Cain

FACTS

Richard L. Cain sued 34 health care providers for injuries resulting from the alleged secret and unconsented implantation into his body of what he describes as "experimental radiofrequency controlled and powered millimeter and other sized biomedical devices, which are comprised of Nanotechnology." He claims the devices receive and transmit radio signals, and cause him insomnia and other physical ailments. Among the defendants are the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (hereinafter collectively "Hospital"). Cain appeared and answered questions at one deposition. Thereafter, he repeatedly failed to comply with the defendants' discovery demands. Cain's failure to comply included numerous failures to appear for a second deposition. Defendants moved for discovery sanctions including termination and the exclusion of evidence. The Hospital joined in the motion. Cain did not appear or otherwise respond to the motion. The court found: "The motions before the court are interrelated, and indicative of a persistent problem in this litigation, i.e., plaintiff's continuing failure to timely engage in and respond to legitimate discovery…