The motion of the plaintiffs to compel Deposition of the Person Most Qualified and a motion to compel responses to a Request for Production of Documents are GRANTED as follows:
Motion to Compel Deposition
Counsel for defendants filed opposition and a declaration that essentially argues the delay in providing the PMQ was excusable because the prior PMQ has left and defendants have not yet hired a new one.
The motion to compel the deposition of the PMQ is GRANTED, and the deposition shall be taken within 30 days of the signed order granting the motion.
Given the length of time that has elapsed between the request and the filing of the motion to compel, and the basic information sought, sanctions are appropriate.
The court ORDERS defendant Windsor Anaheim Healthcare Ltd. to pay sanctions in the amount of $2,000 to the plaintiff within 30 days.
Motion to Compel Production
The motion to compel responses to the Request for Production of Documents is GRANTED. Verified responses shall be serve