Civil Litigation
Mar. 5, 2026
Judge warns of 'zero tolerance' for defense delays in Patagonia counterfeiting case
U.S. Magistrate Judge Steve Kim ordered an in-person deposition and warned of "zero tolerance" for delays while partially granting Patagonia's sanctions motion in a counterfeiting lawsuit over alleged Telegram-based sales.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Steve Kim warned during a sanctions hearing Wednesday he had "zero tolerance" for the "slapdash" litigation tactics plaguing a case brought by outdoor apparel company Patagonia Inc. alleging a ring of counterfeit product sales.
After a new defense attorney arrived 30 minutes late to the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles to address Patagonia's motion for $28,877.50 in sanctions, the court pivoted from immediate monetary ...
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