KATHLEEN CRONIN VS. GARY KAPLAN ET AL

Matter on the Law & Motion and Discovery Calendar for Monday, August 31, 2026, Line 6, DEFENDANT GARY KAPLAN's Motion For Terminating Sanctions In The Form Of A Dismissal Of Plaintiff's Complaint Pursuant To C.C.P. Section 2023.010 (G) And 2023.030(D)(3).

The unopposed motion to dismiss this action as a terminating sanction is granted. The court previously ordered plaintiff Kathleen Cronin to submit to deposition within 20 days of the court's June 18, 2026 order. Cronin, who is self-represented, has not responded to counsel's efforts to schedule her deposition. Cronin has not opposed this motion and it appears that she has abandoned the case. Because defendant has no ability to depose Cronin without her participation in this case, and thereby to obtain the necessary discovery to prepare for trial, the court concludes that dismissal is warranted and lesser remedies would not cure the prejudice to defendant.

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