Motion to Compel Initial Response to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One
25CV004624: REEDBURG vs FOX, et al. 07/23/2026 Hearing on Motion to Compel Initial Response to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One in Department 16C
Tentative Ruling
Defendant John Foxs (Defendant) motion to compel plaintiff in pro per Malekka Reedburg (Plaintiff) to serve verified initial responses, without objections, to Defendants Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, is UNOPPOSED and GRANTED.
Plaintiff shall serve verified initial responses, without objections, to Defendants Request for Production of Documents, Set One, no later than August 14, 2026.
Sanctions are denied because the motion was not opposed.
The notice of motion does not provide notice of the Courts tentative ruling system, as required by Local Rule 1.06. Defendant is directed to contact Plaintiff and advise of Local Rule 1.06 and the Courts tentative ruling procedure and the manner to request a hearing. If Defendant is unable to contact Plaintiff prior to hearing, moving counsel is ordered to appear at the hearing.
The minute order is effective immediately. No formal order pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1312, or further notice is required.
NOTICE:
Consistent with Local Rule 1.06(B), any party requesting oral argument on any matter on this calendar must comply with the following procedure:
To request limited oral argument, on any matter on this calendar, you must call the Department 16C Oral Argument Request Line at (916) 874-1475 by 4:00 p.m. the Court day before the hearing and advise opposing counsel. At the time of requesting oral argument, the requesting party shall leave a voice mail message: a) identifying themselves as the party requesting oral argument; b) indicating the specific matter/motion for which they are requesting oral argument; and c) confirming that it has notified the opposing party of its intention to appear and that opposing party may appear via Zoom using the Zoom link and Meeting ID indicated below. If no request for oral argument is made, the tentative ruling becomes the final order of the Court.
25CV004624: REEDBURG vs FOX, et al. 07/23/2026 Hearing on Motion to Compel Initial Response to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One in Department 16C
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*** EFFECTIVE APRIL 13, 2026, THIS DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED TO THE TANI G. CANTIL- SAKAUYE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 500 G STREET IN SACRAMENTO, CA 95814. ALL HEARINGS NOTICED FOR DEPARTMENT 54 WILL BE HEARD IN DEPARTMENT 16C OF THE NEW COURTHOUSE. ***
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25CV004624: REEDBURG vs FOX, et al. 07/23/2026 Hearing on Motion to Compel Initial Response to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One in Department 16C