In a civil litigation case, the plaintiff discovers that the defendant has failed to produce relevant electronic documents during the discovery phase, despite multiple requests and an extension granted by the court. The plaintiff files a motion for sanctions under Rule 37. Assuming the court finds the defendant’s non-compliance was in bad faith, which of the following sanctions is most appropriate?
Striking the defendant’s pleadings from the record
Awarding a monetary fine to the plaintiff
Compelling the defendant to provide the requested documents
Under Rule 37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, when a party acts in bad faith by failing to comply with discovery obligations, the court may impose severe sanctions to deter such behavior. Striking the defendant’s pleadings from the record is an appropriate sanction in this scenario as it significantly impacts the defendant’s ability to defend the case, thereby addressing the bad faith conduct.
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