MIGUEL CERVANTES SANCHEZ vs FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE

2026CUIC060314: MIGUEL CERVANTES SANCHEZ vs FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE 07/08/2026 in Department 43 Motion for Order Deeming Matter Admitted and Request for Monetary Sanctions

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The signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. Motion: Motion for Order Deeming Matters Admitted and Request for Monetary Sanctions Tentative Ruling: The unopposed Motion for Order Deeming Matters Admitted is GRANTED. The 20 matters stated in Defendants Requests for Admission, Set One dated March 20, 2026 (Exhibit A to the motion) are deemed admitted. The request for monetary sanctions is GRANTED in a reduced amount The preparation of these simple moving papers should not have taken more than two hours.

There was no opposition to review and no reply brief to prepare. The Court will allow an additional hour for appearance at the hearing for a total of three hours at $295 per hour totaling $885. Adding the $60 filing fee, the total monetary sanction award is $945 payable by plaintiff and counsel to defendant within 30 days. Moving party is ordered to serve notice of the Court’s ruling.