Food 4 Less Supermarkets, Inc. v. Superior Court

Opinion

VOGEL (C. S.), J.

Introduction

If, in response to a demand for inspection and production of documents, a party files a timely but unverified response raising objections, including privilege, but also tenders other fact-specific responses, does the lack of verification result in a waiver of all objections? The trial court found that it did. We conclude to the contrary and grant a peremptory writ of mandate to compel the trial court to reverse its ruling.

Factual and Procedural Background

Tabatha Fletcher (plaintiff) filed an action for sexual harassment, intentional infliction of emotional…