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The court granted Defendant Albuquerque Public Schools' motion for a 10-day extension of time to supplement its discovery responses, finding good cause under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b)(1)(A) despite Plaintiff's objections regarding delay and pattern of non-compliance.
Lipe v. Albuquerque Public Schools - Case Summary
What Happened
A worker filed a disability discrimination case against Albuquerque Public Schools. As part of the lawsuit process, both sides must exchange documents and information (called "discovery"). The school district asked the court for extra time to provide its required responses.
What the Court Decided
The judge granted the school district's request for a 10-day extension to submit additional documents. The worker objected, arguing the school district was delaying the case and had a history of not following rules. However, the court found the school district had valid reasons for needing more time.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that courts can give employers extra time to respond to document requests, even when workers object. While the extension was granted here, this case reminds workers and their representatives to watch for patterns of delay. If an employer repeatedly misses deadlines or fails to cooperate, workers can bring this to the judge's attention—and courts take repeated violations more seriously than isolated requests for extensions.
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