character of a party’s conduct can be inferred from the party’s repeated failure to respond to demands and/or to comply with discovery orders (see…
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