Tucker v. American International Group, Inc.
United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
281 F.R.D. 85 (2012)
Relevant factsFree
Tucker (plaintiff) sought discovery of computer records from Marsh's former employee Carter regarding communications with Tucker's former employer, but Marsh (a nonparty) presented evidence the search would cost significant sums in equipment and staff, Tucker had already obtained relevant emails through depositions and other discovery, and Tucker acknowledged the specific emails sought might not even exist.
IssueFree
Whether a court can limit discovery when the burden or expense of the proposed discovery outweighs its likely benefit.