Brixmor New Chastain Corners Sc, LLC v. James

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia granted Brixmor’s petition for writ of certiorari, vacated the Court of Appeals’ portion that imposed spoliation sanctions based on an incorrect legal standard, and remanded the case for further proceedings. The Court held that the trial court erred by failing to consider the subsequent remedial measures rule when imposing sanctions. It declined to address the remaining issues concerning summary judgment and the prior‑traversal rule.