Notice Of Motion And Motion To Deem Admissions Admitted And Request For Monetary Sanctions
Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Monday, June 08, 2026, Line 3.
1 - Defendant Jad Massis's unopposed Motion To Deem Admissions Admitted And Request For Monetary Sanctions is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART.
The record demonstrates Defendant properly served Requests for Admission and Plaintiff Azieb Kidane did not provide any responses to Defendant's requests. (See Code of Civil Procedure section 2033.280.) Plaintiff's failure to timely respond is not excused. No meet and confer requirement when no responses have been provided. Plaintiff's RFAs, Set One, dated February 10, 2026, are deemed admitted. Plaintiff Azieb Kidane shall pay $860 in sanctions to Defendant Jad Massis; payment within 30 days of notice of this order. (Code of Civil Procedure sections 2023.010, 2023.030, 2033.280(c).) To the extent Defendant seeks additional or different relief, the motion is denied.
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