The plaintiffs brought a motion to hold the defendant in contempt of court for repeatedly refusing to attend examinations for discovery in breach of multiple court orders.
The court found the defendant in civil contempt, noting his deliberate manipulation of the process and failure to comply despite prior indulgences.
The defendant was sentenced to 60 days of incarceration, a $10,000 fine, and ordered to pay $170,000 in costs on a substantial indemnity basis.
