Judge: Lee W. Tsao, Case: 23NWCV03298, Date: 2025-04-15 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23NWCV03298    Hearing Date: April 15, 2025    Dept: F

Gluck v. Christensen (23NWCV03298)

This sexual assault case was filed on October 12, 2023. Trial is set for April 29, 2025. Defendant Guy Christensen’s Motion to Compel Further Deposition Testimony and Production of Documents as to Plaintiff Jean Gluck is currently set for hearing on July 8, 2025. Defendant now moves ex parte for an order continuing trial, or in the alternative, for an order shortening the time to hear the Motion to Compel. Defendant asserts that Plaintiff failed to produce certain documents at her deposition on March 17, 2025 and made meritless objections. Defendant argues good causes exists to continue trial so that Defendant’s Motion to Compel can be heard prior to trial. Defendant asserts that a trial continuance will not prejudice the parties and will allow Defendant to complete discovery. Trial has not been continued in the past.

Defendant’s Ex Parte Application to Continue Trial is GRANTED, pursuant to CRC Rule 3.1332(c)(6)- A party's excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts. The Court will confer with the parties to select new trial and final status conference dates. Discovery and all trial deadlines will track the new trial date. Moving Party to give notice.