Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 20SMCV01887, Date: 2024-03-06 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 20SMCV01887    Hearing Date: March 6, 2024    Dept: I

The unopposed motions to compel are GRANTED.  The request for sanctions is GRANTED  in the amount of $3010 jointly against defendants (but not counsel).

These are motions to compel compliance to written discovery responses.  Defendants stated that they would produce “all documents within Responding Party’s possession, custody, and control” but as of the date the motion was filed (November 20, 2023) defendant had not done so.  That is far too long.  Documents will be produced within 5 court days in a Code-compliant manner.  A verification that all responsive documents have been produced will accompany the documents.  If some responsive documents cannot be produced, or if there are no responsive documents as to some categories, a further verified response complying with CCP section 2031.230 will be provided.  There is no excuse for defendants’ failure to provide these documents.  The sanction request is therefore appropriate.  However, because there was no opposition, the time anticipated to review the opposition and file a reply is taken out.  The remainder is $3010 for the two motions combined.  The motions are essentially identical, and the court will not double count.