Lawyers accuse Mike Lindell of being ‘non-responsive’ during depositions, which are now leaked.
MyPillow CEO Accused of “Discovery Abuse” in Ongoing Legal Battle
Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, is facing accusations of “discovery abuse” as lawyers have made multiple attempts to depose him. The latest development in this legal saga involves the release of clips from two attempted depositions, both taken in March. These clips were made public after lawyers representing Dr. Eric Coomer, Dominion Director of Product Strategy and Security, filed a motion to compel deposition testimony in court. Coomer, who has also filed a lawsuit against Newsmax, alleges that he was defamed by Lindell’s claims of election interference through Dominion voting machines.
Heated Exchanges and Contemptuous Behavior
During one of the depositions, Lindell can be seen engaging in a heated exchange with Coomer’s lawyer. “You’re just a lawyer, you’re an ambulance-chasing lawyer, so don’t start with me. I got all day,” Lindell retorts. “I’ll take as much time as you want, so let’s go. You’re not my boss, you’re just a lawyer, frivolous lawyer.” The lawyer’s filing describes Lindell’s behavior as “vulgar, threatening, loud, [and] disrespectful.”
Seeking Order and Accountability
Dr. Coomer’s legal team is now seeking an order to compel Lindell’s appearance before the Court or the Magistrate Judge in Denver, Colorado. They argue that this is necessary to maintain decorum and seek contemporaneous rulings during a rescheduled deposition. Additionally, Dr. Coomer is requesting attorney fees and expenses associated with Lindell’s alleged discovery abuse.
Consequences and Costly Claims
During the deposition, Lindell was warned about the consequences of being unresponsive to questions, which could result in paying more attorney’s fees. In response, Lindell claimed that his company has suffered significant financial losses due to individuals like Eric Coomer, alleging costs in the tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars.
In a separate legal matter, Lindell was ordered in April to pay $5 million to a computer and software expert who successfully refuted his data related to 2020 election fraud claims. Lindell has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump’s assertions that the most recent presidential election was “stolen.”
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