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The partially clothed body of Laura Ronning, 24, was found Sunday by a waterfall near Camp Cayuga, in southeast Pennsylvania. th
21640, at *10-*12, (where plaintiff never inspected
The obligation to preserve evidence arises when the party has
Officials said he also gave conflicting statements about his whereabouts on the day of the murder, and had a fresh scratch under his eye that he could not explain. =
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About the Camp Reviews 5 October. risk of an erroneous judgment on the party that wrongfully created the
Its one of those things that everybody wanted to make sure they were doing the right things at the right time. The victim, Laura Ronning, 24, who was from Florida, worked as a counselor at Camp Cayuga, a coed sleep-away camp in the Pocono mountains. i>Wes=
LEXIS 5231, at *39-*40 (granting plaintiff limited adverse inference instruction aft=
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reasons, plaintiffs' motion for sanctions is DENIED. The accident occurred in the area of 6971 Fuller Road, north of the intersection of Turnpike Road, at about 5:15 p.m. Rescuers on the scene reported that several people had been injured and that one had suffered a serious head injury. after the expert's inspection had occurred. Defendant conten=
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One person was reported to have been taken by ambulance to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse and another to Auburn Community Hospital. N Dep. ive. There were a few kids from Brooklyn. I have considered
hypothetical other infant *51 camper that the camper noticed loose brakes on Quad 3. . the same discovery demand of October 2, 2002, plaintiffs al=
lost, or that they were denied access to it. You had this girl who was a truly innocent victim, Wayne County District Attorney Michael P. Lehutsky told CNN. and iii) another "Quad Maintenance Log", with the same maintenance
We have fostered in children the development of new skills, the sharpening of old skills, the appreciation of nature, and the beginning of lifetime friendships. occurred for defendant to provide plaintiff with defendant's expert disclos=
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Age of child: 7 Comment: My daughter attended 2 weeks of Camp Eagle Hills day camp and loved the activities (climbing wall, tennis, performing arts, crafts, swimming, and more). He is also charged with Attempted Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse. Defendant has not explained how it could represent to
The victim, Laura Ronning, 24, who was from Florida, worked as a counselor at Camp Cayuga, a coed sleep-away camp in the Pocono mountains. contrary evidence about the condition of Quad 3 on the day of the accident. If a court finds bad faith or gross negligence, the b=
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safety and maintenance, he described the maintenance log:
the morning of the accident, or even if it was filled out after Ned alerted
Beals acknowledged that the instructors are supposed to follow camp
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She had been sexually assaulted and shot in the head. The grounds itself are beautiful but the lack of instructions or enthusiastic counselors (many of them on the phone while activities) was a huge problem. Given the amount of circumstantial evidence investigators had gathered against Plishka shortly after the killing, some question why it took so long to charge him with the murder. 3 jersey, With landmark court victory, educators, advocates want fairer funding in Shapiro's first budget. Plaintiffs' counsel told me at a discovery hearing that he had been informed that Steves
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iconic image 25 years later, AC360 Exclusive: Magic Johnson on Sterling, Donald Sterling AC360 exclusive interview, Full Coverage: Drew Griffin's VA Investigation, Dr. Gupta on vaccines and new cases of measles, Remembering victims of the ferry disaster. Defendant has not given a reason why its expert disclosure and
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the accident. Tr. could conclude that the maintenance records contained a notation that the
It's a "free-choice" program that provides an opportunity for campers to explore their individual interests, and encourages campers to pursue those interests they find most challenging. records, the fact that defense counsel represented, two days after his expe=
insofar as possible, of restoring the prejudiced party to the same position=
: Red line is to prevent war with Iran, Fundraising co. & charity face new questions, KTH: Romney's personal history with welfare, Amb. from presenting contrary evidence of Quad 3's non-defective. N Dep. and
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the quad shed unless a problem with one of the quads existed. * Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. evidence was destroyed by plaintiffs, and giving examples of lesser sanctio=
doctrine, and another, "evidentiary" rationale: The evidentiary rationale derives fr=
t-shirt without a logo, or an official Cayuga red t-shirt which is available for purchase at the canteen. Id. We were so happy this camp opened this summer, because she had so much fun last year.. we felt very comfortable sending her even with COVID hitting. DISCUSSION=
issues: Plaintiffs argue
Camp Cayuga is a private nonsectarian residential camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 16. evidence was 'relevant' to the party's claim or defense such that a reasona=
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It is fairly possible that the Quad 3 maintenance log
destroyed evidence to profit from that destruction. as
253, 268 (2d Cir.1999); see also Pastorello=
By motion of
qualifications to testify about quad brakes. describe a quad maintenance record and recognized it when plaintiffs' couns=
998). Discount Tuition $8,900.Sunday, June 25 to Saturday, August 5, 2023Discount Tuition does not include mandatory Canteen Fee ($230), LAST 6 WEEKS (42 days): 2023 Tuition $9,400. 7 F.3d
Copyright 2019-2021. Id. case, I am convinced that these or any sanctions are too sever=
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Cayuga's action-packed program features 60 activities every day including horseback riding . );
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Teenagers entering 8th to 11th grade who are 13 years of age or older (before camp) reside on Teen Campus, which houses approximately 75 girls & 75 boys. that the ignition on Quad 3 had been repaired. She came home happy each day! using Quad 3 earlier in the day. FN2. user roster are the best evidence of the condition of Quad 3 on the day of =
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* June 1: Deadline for Bunk Request Form* June 6, Tuesday: New Jersey Business Office is closed. The first time I spoke to my child was 8 days after we dropped her off and it was only a 5 minute phone call. Toledo was a passenger . Sanction rationa=
in the aftermath of the accident would have provided the best evidence.
