MARIA FRANCESCA SULAIMANI VS. HILARY PASSMAN ET AL

Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Line 3. PLAINTIFF MARIA SULAIMANI's Motion To Compel Discovery Responses And For Monetary Sanctions.

Plaintiff Maria Francesca Sulaimani's motion to compel further responses to requests for production 59, 65, 67, 69, 71-75, 83, 84, 85, 86. 89, 90, 92 is denied. Plaintiff failed to provide a separate statement or concise outline, which is a mandatory requirement. (Code of Civil Procedure section 2031.310(b)(3); California Rules of Court, rule 3.1345(a).) Indeed, Plaintiff failed to provide a copy of her requests for production and Defendant's responses so the court has no way to analyze this discovery dispute. Defendant's attempt to respond to the merits of Plaintiff's motion and Plaintiff's untimely reply separate statement does not cure the defect.

Plaintiff failed to act with substantial justification. Plaintiff Maria Francesca Sulaimani shall pay $2,760 to Defendants Hilary Passman and Devil's Teeth, Inc. as sanctions by August 28, 2025. (See Code of Civil Procedure sections 2023.010, 2023.030 & 2031.310(h).)

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