Reno Mayor, Former Commissioner Accused of Withholding Evidence in Lawsuit
In Reno, Mayor Hillary Schieve and former Commissioner Vaughn Hartung are facing accusations of stonewalling evidence in a vehicle tracking lawsuit. Attorney Stephanie Glantz has filed a motion to compel discovery and is seeking court sanctions against them.
Reno, NV, October 2, 2026 —
Reno, NV – Nevada officials are at the center of a legal dispute, with accusations that Mayor Hillary Schieve and former Commissioner Vaughn Hartung have obstructed the flow of evidence in a lawsuit related to vehicle tracking technology. The allegations come from attorney Stephanie Glantz, who is representing parties in the case.
Glantz has formally requested court intervention by filing a motion to compel discovery. This legal maneuver aims to force the production of evidence that she contends has been improperly withheld. In addition to compelling the release of information, the motion seeks to impose sanctions against Mayor Schieve and former Commissioner Hartung for their alleged actions.
The core of the legal challenge involves a lawsuit concerning vehicle tracking. Details regarding the specific nature of the vehicle tracking technology, the parties involved in the original lawsuit, or the exact nature of the evidence being withheld were not detailed in the available information. Similarly, the specific timeline of events leading to the accusations, including when the evidence was allegedly stonewalled, was not provided.
Attorneys typically file motions to compel when they believe the opposing party has failed to respond adequately to discovery requests or has outright refused to provide requested documents or testimony. Sanctions can range from monetary penalties to more severe consequences, depending on the court’s findings and the jurisdiction’s rules of civil procedure.
The current status of the motion to compel discovery and the court’s potential ruling on sanctions remain pending. The outcome could significantly impact the proceedings of the vehicle tracking lawsuit.
Information concerning the specific court where the lawsuit is filed, the case number, or the identities of other plaintiffs or defendants was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Kristen Hackbarth on thisisreno.com, see more information here.
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