TENTATIVE RULING
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL SECOND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
10/28/2020
It is unclear whether it is only the issue of sanctions which remains to be decided by the court or whether the substance of the motion needs to be decided.
Nevertheless, as to monetary sanctions, the court finds that the refusal to extend the time to file a motion to compel in order to engage n additional meet and confer, given that an extension had been given to respond to the discovery, and the initial responses which were insufficient constitutes discovery abuse and was done without substantial justification. Sanctions pursuant to CCP section 2023.020(b) in the sum of $1,410.00 ($225 x 5 hours to prep motion, 1 hour for appearance plus $60 filing fee) is awarded in favor of defendant against plaintiff and his counsel of record, Dordulian Law Group, payable to client trust account of defense counsel within 30 days.
Hearing Date
October 28, 2020
Type
Medical Malpractice - Physicians & Surgeons (General Jurisdiction)
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TENTATIVE RULING
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL SECOND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
10/28/2020
It is unclear whether it is only the issue of sanctions which remains to be decided by the court or whether the substance of the motion needs to be decided.
Nevertheless, as to monetary sanctions, the court finds that the refusal to extend the time to file a motion to compel in order to engage n additional meet and confer, given that an extension had been given to respond to the discovery, and the initial responses which were insufficient constitutes discovery abuse and was done without substantial justification. Sanctions pursuant to CCP section 2023.020(b) in the sum of $1,410.00 ($225 x 5 hours to prep motion, 1 hour for appearance plus $60 filing fee) is awarded in favor of defendant against plaintiff and his counsel of record, Dordulian Law Group, payable to client trust account of defense counsel within 30 days.