Finder Cannot Complete Operation While Trying to Trash Files

When I try to trash files, I receive the following error message, "The Finder cannot complete the operation because some data in (file name trying to trash) could not be read or written. (Error Code - 36)."
Any help appreciated - Thanks

Hi oneltwots, and a warm welcome to the forums!
Well, in pure Apple File System talk... -36 ioErr I/O error (bummers)
Not very helpful, but generally means a Drive quit being Readable or Writable since starting the operation...
http://fuzzy.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/ioerror-36/

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