Lee Lam Zamora v. Bakery Depot Supplies Inc.
Ex parte application to continue trial
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Case No. 23NWCV04159 This wrongful termination action was filed by Plaintiff Lee Lam Zamora on December 21, 2023.
Trial was initially set for August 1, 2025. By stipulation of the parties, trial was continued to May 19, 2026. On April 8, 2026, trial was continued again by stipulation to October 15, 2026.
On July 15, 2026, Plaintiff propounded various discovery requests which remain unanswered. (Grigorian Decl., P.P.15-16.)
Plaintiff has filed nine discovery motions which are scheduled to be heard on September 18, 2026; October 2, 2026; October 6, 2026; October 20, 2026; October 22, 2026; November 10, 2026; November 16, 2026; and November 17, 2026.
Plaintiff applies ex parte to continue trial for nine months, or in the alternative, to advance the discovery motions to be heard before the currently scheduled trial date. Plaintiff declares that Plaintiff has not been able to complete any depositions and has not finalized written discovery. In addition, the parties have not engaged in any meaningful settlement discussions or private mediation. (Id., P.21.)
The ex parte application is DENIED.
Plaintiff has not demonstrated due diligence in seeking discovery. On April 8, 2026, trial was continued to October 15, 2026, yet Plaintiff waited until July 15, 2026 to propound additional discovery. Now, all but one of Plaintiff's motions to compel discovery are set beyond the deadline to hear discovery motions. Plaintiff's predicament is one of Plaintiff's own making.
Moving party to give notice.
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