Motion for Sanctions
Plaintiff David Piazza seeks an order imposing sanctions against Defendants Irvine Company Apartment Communities, Inc. (“ICAC”) and Irvine Company, LLC (“Irvine Company”), and their attorney of record, Everett Dorey LLP, in the amount of $17,385 pursuant to CCP Section 128.7.
As an initial matter, the Court notes Plaintiff filed this motion conditionally under seal pursuant to the 5/7/2019 Protective Order. Plaintiff showed he complied with CRC Rule 2.551(b)(3)(iii). Gordon Decl., ¶¶ 3, 4, 8, and 10. Both the redacted and unredacted versions of the motion were served on all parties.
No party has filed a motion to seal. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s unredacted motion shall be placed in the public file.
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