I am a paralegal and am working on a problem for a client.  This is a
case in California.  I need to know what grounds there are for
re-opening discovery.  The defendant and defendant?s attorney have
been delinguent, refusing to respond to discovery.  This includes
ignoring notices of deposition and refusing to attend the mediation.

The statute seems vague on the subject.  What I would really like to
know is if there is any relevant case law on the subject.

Sorry I can?t pay much.  Any help anyone could provide would be most appreciated.