A plaintiff whose deposition was aborted because he was under the influence of drugs, and who failed to comply with consequent sanctions, has seen his case dismissed with prejudice. John Freeman, a roofer who sought $3 million for injuries sustained in a fall at a jobsite, must also pay $9,375 in fees to six defense attorneys. At the deposition Freeman's speech was slurred and his pupils rolled backward, according to the attorneys, who said they suspected he was also using drugs at the time of his fall.
August 29, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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A plaintiff whose deposition was aborted because he was under the influence of drugs, and who failed to comply with consequent sanctions, has seen his case dismissed with prejudice.
On Aug. 18, Superior Court Judge Vincent LeBlon in Middlesex County, N.J., also entered judgments against John Freeman for $9,375, the fees of the six defense attorneys who attended the botched dep.
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