The defendants brought motions for security for costs against the plaintiff, who resides in Germany.
The plaintiff opposed the motions, arguing impecuniosity and delay by the defendants.
The court found the plaintiff failed to establish impecuniosity, as he earns over $100,000 per year and provided no evidence of an inability to borrow funds.
The court also found the plaintiff's slip and fall claim did not have a good chance of success.
Although the defendants delayed significantly in bringing the motions, the court held this did not preclude an order for security, but limited the security to trial costs only.
The plaintiff was ordered to post $100,000 in security.
