Judge Reviews Discovery Dispute in Tracking Lawsuit
Attorneys for Hillary Schieve and David McNeely argue over evidence production in the ongoing Washoe District Court case.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Remote Work
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Attorneys representing Reno officials and private investigator David McNeely have asked a judge to intervene in a mounting dispute over document production. The parties remain at odds regarding the scope of evidence required for the lawsuit involving alleged GPS tracking.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on how much personal information plaintiffs must disclose to defend their claims of mental anguish against the defendants. Whether the court allows access to these private records remains an open question that could dictate the pace of future proceedings.
The defense team alleges the plaintiffs have produced only six documents in the case, while legal appeals regarding the identity of Robert Beadles spanned two years. It remains undetermined if the court will compel further disclosure of personal correspondence and medical records.
The players
David Hardy
He is the Washoe District Court judge currently reviewing discovery disputes in the lawsuit.
Hillary Schieve
She is a plaintiff who sued after finding a GPS tracker on her vehicle.
David McNeely
He is a private investigator named as a defendant in the tracking lawsuit.
Vaughn Hartung
He is a plaintiff who joined the lawsuit after discovering a tracking device on his vehicle.
Robert Beadles
He is a defendant who was added to the lawsuit in December 2025.
The details
Washoe District Court Judge David Hardy is now reviewing motions filed by both sides to resolve persistent discovery delays. Defense attorneys argue that the plaintiffs have withheld essential materials, while attorneys for the plaintiffs contend that requests for medical records and personal correspondence are overbroad. The case, which began in 2022, continues to move toward potential litigation or settlement as the court considers whether to issue a written ruling or schedule a formal hearing.
Timeline
The lawsuit began in 2022 following the discovery of a tracking device.
Nevada law made unauthorized GPS tracking a crime in 2023.
Robert Beadles was added as a defendant in December 2025.
A motion expressing frustration with document discovery was filed on September 29, 2026.
Plaintiffs responded to defense discovery requests on October 13, 2026.
The Truckee Meadows View
The current litigation follows the enactment of a 2023 Nevada law that criminalized the act of tracking an individual's movements without consent. This case marks a high-profile application of that statute within the local legal system as discovery disputes continue to unfold.
Residents should watch for a potential hearing date or a written decision from Judge Hardy that could signal the next phase of the lawsuit. No further public action is required from residents at this time as the discovery process remains under judicial review.
The takeaway
The court's upcoming decision on discovery requests will determine whether sensitive personal records become part of the public case file. Readers should track whether Judge David Hardy orders a public hearing or issues a private written ruling in the coming weeks.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno Gazette Journal.
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