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Home My WebLink About99-04216?i ..-! $? ?..f:? I' rsY' `' ???:?d `.'i t .;F <.'4i ?f k,?'m'-' l? 4 OLGA POSEY and RICHARD B. POSEY as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Patricia A. Posey, Deceased, Plaintiffs V5. RICHARD f. KATZ, M.D., and THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ho. 9? yai? Miyee9mveeus Docket No. CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants ORDER AND NOW, this /3' day of 11999, upon consideration of the Petition pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. §5326 and good cause shown, it is hereby. ORDERED that Virginia Calega, M.D., Steve A. Prophet, M.D., Depak Patel, M.D., Jonathan Whitney, M.D., Venkateash Nadar, M.D., and Tania Hepner, appear for deposition. It is further ORDERED that the Office of the Prothonotary of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania shall issue subpoenas directing the above-named witnesses to appear for a deposition and to bring with them the documents referenced in the subpoenas. The depositions will continue until completed and will be taken in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Court. BY THE COURT: J K d N uJ: ?r=_ cti O cn ;7 Q CJ ;. Z rid y U OLGA POSEY and RICHARD B. POSEY as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Patricia A. Posey, Deceased, Plaintiffs VS. RICHARD). KATZ, M.D., and THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA t No. 49- V.2/(- CIVIL ACTION - LAW PETITION PURSUANT TO 42 Pa.C.S. 45326 AND NOW, comes the petitioners, Richard J. Katz, M.D., and the George Washington University, defendants in the above-named action presently pending in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, and respectfully petition this Honorable Court for an order directing Virginia Calega, M.D., Steven A. Prophet, M.D., Depak Patel, M.D., Jonathan Whitney, M.D., Venkateash Nadar, M.D., and Tania Hepner, to give testimony and/or to produce documents or other things for use in the matter presently pending in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. In support of said Petition, petitioners represent as follows: 1. Petitioners, Richard J. Katz, M.D., and the George Washington University, are interested defendants in a civil action pending in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, styled as Olga Posey and Richard B Posey, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Patricia A. Posey, Deceased v Richard J Katz M.D and the George Washington University, Civil Action number 0006578-98. 2. The above named witnesses are Pennsylvania residents and have personal knowledge of facts relevant and material to the resolution of the claims in the action pending in the District of Columbia. On February 18, 1999, petitioners obtained a Commission to take the testimony of the above-named witnesses issued by the Honorable Joan Zeldon of the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. Said Commission is attached hereto as exhibit "A". 4. On or about April 26, 1999, Petitioners obtained a second Commission to take the testimony of the above-mentioned witnesses issued by the Honorable Joan Zeldon of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Said Commission authorizes the Petitioners to take the depositions of the above-mentioned witnesses during the months of April, May or June, 1999. A true and correct copy of the aforementioned Order is attached hereto as exhibit "B". 5. On or about May 20, 1999, Petitioners obtained a consent order to extend discovery in which the Honorable Joan Zeldon of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia extended the Commission to take testimony dated April 26, 1999, through August 1999. A true and correct copy of the aforementioned consent order is attached hereto as exhibit "C". 6. The taking of testimony of the above-named witnesses is relevant with respect to the pending action in the District of Columbia and this Petition is made in good faith to obtain testimony for purposes of trial. Petitioners respectfully request that the proposed Order be granted directing the issuance of subpoenas for the taking of the depositions of the above-named witnesses. Petitioners' counsel has attempted to obtain the depositions of the above-mentioned deponents amicably and voluntarily without the need to resort to the instant petition to no avail. 8. It is believed, and therefore averred, that all of the individuals/witnesses reside and/or work in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 9. All of the depositions of the witnesses will take place in the offices of Reager & Adler, P.C. at 2331 Market Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. WHEREFORE, petitioners respectfully request that this Honorable Court enter an Order directing the issuance of subpoenas for the taking of the depositions of Virginia Calega, M.D., Steve A. Prophet, M.D., Depak Patel, M.D., Jonathan Whitney, M.D., Venkateash Nadar, M.D., and Tania Hepner for use in a matter pending in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Respectfully submitted, REAGER & ABy: omas illiams, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 67987 2331 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 763-1383 WILSON, ELSER, MOSKOWITZ, EDELMAN & DICKER LLP Paul D. Krause, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 220269 1341 G Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 626-7660 Counsel for Defendants Richard J. Katz, M.D., and The George Washington University Exhibit A I{nuulvuu: 4/IU/YY Y: bUi -> HEAUL-H tl. AULLH, AI INYSI P.,. 