Fines v. Ressler Enterprises, Inc.

KAPSNER, Justice.

[¶ 1] Sheryl Fines appeals from a judgment dismissing her action against Ressler Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Res-sler Siding and Windows (Ressler). Fines argues the district court abused its discretion in dismissing her action against Res-sler as a sanction for spoliation of evidence. She contends dismissal was not appropriate because the court erred in determining Ressler was prejudiced by the destruction of the evidence and the court failed to consider the availability of less severe sanctions. Under the facts of this case, we conclude the district court did not…