Motion to Compel Production
interrogatories of such breadth are proper in this case, an omission that reasonably suggests lack of a proper discovery objective.” (Id.) It states that “[t] he time available before the motion filing deadline, and the extent to which the responding party was complicit in the lapse of available time, can ... be relevant,” and that an “evaluation of whether, from the perspective of a reasonable person in the position of the discovering party, additional effort appeared likely to bear fruit, should also be considered.” (Id.) The “level of effort that is reasonable is different in different circumstances, and may vary with the prospects for success. These are considerations entrusted to the trial court’s discretion and judgment, with due regard for all relevant circumstances.” (Id. at 432-33.)
Plaintiff’s 1 1⁄2 page letter addressing her document demands, form interrogatories and requests for production of documents is not sufficient to comply with Plaintiff’s meet and confer obligation. The letter cites to no legal authority. Filing the motion without at least sending a follow-up email, letter or making a telephone call was premature and does not demonstrate a good faith effort pursuant to Code Civ. Proc., § 2016.040.
Therefore, the motion is denied for failure to properly meet and confer.
Defendant shall give notice.
5 First Foundation Inc. vs. Keller
2025-01493220 Motion to Compel Production
This is continued to June 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Counsel are ordered to meet and confer by phone or in person on ALL outstanding discovery disputes (whether or not the discovery is currently the subject of a compel motion). This meet and confer shall include the subject of sanctions. The court will withhold its ruling on the June 1, 2026 submitted matter. Parties are to submit a joint statement regarding the meet and confer efforts specifically outlining which issues remain in dispute and why. This is to be filed no later than June 22, 2026.
Moving party will give notice 6 Kelson vs. Marriott International, Inc.
2021-01213506 Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Compliance With This Court’s Order Dated 02/03/2026
The unopposed motion by Defendant Residence Inn by Marriott, LLC, erroneously sued and served as Marriot International, Inc. (“Moving Party”), for an order compelling Plaintiff Kathryn Kelson (“Plaintiff”)
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