Document: MOTION TO COMPEL
Link: [Open PDF](https://42o.org/l3g4l/534.0 MOTION TO COMPEL 2023-09-25 .pdf)
Filing Date: 2023-09-25
Summary (Justice Demanded)
The court documents pertain to a Motion to Compel filed in the Superior Court for the State of Washington. The father, Aaron Surina, who is the defendant in this case, has noted potentially unethical conduct by the plaintiff’s counsel, which could result in judicial bias and perceived injustices against him.
The plaintiff’s counsel has signaled their intent to withdraw from the case, which raises concerns due to the established hearing dates in early October. Mr. Surina is particularly troubled by orders submitted by the plaintiff’s counsel that are riddled with inaccuracies. These inaccuracies throw into question the integrity of the legal process and potentially prejudice the outcome of the case against him.
The Motion to Compel is Mr. Surina’s effort to ensure that any newly discovered or relevant information is disclosed before the plaintiff’s counsel withdraws from the case. This is to maintain the integrity, fairness, and efficiency of the legal proceedings.
The legal standard cited in the document (Washington Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 26 and RPC 3.3) states that parties are entitled to discovery of pertinent non-privileged matter and that an attorney must not knowingly make false statements, further supporting Mr. Surina’s concerns about potential ethical breaches and his pursuit of fairness.
In summary, from Mr. Surina’s perspective, the plaintiff’s counsel’s conduct appears to be unethical, introducing inaccuracies and potentially withholding relevant information. This situation could lead to judicial bias and unfair treatment against him, thus infriting his right to a fair and just trial.
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