Meridian Manufacturing Inc v. Concept Industries Ltd., 2024 FC 604
Justice McHaffie - 2024-04-22
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The court addressed discovery motions in a patent infringement case. One party alleged the other breached discovery obligations by producing relevant documents late and sought remedies including striking pleadings and cost awards. The court found the breach did not warrant striking pleadings but ordered the breaching party to pay costs. Certain discovery undertakings were to be fulfilled, unredacted copies of documents provided to the other party's counsel, and specific questions answered. The court granted some relief from the motions, dismissing the few remaining issues. The net costs of the motions were awarded to one party. The court detailed the history of the case, highlighting the previous summary judgment decision and subsequent document disclosure issues. The court considered a preliminary issue regarding without prejudice communications, ultimately ruling such communications inadmissible. The court emphasized the importance of settlement privilege, protecting settlement discussions between parties.
Decision relates to:
- T-1506-20 - MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING INC. v. CONCEPT INDUSTRIES LTD.