BULLARD vs LSG SANTA CRUZ PROPERTY LLC, et al.

25CV110671: BULLARD vs LSG SANTA CRUZ PROPERTY LLC, et al. 08/27/2026 Hearing on Motion to Quash Motion to Quash Deposition; filed by LSG Santa Cruz Property LLC (Defendant) CRS# 552912167010 in Department 520

Tentative Ruling - 08/27/2026 Jamilah A. Jefferson

The Motion to Quash Motion to Quash Plaintiff's First Amended Notice of Deposition and/or for Protective Order filed by LSG Santa Cruz Property LLC on 07/02/2026 is Granted in Part.

The Motion of Defendant and Cross-Complainant LSG Santa Cruz Property LLC (“Cross- Complainant”) to Quash or in the Alternative, for Protective Order as to Deposition Notice of PMK is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. DISCUSSION The Motion to Quash is DENIED. In the alternative, the Protective Order is GRANTED IN PART. Defendant and Defendant's counsel is ordered to produce its PMK at a properly noticed deposition pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.220 on a date of Plaintiff's counsel’s choice, given that Defendant and its counsel are provided with at least ten (10) calendar days’ notice. (Code Civ.

Proc., § 2025.270, subd. (a).) Defendant and counsel are authorized to appear remotely. However, parties must work together to ensure all exhibits to be used during the deposition are readily and easily accessible. Any additional "burden" related to sharing exhibits (either in hard copy or electronic form) because of the remote nature of the deposition shall be borne by Defendant's counsel, including any additional costs.

NOTICE: This tentative ruling will automatically become the court’s final order on August 20, 2026 unless, by no later than 4:00 P.M. on August 19, 2026, a party to the action notifies BOTH: 1) the court by emailing Dept520@alameda.courts.ca.gov; AND 2) all opposing counsel or selfrepresented parties (by telephone or email) that the party is contesting this tentative ruling.

The subject line (RE:) of the email must state: “Request for CONTESTED HEARING: [the case name], [number].” When a party emails to contest a tentative ruling, the party must identify the specific holding(s) within the ruling they wish to contest via oral argument.

The court does not provide court reporters for hearings in civil departments. A party who wants a record of the proceedings must engage a private court reporter. (Local Rule 3.95.) Any privately retained court reporter must also participate via video conference. Their email must be provided to the court at the time the Notice of Contest is emailed.

ALL CONTESTED LAW AND MOTION HEARINGS ARE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE VIDEO unless an in person appearance is required by the court. Invitations to participate in the 25CV110671: BULLARD vs LSG SANTA CRUZ PROPERTY LLC, et al. 08/27/2026 Hearing on Motion to Quash Motion to Quash Deposition; filed by LSG Santa Cruz Property LLC (Defendant) CRS# 552912167010 in Department 520 video proceeding will be sent by the court upon receipt of timely notice of contest. A party may give email notice they will appear in court in person for the hearing, however all other counsel/parties and the JUDGE MAY APPEAR REMOTELY.