Judge Denies Motion to Disqualify NV Energy Attorney in Reno Data Center Lawsuit
Washoe County Judge Scott Freeman denied a motion to disqualify NV Energy's attorney, Adam Hosmer-Henner, in a lawsuit concerning data center development in Reno.

Reno, NV, October 8, 2026 — In Reno, Washoe County Judge Scott Freeman has ruled against a motion seeking to disqualify Adam Hosmer-Henner, an attorney representing NV Energy. The ruling came in the context of an ongoing lawsuit related to data center development in the Reno area.
The specific details of the legal arguments presented in the motion to disqualify Adam Hosmer-Henner were not publicly detailed in the available information. Similarly, the identity of the party or parties who filed the motion to disqualify was not specified.
NV Energy is involved in litigation concerning data center development projects within Reno. This legal action has led to various procedural challenges, including the recent motion targeting one of the company’s legal representatives.
Judge Freeman’s decision to deny the disqualification motion means that Adam Hosmer-Henner will continue to represent NV Energy in this particular case. The implications of this ruling on the broader data center development lawsuit were not further elaborated upon.
Further information regarding the nature of the data center development lawsuit, the specific allegations or claims involved, and the precise reasons behind the disqualification attempt remains undisclosed. The next steps in the legal proceedings were also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Bob Conrad on thisisreno.com, see more information here.
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