Garcia Trujillo v. Tony Avis Hay Service
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JAIME GARCIA TRUJILLO, No. 2:21–cv–1446–MCE–KJN Plaintiff, ORDER v. (ECF No. 34.) TONY AVIS HAY SERVICE, et al., Defendants. 16 On February 7, 2023, the court heard arguments regarding plaintiff’s motion for sanctions against defendant Joe Avis Farms, LLC. Plaintiff seeks attorneys’ fees and enforcement of a prior order compelling responses to certain discovery requests. Regarding the outstanding discovery, plaintiff requests permission to be allowed on the premises of Joe Avis Farms so counsel can inspect and copy responsive records, and requests an order that Joe Avis Farms bear the costs for this inspection. (ECF No. 34.) Defendant filed late opposition, contending all discovery was produced as previously ordered and sanctions are unwarranted. (ECF No. 38.) After considering the written briefing, the oral argument, and the applicable law, the court grants plaintiff’s motion in part. Plaintiff is awarded the…