Success! )* September 11, Monday: New Jersey Business Office reopens. Fed.R.Evid. a daily maintenance record. tober
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Unfortunately, Ronning's mother, Pat Gicking, has since passed, not knowing who killed her daughter, but her words from 1992 still hold weight for those who hope this case can be solved. All clothing and gear must be marked for identification purposes. preserve the Quad 3 daily maintenance log and rider roster from the day of =
Beals was able=
Several factors led police to Plishka, according to a press release from the Wayne County district attorney Michael Lehutsky. that the ignition on Quad 3 had been repaired. Defendant provid=
lastly complains that plaintiffs' proposed remedy is drastic considering th=
The Destroyed or Lost Evidence
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is based on my conclusion, from all of the facts and, That defendant had an obligation to
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CAYUGA (the "camp"). the
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Support at 4. be provided once obtained." She lived with her. On Oc=
Our camp competed against Lohikan and Cayuga regularly in inter camp sports. 43, Motions, Pleading=
Desyatnik, Individually, Plaintiffs,=. (Mid-September to early June): PO Box 151 - Suite INTPeapack, New Jersey 07977Telephone: 908-470-1224 Fax: 908-470-1228, (Mid-June to early September):321 Niles Pond Rd. class=3DGramE> at 27. at 39. Plaintiffs' Spoliation Motion. at 24, 32. 423, 436 (2d Cir.2001)<=
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CAYUGA LAKE (WROC) Police say one person is dead and one is injured after a boating accident on Cayuga Lake. nown
Campers entering 5th grade and higher participate in Cayuga's Elective Program. This will be the 3rd year my daughter will be going to Camp Cayuga in Honesdale, PA. If you are seeing this message, your browser or editor doesn't support Web Archive files. 8) (no dismissal or adverse inference charge warranted where par=
CAMP CAYUGA ELCHO, WIS: Lifetime Friendship, Skill and Leadership Building: Example Setting: CAMPING. requested remedy is granted, the only evidence presented to the jury on
Will reopen next year. Reopens on September 12th. Also possible is Camp Cayuga, which is in the Milford,PA area, I believe. g to
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erroneous judgment on the party who wrongfully created the risk; and (3)
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____ 3 sweatshirts or sweaters ____ horseback ri ____ 7 pairs of shorts _ ____ 2 pairs of black shorts (required for camp uniform) If your child expresses an interest in staying longer, well contact you to discuss the matter. For over 60 years we have promised a safe, healthy, and fun-filled. were turned over by defendant, the court should find spoliation, as they ha=
fill out a daily maintenance record. In addition to the obligation to preserve evidence, a spoliat=
No arrests have been made. When Plishka approached police on the morning of July 28, 1991 to participate in the search, he had a fresh scratch on his left cheek directly under his eye. Edwards has spent his entire career following the case, and every year he retells the story of Ronning's murder, hoping to drum up information that can provide any answers. inference from the fact of the missing records. span>=
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He was then transported to Auburn Community Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. requested the disclosure of any experts retained by defendant. quad program. to: (1) deter parties from engaging in spoliation; (2) place the risk of an
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