Marquez v. Ortega

OPINION

HALL, Judge.

¶ 1 Maria Marquez appeals from the judgment entered against her individually and as personal representative of the Estate of Alberto A. Marquez, (Marquez) on a jury verdict in favor of Rosario Ortega and Jane Doe Ortega, and Hayden Farms, Inc. (collectively, defendants). Marquez contends the trial court should not have denied her request to extend the expert disclosure and discovery deadlines. We conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion. We further conclude that the trial court was not required to hold a “culprit hearing” before imposing sanctions.…