Motion – Compel – Discovery Facilitator Program
Both parties have appeals pending with the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District. Defendant filed its Notice of Appeal on March 30, 2026. Defendants United Parcel Service, et al., filed an appeal to the court’s order issued on March 4, 2026. Plaintiff Jenniffer Swift filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate to an order issued by Hon. Andrew Sweet on March 2, 2026. The matter was transferred from Judge Sweet to this department on January 2, 2026.
The court entered an order staying execution and enforcement of prior orders on May 8. 2026.
The pending motions to compel filed by the Plaintiff are also stayed, pending the proceedings before the appellate court.
A Case Management Conference is set for November 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. in this department, re Status of Appeal.
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.
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IT IS ORDERED that evidentiary hearings shall be in-person in Department L. For routine appearances, the parties may access Department L for video conference via a link on the court website. Kindly turn your camera on when your case is called and make sure the party or lawyer making the appearance is properly identified on the screen.
FURTHER ORDERED that the parties are responsible for ensuring that they have a good connection and that they are available for the hearing while using the virtual remote courtroom. If the connection is inadequate, the Court may proceed with the hearing in the party’s absence. If it is determined that you are driving your car during the hearing, you will be removed from the virtual courtroom. (Yes, this happens).
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