FREDERIC KLASKE vs. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC., ET AL

Defendant filed a Motion to Compel Admissions on May 13, 2026. Marin County Rule, Civil 2.13B, requires the court to appoint a Discovery Facilitator to assist the parties to resolve discovery matters. Unfortunately, it appears that a Discovery Facilitator was not timely appointed to assist the parties to resolve the issue. Given this, the Court is not surprised to have not received a Declaration of Non-Resolution from either party. MCR Civ 2.13H. The matter is continued to the next motion hearing date of October 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the department to provide the parties with more time to meaningfully participate in the facilitator program. The motion will be heard with Defendant’s Motion to Compel Interrogatories, which is also set for hearing on that date.

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.

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 diving your car during the hearing, you will be removed from the virtual courtroom. (Yes, this happens).