The court can draw an adverse inference or preclude the admission of evidence or testimony when spoliation of evidence has occurred.

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When spoliation of evidence occurs, which is the intentional destruction or alteration of evidence, courts can indeed draw an adverse inference against the party responsible for the spoliation or may preclude the admission of evidence or testimony related to the destroyed evidence as a sanction.

The Court Can Draw an Adverse Inference or Preclude the Admission