Case Number: BC609672??? Hearing Date: February 21, 2017??? Dept: 73

2/21/17
Dept. 73
Rafael Ongkeko, Judge presiding

JULIAN TASEV, et al. v. SOURCE ALLIANCE GROUP, et al. (BC609672)

MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFFS TO PROVIDE FURTHER RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE; REQUEST FOR ORDER AWARDING MONETARY SANCTIONS AGAINST PLAINTIFFS JULIAN TASEV AND SALOMON PASSARIELLO JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY IN THE SUM OF $2,460.00

TENTATIVE RULING

Defendant Shahin Shokoofandeh?s motion to compel further responses to Special Interrogatory Nos. 1-3, 5-7, 10, 13-14, 21-22, 25, 27, and 33-35 is GRANTED. Plaintiffs? initial responses to these interrogatories were incomplete and evasive. The court finds willful discovery abuse. Defendant Shahin Shokoofandeh?s request for sanctions is granted in the amount of $1,860.00 against Plaintiffs Julian J. Tasev and Salomon Passariello, jointly and severally.

Notice of ruling by moving party.