Genshlea v. FCA US LLC
two motions to compel further responses
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Case: Genshlea v. FCA US LLC Case No. CV2025-1542 Hearing Date: May 26, 2026 Department Fourteen 9:00 a.m.
On the Court’s own motion, plaintiff Joseph Genshlea’s two motions to compel further responses (filed April 16, 2026) are CONTINUED to July 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Department Fourteen. The parties are DIRECTED to further meet and confer regarding the issues identified plaintiff’s motions – in person, by videoconference, or by telephone – by June 18, 2026. (Code Civ. Proc., § 2016.040, subd. (a) [“A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt, either in person, by telephone, or by videoconference, to informally resolve each issue presented by the motion”]); see also Townsend v. Superior Court (1998) 61 Cal.App.4th 1431, 1434-1435 & 1439; Meagle decls., ¶¶ 4-8, Exhibits C & D; Graham decls., ¶¶ 5-7, Exhibits B-D.)
By July 2, 2026, plaintiff MUST file: (1) a new meet and confer declaration regarding the parties’ meet and confer efforts and any remaining issues for the Court’s determination; and (2) a separate statement regarding discovery still at issue. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1345.)
By July 16, 2026, defendant FCA US LLC may file a responsive meet and confer declaration and separate statement.
If there are no remaining issues, plaintiff is DIRECTED to request that the July 28, 2026, hearing be vacated.
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