Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 23SMCV05654, Date: 2024-08-09 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23SMCV05654    Hearing Date: August 9, 2024    Dept: I

The motions to compel are GRANTED.  Discovery was served on April 17, 2024 but no responses were served.  When defense counsel contacted plaintiff, plaintiff said that the discovery had not been received.  Defendant re-sent the discovery and the parties agreed on a due date.  But no responses have been served up to the motion date and, to the best of the court’s knowledge, not even to date.  (Plaintiff also indicated that plaintiff would change venue, but that seems neither here nor there.)  These unopposed motions to compel follow.  The court sees no justification for the failure to respond.  Accordingly, the motion is GRANTED.  Verified responses without objection other than privilege are to be filed within 20 calendar days, including documents.  Defendant, in a show of good faith, has not sought sanctions.  The court appreciates that courtesy; plaintiff should as well.