Salvador Jimenez, et al. vs Sonia Allen, et al.
Motion for Protective Order Barring Defendant Sonia Allen’s Deposition; Motion to Compel Defendant Sonia M. Allen to Appear at Deposition and Produce Documents; Order to Show Cause re: Discovery Compliance
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24CV-00168 Salvador Jimenez, et al. vs Sonia Allen, et al.
Motion for Protective Order Barring Defendant Sonia Allen's Deposition
The motion for protective order is GRANTED.
Defendant’s application for appointment of a guardian ad litem for Defendant Allen, was approved by the court on August 25, 2026. Sufficient evidence has been presented regarding Defendant’s medical condition and her inability to give deposition testimony.
This order does not prevent Plaintiff from taking the deposition of Defendant’s guardian ad litem.
Motion to Compel Defendant Sonia M. Allen to Appear at Deposition and Produce Documents
The motion to compel the deposition of Defendant Allen is DENIED.
Defendant’s application for appointment of a guardian ad litem for Defendant Allen, was approved by the court on August 25, 2026. Sufficient evidence has been presented regarding Defendant’s medical condition and her inability to give deposition testimony.
This order does not prevent Plaintiff from taking the deposition of Defendant’s guardian ad litem.
Order to Show Cause re: Discovery Compliance
VACATED. Defendant submitted an application for appointment of a guardian ad litem for Defendant Allen, in light of her lack of legal capacity due to her medical condition. That application was approved and signed by the Court on August 25, 2026.
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