Case Number: BC708748 Hearing Date: September 24, 2019 Dept: 2

Cannon v. Bieber

Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant, Justin Bieber; Request for Sanctions is GRANTED. Defendant, Justin Bieber is ordered to appear for his deposition on a date duly noticed by Plaintiff without objection. Cal Code Civil Procedure § 2025.450.

A party can move to compel a party’s deposition where the deponent fails to proceed with the examination or to produce for inspection any document described in the deposition notice. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 2025.450.

Plaintiff has shown good cause for the Defendant’s deposition given he is a party to this action. Plaintiff attempted to meet and confer with defense counsel who anticipates that Plaintiff would move to compel Defendant’s deposition. Declaration of Tyler B. Borchard, Ex. E. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 2025.450(b)(2).

The court imposes sanctions of $560.00 against Defendant, Justin Bieber, for the failure to proceed with the examination without substantial justification. Cal Code Civil Procedure §2025.450(g).

Moving party is ordered to give notice.