Wolfington v. Reconstructive Orthopaedic Associates II, P.C.

MEMORANDUM RE: RULE 11

Baylson, District Judge

1. Introduction

At issue is whether the Court should order Rule 11 sanctions against Plaintiff and/or Plaintiffs counsel. In this case, Plaintiff requested Defendant perform surgery on his knee, but claimed that he could not afford to meet the requirements of Defendant’s financial policy, which mandated thfit customers pay any remaining insurance deductible prior to surgery. At Plaintiffs request, Defendant agreed to perform the operation, With Plaintiff paying a small down payment towards the deductible and agreeing to pay the balance of the…