Applicant ordered to produce electronic metadata and original files to verify document authenticity.
In an ongoing human rights application alleging sex discrimination and family status discrimination, the respondent law firm brought a Request for Order seeking production of electronic metadata and original electronic copies of two documents submitted by the applicant.
The respondent sought this information to determine the authenticity of notes allegedly made on a specific date and an email allegedly sent to partners.
The Tribunal found the requested information arguably relevant to the authenticity and admissibility of the documents and ordered the applicant to produce the electronic information and unedited original files.
Hassall v. Oatley, Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers LLP, 2014 HRTO 1081