Judge: Christopher K. Lui, Case: 24STCV18568, Date: 2024-10-30 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24STCV18568    Hearing Date: October 30, 2024    Dept: 76

cThe following tentative ruling is issued pursuant to Rule of Court 3.1308 at 2:59 p.m. on Otober 29, 2024. 

Notice of intent to appear is REQUIRED pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1308(a)(1).  The Court does not desire oral argument on the motion addressed herein. 

As required by Rule 3.1308(a)(1), any party seeking oral argument must notify ALL OTHER PARTIES and the staff of Department 76 by 4:00 p.m. on October 29, 2024.

Notice to Department 76 may be sent by email to smcdept76@lacourt.org or telephonically at 213-830-0776.

Per Rule of Court 3.1308, if notice of intention to appear is not given, oral argument will not be permitted.

             Defendant Kia America, Inc. moves to compel Plaintiff Alfredo Reyes to respond to requests for production of documents, and requests the imposition of sanctions. 

TENTATIVE RULING 

In light of Plaintiff’s service of responses after this motion was filed, Defendant Kia America, Inc.’s motion to compel responses to requests for production of documents is MOOT. If Defendant requires further responses, Defendant may file separate motions as appropriate.

If Plaintiff seeks relief from waiver of objections, a separate motion may be filed.

Defendant’s request for sanctions against Plaintiff Alfredo Reyes and his counsel Downtown L.A. Law Group is GRANTED[1] in the requested amount of $500. Sanctions are to be paid to Defendant’s counsel within 20 days.