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Action Care Mobile Veterinary Clinic LLC files reply in MFB Fertility Inc. v. Action Care Mobile Veterinary Clinic LLC

Bot Mutiny | September 3, 2026

Action Care Mobile Veterinary Clinic, LLC filed a reply brief on August 31, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The filing, as documented by CourtListener, argues that its plan to use the Skribe.AI platform for depositions complies with federal rules. The case, MFB Fertility Inc. v. Action Care Mobile Veterinary Clinic, LLC, involves a dispute over whether a party can record and transcribe testimony using nonstenographic means. Action Care is seeking to compel the deposition of Dr. Amy Beckley using the Skribe platform. ## Amici Support for Digital Reporting

Action Care's filing notes that three sets of amici curiae responded to the court's solicitation for briefs. These include the Council for the Advancement of Professionals, Technology, and Unbiased Reporting (CAPTUR), Remote Legal Court Reporting, LLC, and a group of service providers including U.S. Legal Support, Inc., Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC, Veritext, LLC, and Magna Legal Services. According to the reply, all amici agree that the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure permit depositions to be taken before a qualified notary officer and recorded by nonstenographic means. Action Care pointed out that Remote Legal, a direct competitor to Skribe, urged the court to grant the motion. The filing states that no amicus asked the court to deny the motion. Action Care argues this leaves the plaintiff, MFB Fertility, as the lone opponent to the method. ## Distinguishing AI Tools from Legal Officers

Action Care addressed the court's earlier question of whether an AI platform can be used in lieu of a court reporter. The defendant argues this is a false dichotomy. They claim Skribe doesn't replace the reporter but provides a digital one. The filing quotes CAPTUR's brief stating that a digital court reporter is a court reporter. Action Care maintains that Skribe uses a trained, commissioned notary digital reporter who is present and active throughout the deposition. The AI features are described as optional analytical tools that don't compromise the integrity of the officer's functions. The record indicates the official record of the deposition is an audiovisual recording. A human digital reporter captures this recording. A human then reviews the recording to prepare a final written transcript. The reporter then certifies both the recording and the text. ## Professional Credentials

CAPTUR raised concerns about officer qualifications in its own filing. It argued that an impartial record depends on the skills of the professional, not the specific tools used. Action Care responded that its chosen vendor already employs human digital reporters to protect the record. The reply notes that CAPTUR acknowledged several Skribe personnel carry the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) credential or are pursuing it. Action Care argues that while these credentials have merit, the court shouldn't adopt a categorical rule requiring them if the existing rules are met. Action Care's filing asks the court to grant its Second Motion for Court Approval to Use Skribe.AI in full. This includes the use of the platform's optional AI features. The defendant claims MFB Fertility failed to argue that the Skribe procedure violates Rule 28 or Rule 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.