Motion for Terminating Sanctions or, in the Alternative, Evidentiary Sanctions
2024CUBC031403: PENNY L LENNEMANN WHIGHAM vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. 07/23/2026 in Department 44 Motion for Terminating Sanctions
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The Court may adopt, modify or reject the tentative ruling after hearing. The tentative ruling has no legal effect unless and until adopted by the Court.
Motion: Defendant Ford Motor Companys Motion for Terminating Sanctions or, in the Alternative, Evidentiary Sanctions against Plaintiff
Tentative Ruling:
The Courts ruling on Defendant Ford Motor Companys Motion for Terminating Sanctions or, in the Alternative, Issue and Evidentiary Sanctions Against Plaintiff DEPENDS on whether Plaintiff appeared for and completed her deposition on July 21, 2026.
The Court will inquire of the parties at the hearing.
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