Judge: Joel R Wohlfeil, Case: 37-2022-00025334-CU-OE-CTL, Date: 2024-01-11 Tentative Ruling

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01/11/2024  01:30:00 PM  C-73 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

JUDICIAL OFFICER:Joel R. Wohlfeil

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Civil - Unlimited  Other employment Discovery Hearing 37-2022-00025334-CU-OE-CTL SALDANA VS MARISCOS AND STREET TACOS INC [IMAGED] CAUSAL DOCUMENT/DATE FILED: Motion - Other, 11/27/2023

The unopposed Motion (ROA # 173) of Plaintiff MARCO SALDANA ('Plaintiff') for an order to compel Defendants MARISCOS AND STREET TACOS, INC., CARLOS ROBLES and MARGARITA ROBLES (collectively 'Defendants') to appear for their noticed depositions, and for monetary sanctions, is GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART and will be HEARD IN PART.

Defendants CARLOS ROBLES and MARGARITA ROBLES are directed to submit to a deposition within twenty (20) days of the hearing of this Motion.

On December 1, 2023, the Court struck the answer of Defendant MARISCOS AND STREET TACOS, INC. and directed that a default be entered against this Defendant. See ROA # 179. The Court will HEAR whether the Court may rule upon this Motion given this Defendant's defaulted status.

Defendants CARLOS ROBLES and MARGARITA ROBLES failed to appear at a deposition without substantial justification. Attorney Ruiz-Velasco's hourly rate is reasonable. The services, as limited, are reasonable and necessary. Defendants are directed to pay total sanctions, including the filing fee, of $2,460.

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