Judge: Kevin C. Brazile, Case: 22STCV16824, Date: 2024-06-27 Tentative Ruling

Hearing Date: June 27, 2024

Case Name: Gearhart v. Critter Busters Inc., et al.

Case No.: 21STCV37370

Matter: Motion to Compel Deposition

Moving Party: Plaintiff Daniel Gearhart

Responding Party: Unopposed

Notice: OK


Ruling: The Motion is granted.


Moving party to give notice.


If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly 

encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 




Plaintiff Daniel Gearhart seeks to compel the deposition of Defendant David Charles San Filipo.

Because there is no opposition, the Motion is granted.  The deposition is to take place within 30 days.

The Court awards reduced sanctions in the amount of $1,000.

Moving party to give notice.

If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.



Case Number: 22STCV16824    Hearing Date: June 27, 2024    Dept: 20

Tentative Ruling

Judge Kevin C. Brazile

Department 20