Peterson v. Islamic Republic of Iran

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROYCE C. LAMBERTH, Chief Judge.

Plaintiffs moved for sanctions against garnishee HSBC Bank USA, N.A. (“HBUS”) in the amount of roughly $2.7 billion (plus interest) based on their failure to disclose three blocked electronic fund transfers (“EFTs”) of less than $25,000 in total. Pis.’ Sanctions Mot., ECF No. 485. Plaintiffs also moved to schedule discovery and oral argument. Pis.’ Scheduling Mot., ECF No. 494. Because HBUS committed no sanctionable conduct, the Court will DENY both motions.

I. BACKGROUND

This case is the lead action arising from the 1983 bombing of the United…