Notwithstanding the outcome of the particular discovery motion, the court shall impose a monetary sanction ordering that any party or attorney who fails to confer as required pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by anyone as a result of that conduct. Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 2023.020 Added by Stats 2004 ch 182 (AB 3081),s 23, eff. 7/1/2005.