Judge Tanaka, Gary Y.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for motion to compel further responses, deposition, protective order, physical exam, and mental exam. IDCs required before specified discovery motions when parties are represented by counsel.
Judge Tanaka, Gary Y.'s rule states these limits: 7 pages. IDC briefs must not exceed 7 pages.
Judge Tanaka, Gary Y.'s rule states these limits: 10 pages. Trial briefs must not exceed 10 pages.
Judge Tanaka, Gary Y.'s formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring and table of contents. Trial binders must be tabbed, three-ring binders with a table of contents.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Case management statements must be filed using mandatory Form CM-110.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions to compel further responses must include a meet and confer declaration showing good faith attempt to resolve issues.
Parties may contact Judge Tanaka, Gary Y.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (310) 787-3716. Chambers can be contacted by phone at (310) 787-3716 during 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with recess 12-1:30 PM.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Tanaka, Gary Y.. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Conditionally sealed documents must be emailed unredacted to Dept M; motions to seal must be e-filed per CRC 2.550-2.551.
Yes. Judge Tanaka, Gary Y. requires bundling for covered papers. Parties must jointly prepare and lodge a tabbed three-ring trial binder with table of contents at FSC.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the 2019 Mandatory Electronic Filing General Order.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the hearing.
Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Complaint must be served on all defendants; proofs of service must be filed within 60 days of complaint filing.
All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the 2019 Mandatory Electronic Filing General Order.
Conditionally sealed documents must be emailed unredacted to Dept M; motions to seal must be e-filed per CRC 2.550-2.551.
Case management statements must be filed using mandatory Form CM-110.
Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the hearing.
Complaint must be served on all defendants; proofs of service must be filed within 60 days of complaint filing.
Proofs of service for Complaint must be filed within 60 calendar days of complaint filing.
Cross-complaints adding new parties must be served; proofs of service filed within 30 days of cross-complaint filing.
Proofs of service for cross-complaints adding new parties must be filed within 30 calendar days of cross-complaint filing.
Responsive papers to OSC must be filed and served at least 5 calendar days before the hearing.
Motions to compel further responses must include a meet and confer declaration showing good faith attempt to resolve issues.
IDCs required before specified discovery motions when parties are represented by counsel.
IDC briefs must not exceed 7 pages.
Supplemental discovery briefs must be e-filed at least 5 court days prior to the motion hearing.
Trial briefs must not exceed 10 pages.
Motions in limine must be accompanied by a declaration per Local Rule 3.57(a).
Motions in limine must be numbered consecutively in the caption; opposition/reply must identify corresponding motion number.
Joint trial binders must be prepared and submitted at least 5 court days prior to FSC.
Trial documents must be exchanged and served at least 5 calendar days prior to FSC.
Parties must jointly prepare and lodge a tabbed three-ring trial binder with table of contents at FSC.
Trial binders must be tabbed, three-ring binders with a table of contents.
Three sets of tabbed, numerically organized three-ring trial exhibit binders must be submitted at trial.
Chambers can be contacted by phone at (310) 787-3716 during 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with recess 12-1:30 PM.