Rudyak v. Rudyak CA2/3
Appellants Regina Rudyak and Ginadan Capital, LLC appeal from an order imposing discovery sanctions in the amount of $20,492.50 after they unsuccessfully opposed a motion to compel answers and the production of documents at an oral deposition. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 2025.480, subd. (j).) Appellants contend the Civil Discovery Act (Discovery Act) (§ 2016.010 et seq.) does not authorize monetary sanctions against nonparties and, on that basis alone, they argue the order must be reversed. Contrary to Appellants’ contention, monetary sanctions are authorized “against any party, person, or attorney who unsuccessfully makes or opposes a motion to compel,” including a nonparty witness who has been ordered to testify pursuant to a deposition subpoena.
Comments on Rudyak v. Rudyak CA2/3