AARON SMITH vs KAREN HOFFMAN
Motions to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories and Requests for Production; Request for Monetary Sanctions
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2025CLPA054810: AARON SMITH vs KAREN HOFFMAN 09/08/2026 in Department 42 Motions to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories and Requests for Production; Request for Monetary Sanctions
Motions: Defendant Karen Hoffmans Motion to Compel Responses from Plaintiff Aaron Smith as to: 1. Form Interrogatories 2. Special Interrogatories 3. Requests for Production of Documents
Tentative Rulings: The motions and underlying discovery were timely and properly served on counsel for Plaintiff. Plaintiff failed to respond to the underlying discovery and has not opposed the motions. All three motions are granted. Plaintiff shall provide objection-free, code-compliant responses by no later than October 2, 2026.
The Court awards monetary sanctions against Plaintiff and his counsel of record, Daniel Banafsheian, jointly and severally, in the amount of $210 per motion, for a total sanctions award of $630. The sanctions are due and payable within 30 days.
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