Kays v. FCA US, LLC

Case: Kays v. FCA US, LLC Case No. CV2025-1760 Hearing Date: August 19, 2026 Department Fourteen 9:00 a.m.

Plaintiffs Robert Kays and Jane Kays’ motion to compel initial disclosures is DENIED AS MOOT. (Code Civ. Proc., § 871.26.) After the parties executed a stipulation and protective order, defendant FCA US LLC served its supplemental document production on August 6, 2026. (Brown decl., ¶ 5, Exhibit 3.) Plaintiffs have not shown that, following this supplemental production, defendant’s initial disclosure remains deficient. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 1005, subd. (b) [reply due five court days before the hearing].)

Plaintiffs’ request for sanctions is DENIED. (Code Civ. Proc., § 871.26, subd. (j).) To the extent that defendant did not comply with Code of Civil Procedure section 871.26(b), defendant has shown good cause to not impose sanctions. (Brown decl., ¶¶ 2-8, Exhibits 1-6.)

The notice of motion does not provide notice of this Court’s tentative ruling system as required by Local Rule 11.2(b). Counsel for moving party, or the moving party if unrepresented by counsel, is ordered to notify the opposing party or parties immediately of the tentative ruling system.

If no hearing is requested, and no party appears at the hearing, this tentative ruling is effective immediately. No formal order pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312 or further notice is required.

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