Juneman v. FCA US LLC, et al.

CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0207145 Tentative Ruling on Motion for Sanctions: Defendant FCA US, LLC moves for sanctions under CCP 871.26(j) based on Plaintiff’s failure to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in CCP 871.26(b). The Motion is properly noticed and is unopposed.

CCP § 871.26(b) provides that within 60 days after the filing of the answer or other responsive pleading, all parties shall, without awaiting a discovery request, provide to all other parties an initial disclosure and documents pursuant to subdivisions (f), (g), and (h). 4

Defendant has established that Plaintiff failed to timely serve the mandatory initial disclosures within 60 days of the filing of Defendant’s responsive pleading, as required by CCP 871.26(b) and failed to provide complete information or the required documents. Defendants filed their responsive pleading on May 22, 2025. Plaintiff’s initial disclosures were due on July 21, 2025. Plaintiff served initial disclosures, along with a single document, on August 6, 2025. Plaintiff has not served any additional documents or disclosures. (Declaration of Lopez ¶¶ 2-8.)

Plaintiff has not established good cause for the failure to comply with CCP 871.26(b). Sanctions of $1,500 are therefore mandatory pursuant to CCP 871.26(j)(1). The Motion is GRANTED. Sanctions of $1,500 are payable within 15 business days of notice of entry of order.

KAMILLE VS. MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT, ET AL.