Data in File cannot be read or Written - Error code -36

Any clues?
Anyone?
Copying file, any file from any source, local, Drobo FW800 or USB to an external, USB HDD, Samsung 2TB Sata.
and I get the error message.
Copying the same file to any other drive works fine.
The 2TB drive cureently has 130GB and report 1.87TB free.
Have re-partitioned 'naughty drive'
Have run 'naughtry; drive through Verify and Repair - no problems
Have run 'naughtry; drive through DiskWarrior - no problems detected
Oh yes tried rebooting Mac as well.
Also, switched drive to separate bay in 4 bay DAS box.
Sounds like this drive is off for a trip to Samsung - still under warranty.
But before I do - suggestions?

Nah, no such luck.
Couple of things,
Just re-partitioned the 2TB drive into 150GB and 1.85TB
I have sucessfully transferred more than 130GB to the 1.85TB partition.
So it looks like a physical problem with the drive.
Also, my new 27inch iMac is going crazy, 15 minute boots, now only loads on drobo, Finder keeps locking up etc etc etc
Going down hard

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