Reconstruction Experts, Inc. v. Gelt Reseda Fee Owner, LLC, et al.

Case No.: 25STCV29309 Matter: Motions to Deem Requests for Admissions Admitted Moving Party: Plaintiff Reconstruction Experts, Inc. Responding Party: None Tentative Ruling: Plaintiff Reconstruction Experts, Inc.'s motion to deem Request for Admissions (Set One) admitted against Gelt Reseda Fee Owner, LLC is granted. Plaintiff Reconstruction Experts, Inc.'s motion to deem Request for Admissions (Set One) admitted against Uhon Watermark Fee Owner, LLC is granted.

Plaintiff Reconstruction Experts, Inc. ("Plaintiff") filed this action against Defendants Gelt Reseda Fee Owner, LLC ("Gelt"), a California Limited Liability Corporation, Uhon Watermark Fee Owner, LLC ("Uhon"), and Does 1 through 20. The Complaint alleges three causes of action for: (1) breach of written contract; (2) account stated; and (3) declaratory relief.

A. Motion Against Defendant Gelt Reseda Fee Owner, LLC

Plaintiff moves to deem Requests for Admissions (Set One) admitted against Defendant Gelt. Plaintiff also requests the Court to impose monetary sanctions in the amount of $2,314 against Defendant Gelt. Defendant Gelt did not file an opposition.

Plaintiff contends that on May 22, 2026, it propounded discovery on Gelt, and to date, Gelt has not served responses. (Danker Decl., P. 6.) Thus, the Court deems Plaintiff's Request for Admissions (Set One) admitted against Gelt. The Court also grants Plaintiff's request for sanctions in the reduced amount of $1,394. Sanctions are granted against Gelt in the amount of $1,394. Sanctions are to be paid on or before September 28, 2026.

B. Motion Against Defendant Uhon Watermark Fee Owner, LLC

Plaintiff moves to deem Requests for Admissions (Set One) admitted against Defendant Uhon. Plaintiff also requests that the Court impose monetary sanctions in the amount of $2,314 against Defendant Gelt. Defendant Uhon did not file an opposition.

Plaintiff contends that on May 22, 2026, it propounded discovery on Uhon and to date, Uhon has not served responses. (Danker Decl., P. 6.) Thus, the Court deems Plaintiff's Request for Admissions (Set One) admitted against Uhon. The Court also grants Plaintiff's request for sanctions in the reduced amount of $1,394. Sanctions are granted against Uhon in the amount of $1,394. Sanctions are to be paid on or before September 28, 2026.

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