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Lawyer Argues He Missed Deadlines Because He's in Piedmont, Italy, and His Internet Service Has Been out for a Month
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Lawyer Argues He Missed Deadlines Because He's in Piedmont, Italy, and His Internet Service Has Been out for a Month

A lawyer representing plaintiff G.P. has argued that he missed legal deadlines because he resides in Alba, Italy, where internet service has been disrupted due to construction work since June 2026. Judge Kymberly Evanson of the Western District of Washington expressed skepticism about the claim, noting that the lawyer has still filed multiple documents despite the outage. While the court is not convinced the lawyer has shown sufficient cause for an extension, it has directed the defendants—Meta, Arevalo, and Jimenez—to respond by July 6, 2026, regarding whether they agree to extend the deadlines. The parties ultimately stipulated to the extensions. The article also highlights the irony of practicing law in a location with unreliable internet, referencing Alba’s reputation as the 'White Truffle Capital of the World.'

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Lawyer Argues He Missed Deadlines Because He's in Piedmont, Italy, and His Internet Service Has Been out for a Month

A lawyer representing plaintiff G.P. has argued that he missed legal deadlines because he resides in Alba, Italy, where internet service has been disrupted due to construction work since June 2026. Judge Kymberly Evanson of the Western District of Washington expressed skepticism about the claim, noting that the lawyer has still filed multiple documents despite the outage. While the court is not convinced the lawyer has shown sufficient cause for an extension, it has directed the defendants—Meta, Arevalo, and Jimenez—to respond by July 6, 2026, regarding whether they agree to extend the deadlines. The parties ultimately stipulated to the extensions. The article also highlights the irony of practicing law in a location with unreliable internet, referencing Alba’s reputation as the 'White Truffle Capital of the World.'

Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal arguments and court proceedings objectively, without overt ideological slant. It reports on the lawyer's justification for missing deadlines and the court's response without favoring either side. The tone remains neutral, focusing on the procedural aspects rather than抨

Why these scores (Factual 60 · Objective 40): Factuality is moderate as the article accurately describes Alba's reputation and location but misrepresents the primary source by focusing on unrelated legal content. Objectivity is low due to emotionally charged language suggesting Alba is a desirable place to visit, which is irrelevant to the lega

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