4 ti 04/10/99 FRI 09:55 FAI WEMED-DC SU,,yERIO.R'.COUgT.YOP.THE•D,ISTRIC.T..QE COLUMBIA :: , ... . Civil Division ' OCGA•FOSEY""d RTCffkpb-B,'pOS)zy- . " as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Patricia A. Posey, Deceased Plaintiffs, V. RICHARD J. KATZ, M.D. and THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Defendants. Civil Action No.: 0006578-98 Calendar 14 Judge Joan Zeldon The Next Event: Deadline for Discovery Requests 3/I8199 CONSENT ORDER Upon consideration of the Consent Motion of defendants Richard J. Katz, M.D., and the George Washington University to Appoint Examiner to Take Testimony in a Foreign Jurisdiction, it is this \StZ_'day of e21 , 1999, ORDERED; that the Maiion should be, and hereby is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED, that the Clerk shall forthwith issue to Leary Reporting, 112 West Main Street, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, or its designee, the commission to take testimony of: 1) Virginia Calega, M.D.; 2) Steven A. Prophet, M.D.; 3) Jeff Matzoni, M.D.; 4) Depak Patel, M.D.; 5) Jonathan Whitney, M.D.; 6) Venkatesh Nadar, M.D.; 7) Jon Dubin, D.O., and 8) Tania Hepner at their deposition during the months of February through April of 1999, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Date: Judge COCKETED FEB 2 21995 mAii-ED FEB 221999 335.! 04/10/90 FRI 09:55 FAX R'ENED-DC I?005 Cgpigs,to•.i , •Kra'usi:',Esqutre' •?' •' •Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker 1341 G Street, N.W. Suite 500 Washington, D.C.20005 Brian C. She vlin, Esquire Shevlin & Smith 1655 North Fort Myer Drive Suite 610 Alexandria, VA 22209 -2- 335.1 Exhibit B SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Civil Division OLGA POSEY and RICHARD B. POSEY as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Patricia A. Posey, Deceased Plaintiffs, V. Civil Action No.: 0006578-98 Calendar 14 Judge Joan Zeldon RICHARD J. KATZ, M.D. and THE The Next Event: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Discovery closed 6/13/99 Defendants. CONSENT ORDER Upon consideration of the Consent Motion of defendants Richard J. Katz, M.D., and the George Washington University to Appoint Examiner to Take Testimony in a Foreign v Jurisdiction, it is this -?L-G C?l day of, 1999, ORDERED, that the Motion should be and hereby is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED, that the Clerk shall forthwith issue to Leary Reporting, 112 West Main Street, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, or its designee, the commission to take testimony of. 1) Virginia Calega, M.D.; 2) Steven A. Prophet, M.D.; 3) Jeff Matzoni, M.D.; 4) Depak Patel, M.D.; 5) Jonathan Whitney, M.D.; 6) Venkatesh Nadar, M.D.; 7) Jon Dubin, D.O., and 8) Tania Hepner at their deposition during the months of April through June 1999, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Datet N", ,: c 1,999 1 1. ? ludae DOCKETED APR 2 71999 MAILED APR 2 J lyy9 19408.1 Copies to : Paul D. Krause, Esquire Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP 1341 G Street, N.W. Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20005 Brian C. Shevlin, Esquire Shevlin & Smith 1655 North Fort Myer Drive Suite 610 Alexandria, VA 22209 . ..'rr EXHIBIT C Recalved: 8/25/99 9:04 ; -> READER 8 ADLER, ATTNY9: Page 4 00/25/99 FRI 09:09 FAX WEIfED-DC SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Civil Division OLGA POSEY and RICIiARD B. POSEY as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Patricia A. Posey, Deceased Plaintiffs, V. Civil Action No.: 0006578-98 Calendar 14 Judge Joan Zeldon RICHARD J. KATZ, M.D. and THE The Next Event: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Discovery closed 6/18/99 Defendants. CONSENT ORDER TO EXTEND DISCOVERY Upon consideration of the Consent Motion of the parties to Extend Discovery, it is this ab* day of °1999, ORDERED, that the Motion should be and hereby is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED, that the discovery deadline for the above-referenced case shall be extended to and including August 31, 1999, and that the deadline for filing Motions shall be extended to September 14, 1999, and it is furtherrp„ 1 Aecarn ,App ORDERED, that all o ORDERED, that the Commission to Take Testimony previously entered by this Court on April 26, 1999, is hereby amended to extend the Commission to take testimony during the months of kfay through August 1999. Date: J ')O t Judge Domm MAY 2 MAILED .' X1004 Received: 6/25/99 9:04; 00/25/99 FRI 09:03 F.4% Copies to: Paul D. Krause, Esquire Wilson, EIser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP 1341 G Street, N.W. Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20005 Brian C. Shevlin, Esquire Shevlin & Smith 1655 North Fort Myer Drive Suite 610 Alexandria, VA 22209 .- REAGER & AOLER, ATTNVS; Pepe 5 WERED-DC tb 005 a Sent by: REA3ER 8 AJLER, ATTNVS 717 730 7366; VERIFICATION 07::B gg '6:03; Jetfax #981 ;Page a I, A;exander J. Chaudhry, attorney for Petitioner, certify that the statements made in the Petition Pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. 5326 are true and correct to the best of r.y know;edge, information and belief, and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 ALEXANDER J. CHAUDH UIRE Dated: 3..\vg 9T!(??j ,,4 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing Petition and Proposed Order was mailed, postage prepaid, this JA4b day of July, 1999, to: Brian C. Shevlin, Esquire 1655 North Fort Myer Drive Suite 610 Alexandria, VA 22209 ti r? a? 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