Zuk v. Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute of the Medical College of Pennsylvania
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
103 F.3d 294 (1996)
Relevant factsFree
Dr. Zuk (plaintiff) sued EPPI for failing to return therapy-session videotapes; the district court imposed sanctions and attorney's fees against Zuk and his attorney Lipman for vexatious litigation conduct, and Lipman appealed the size and nature of the sanctions imposed against him.
IssueFree
Whether sanctions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 are intended to deter future violators rather than compensate the opposing party.