1. CV60992 Monica Dunkel v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., et al.
Motions: (1) Motion for Deemed Admissions and for Monetary Sanctions (2) Motion to Compel and for Monetary Sanctions
Moving party: Defendant Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Motions filed: February 20, 2019
Tentative rulings: The unopposed motions are DENIED without prejudice due to failure to comply with local rule 2.04 [see footnote below] requiring a request for an informal discovery conference prior to filing the instant motions.
Comments
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., failed to comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1110, subdivision (f)(3), governing the format of exhibits. Its counsel—Mark D. Lonergan, Mary Kate Sullivan, and Laszlo Ladi of Severson & Werson—have been warned twice previously about the Court’s expectation of compliance with this rule. (See the tentative rulings for the May 4, 2018, hearing regarding Wells Fargo’s demurrer to the first amended complaint and the January 4, 2019, hearing regarding Wells Fargo’s