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The court denied plaintiff's motion to strike defendants' expert disclosures, finding that Rule 26(a)(2) does not require expert reports to attach all underlying documents but only to identify them, and that defendants complied by providing an appendix listing reviewed documents and later sending a file link with those documents.
Petersen v. INK 477, LLC - Case Summary
What Happened
A worker named Petersen filed a lawsuit against INK 477, LLC claiming wage theft (unpaid wages), retaliation (punishment for complaining), and failure to accommodate (not making necessary workplace adjustments). The case involved a dispute about evidence that the employer's experts planned to use in court.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled against Petersen's request to strike (remove) the employer's expert evidence. The judge found that the employer had properly followed court rules by identifying the documents their experts reviewed and providing a list of those documents, along with a link to access them. The court determined that experts don't need to attach every single document to their reports—they just need to list and make them available.
Why This Matters
This decision shows how strict procedural rules are enforced in employment cases. Workers need to understand that technical mistakes in how evidence is presented can affect a case's outcome. Both workers and employers should ensure they follow court rules carefully when handling evidence.
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