KATHERINE O. LAUGHLIN vs. STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

2) MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM 3) MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM 4) MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM 5) MOTION – COMPEL – ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM 6) MOTION –COMPEL – ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM

Plaintiff Katherine O’Laughlin filed a series of motions to compel paper discovery. Here’s what was filed:

1. Motion to Compel Production of Subpoenaed Business Records from Genevieve Kreter; 2. Motion to Compel Production of Subpoenaed Business Records from Monica Stassip; 3. Motion to Compel Production of Subpoenaed Business Records from Eric Fifer; 4. Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Request for Production of Documents, set one; 5. Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Request for Interrogatories, set one;

Pursuant to Marin County Rule, Civil 2.13B, on February 17, 2026, Adrian James Sawyer was appointed to preside as Discovery Facilitator and attempt to assist the parties to resolve the motions at bar. The Court has not received a Declaration of Non-Resolution from either party, in particular the moving party, within five court days prior to the hearing on the motion, as required by MCR Civ 2.13H. The declaration was due on July 2, 2026.

The Court reminds the parties that compliance with MCR Civ 2.13H not only includes the timely filing of the Declaration of Non-Resolution by each party five court days prior to the hearing, but also

requires that “[t]he Declaration shall not exceed three pages and shall briefly summarize the remaining disputed issues and each party’s contentions.” (MCR Civ 2.13H(1), emphasis added.)

The Court would normally conclude that this discovery matter was, or is being, resolved by the facilitator. However, both parties have filed opposition and reply briefs.

Appearances are required to discuss the status of the Discovery facilitator process, with the matter being heard on July 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in this department.

Parties must comply with Marin County Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 2.10(A), (B), which provides that if a party wants to present oral argument, the party must contact the Court at (415) 444-7046 and all opposing parties by 4:00 p.m. the court day preceding the scheduled hearing. Notice may be by telephone or in person to all other parties that argument is being requested (i.e., it is not necessary to speak with counsel or parties directly.) Unless the Court and all parties have been notified of a request to present oral argument, no oral argument will be permitted except by order of the Court. In the event no party requests oral argument in accordance with Rule 2.10(B), the tentative ruling shall become the order of the court.