“Rule 11 does not operate as a ‘fee-shifting measure’ or allow for any prevailing party on a motion to dismiss to bring sanctions. Rather, Rule 11 sanctions are a ‘tool that must be used with utmost care and caution.’ Defendants have failed to meet the high burden to establish they are entitled to Rule 11 sanctions.” said U.S. District Judge Sunil R. Harjani.
“Rule 11 does not operate as a ‘fee-shifting measure’ or allow for any prevailing party on a motion to dismiss to bring sanctions. Rather, Rule 11 sanctions are a ‘tool that must be used with utmost care and caution.’ Defendants have failed to meet the high burden to establish they are entitled to Rule 11 sanctions.” said U.S. District Judge Sunil R. Harjani.
