Bryant, Jina v. Hodari MD Dermatology, Inc et al.

Douglas B Jacobs SBN 84153 20 Independent Circle Chico, CA 95973 (530) 342-6144

James J. Thompson SBN 63003 1660 Humbolt Rd. Chico, CA 95928 (530) 343-3695 The Court will prepare the order.

7-8. 24CV01908 Bryant, Jina v. Hodari MD Dermatology, Inc et al.

EVENT: (1) Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One, and for Sanctions (2) Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One

In light of the supplemental responses, the motions are moot. As to the question of sanctions, the issue boils down to whether the 10-day extension provided by Plaintiff’s counsel was reasonable. Under the circumstances the Court finds that it was. Importantly, the initial boiler plate objection only responses were obviously deficient. The discovery requests appear to be appropriate and at least some sort of substantive response should have been provided initially. Because the original responses were so deficient, this minimizes the obligation to provide a generous extension in this Court’s view.

Additionally, the fact trial is on the horizon militates against any type of lengthy extension. Lastly, Defendant waited until the day before the extension expired to seek essentially a second extension. Under these circumstances, the Court finds Plaintiff was not premature in filing this motion. Defendant is sanctioned in the total sum of $1,500 payable within 20 days of this order. Plaintiff shall prepare the form of order.

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