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Civil procedure — Discovery — Depositions — Protective order — Sanctions — Attorney’s fees 

Dec 01st, 2023 in by admin

Civil procedure — Discovery — Depositions — Protective order — Sanctions — Attorney’s fees — Motion for sanctions granted where defendant failed to appear for duly noticed deposition of corporate representative — Although defendant filed a motion for protective order, defendant failed to schedule a hearing on the motion before failing to appear — Plaintiff’s counsel is entitled to attorney’s fees for time related to deposition, filing of motion for sanctions, and attending hearing on motion for sanctions — Defendant has waived all objections, other than privilege, by failing to respond to discovery requests or request an extension of time within which to respond