Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Brandon Vargas

Case Number

23CV02717

Case Type

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 10:00

Nature of Proceedings

Motion for Deemed Admissions

Tentative Ruling

Jon O. Blanda, Angela A. Velen, Ashley Mulhorn for Plaintiff

Defendant is self-represented

Issue

Motion for deemed admissions.

Ruling

If Defendant Brandon Vargas provides verified responses to the Requests for Admissions (Set 1) to Plaintiff’s counsel no later than the time of the hearing on this motion, the motion will be denied.

If Defendant fails to provide verified responses to the Requests for Admissions (Set 1) to Plaintiff’s counsel prior to the time of the hearing on this motion, the motion will be granted, and the matters set forth in the Requests for Admissions will be deemed admitted.

Analysis

This is a collections case that was filed 6/26/23; damages sought of $20,573.24. Defendant filed an Answer on 8/8/23; it is a general denial; he is in pro per.

Plaintiff served Defendant Vargas with Requests for Admissions (Set 1) on August 2, 2023. While responses were due on September 6, 2023, no responses were received.

By letter dated September 7, 2023, Plaintiff provided Defendant with an extension to provide responses, without objection, within seven days, but Defendant again failed to respond. On September 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed the current motion for deemed admissions; no sanctions are sought. Defendant has not opposed the motion.

The Court’s Conclusions

The Court will enter the appropriate Orders.