Case Updates
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging North Carolina Supreme Court to vacate punitive discovery sanctions and set clear standard requiring discovery sanctions to be proportional to actual harm and available only on specific notice
February 10, 2026
U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief
Troy D. Shelton of Dowling PLLC served as outside counsel.
North Carolina Supreme Court grants petition for review of punitive discovery sanctions
December 12, 2025
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging North Carolina Supreme Court to grant petition for review, vacate punitive discovery sanctions, and discourage the practice of litigation-by-sanction
February 10, 2025
U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief
Troy D. Shelton of Dowling PLLC served as outside counsel.
Case Documents
- Lower Court Opinion -- Sessom v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (North Carolina Court of Appeals)
- U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief (petition) -- Sessom v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (North Carolina Supreme Court)
- U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief (merits) -- Sessom v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (North Carolina Supreme Court)