Defendant’s Discovery Request Relating to Plaintiff’s Alleged Use of A.I. is Denied

Defendant made “discovery requests related to Plaintiff’s alleged use of artificial intelligence (‘AI’)….”

“Defendant’s motion will be DENIED, for the reasons set forth at the hearing and for Defendant’s failure to adequately support the requests.”  Cifuentes v. SID Tool Col, Inc., 2026 WL 2795597 (M.D. Fla Sep. 18, 2026)(emphasis added).

The written opinion gave no reasons: “This Order memorializes the rulings made at the hearing.” Id.

The court added: “As discussed with Plaintiff at the hearing, the Court notes that while the use of AI is not prohibited, Plaintiff proceeds at his own peril by using it, such that he undertakes the risks and potential consequences associated with its use. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 11. Plaintiff’s pro se status does not absolve him of the requirement that he fully comply with all applicable Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules.”

The hearing transcript was not available on Westlaw or Bloomberg Law.  Bloomberg reports that: “This case arises out of Defendant’s allegedly ‘discriminatory and retaliatory discipline and termination’ of Plaintiff…. Plaintiff claims that Defendant discriminated against him because of his ‘Hispanic and Middle Eastern ancestry’ and his ‘lifelong neurodevelopmental and anxiety-related disabilities, including [attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)] and [a]utism / Asperger’s spectrum traits.’”  Cifuentes v. Sid Tool Co., No. 6:25-cv-1651-JSS-LHP, 2026 BL 262439 (M.D. Fla. July 13, 2026).

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