Thomley v. Bennett (S.D. Ga., 2016)

Key Insight: whether defendants acted with prejudice in not preserving “loop type system” video footage; whether spoliation sanctions apply for destroyed evidence

Nature of Case: Eighth Amendment claims for deliberate indifference and excessive force (cruel and unusual punishment)

Electronic Data Involved: medical records

Keywords: spoliation, preserve, prejudice, intent, bad faith, loop type system

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