OMNIBUS PETITION TO QUASH OR LIMIT CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMANDS by C. S. Jeffrey on Scribd The broad scope and complexity of the inquiries led the legal team to conclude that no witnesses could be reasonably prepared to help in the discovery process in individual hearings. Thus, the FTC’s CIDs only amount to the harassment of staff. Whether the motion to quash will be granted remains to be seen. These challenges are routine in situations like this and often only buy the defendant more time to prepare.