922 S. Park Circle, LLC vs. Velazquez

Where a party has completely failed to respond timely to requests for admission, section 2033.280 does not require a meet-and-confer before bringing a motion to deem the matters admitted.

Plaintiff’s counsel did not request a continuance before the July 24, 2026 hearing, although such a request could have been electronically filed. No attorney or other representative from the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman appeared at the hearing, and no one contacted the Court to request a continuance based on an emergency or other circumstance.

The record also reflects that, on July 15, 2026, the matter was on calendar for a hearing on the Demurrer to the Complaint. Plaintiff’s counsel did not appear at that hearing. The Court sustained the demurrer with leave to amend. Plaintiff’s counsel did not move at that hearing, or thereafter, to take the Motion to Deem Answer Admitted off calendar.

Based on the record before it, the Court finds that Plaintiff has not met its burden under Code of Civil Procedure sections 1008 or 473. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s Motion for Reconsideration is DENIED.

The Court Clerk to provide notice of the Court’s ruling.

4 30-2026-01587961 The Court has read and considered the Defendant’s Demurrer (ROA 11) and 922 S. Park Circle, the Complaint (ROA 2). LLC vs. Velazquez The Court OVERRULES the Demurrer.

The Defendant is ordered to file an Answer within 5 calendar days.

Plaintiff’s counsel is ordered to provide notice of the Court’s ruling.

Date: 08/28/2026 Courtroom Rules and Notices

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