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Filing # 133098871 E-Filed 08/20/2021 12:25:47 PM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE
20°4 JUDICIAL COURT IN AND FOR
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 2020-000616 CA
DEBORAH COOPER BURG, by and
Through her Court-appointed Guardian
RICKY BURG; NICOLE BURG, her
Daughter; and RICKY BURG, her spouse,
Plaintiffs,
Vs.
WEST FLORIDA PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC;
DILENDRA WEERASINGHE; JOHN RIOUX;
FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC., d/b/a
FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; SUSAN BRUNER;
ABIGAIL UTECH; NANDINI KIRI, M.D.; NANDINI KIRI;
HARBOR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC., AHSAN KAMAL;
SOVI JOSEPH, M.D.; SOVI JOSEPH; DOMINGO E.
GALLIANO, JR., P.A.; DOMINGO GALLIANO, JR;
ARTURO RODRIGUEZ-MARTIN, M.D.,P.L.;
ARTURO RODRIGUEZ-MARTIN; MILLENNIUM
PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC d/b/a MILLENNIUM
PHYSICIAN GROUP; CATHY CRISS; LIFE CARE
CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.; PUNTA GORDA
MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER.
OF PUNTA GORDA; LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC;
and VANCE MALONEY, III,
Defendants.
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DEFENDANTS’ LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL
INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA, and LIFE CARE
PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
COME NOW Defendants, LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., PUNTA
GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA.,
and LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC., by and through the undersigned counsel, and
pursuant to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.280(c), hereby respectfully request this Honorable
Court enter a protective order relative to matters outside the scope of Plaintiff's Notice of
Deposition of Corporate Representative, as follows:
1 Plaintiff filed a Notice of Deposition for Eduardo Diaz, as the designated corporate
representative pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.310(b)(6) regarding “[t]he
relationship between Defendant Dr. Vance Maloney, III and Life Care Physician
Services, LLC and Life Care Centers of America, Inc., and Punta Gorda Medical
Investors, LLC d/b/a Life Care Center of Punta Gorda.” A copy of Plaintiffs Notice is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
The deposition proceeded as scheduled and Eduardo Diaz was produced as the corporate
representative on the specified topic regarding Dr. Maloney’s relationship with the three
corporate Defendants. Throughout the questioning, however, Plaintiff attempted to elicit
testimony from Dr. Diaz on topics not included in the deposition notice and beyond the
knowledge and preparation of this witness, including but not limited to the insurance
coverage, individual ownership of the corporate Defendants, ownership of other
corporations not named in this case, interpretation of “official” documents (from the
internet), the witness’ own training as to statutory responsibilities, and interpretation of
certain policies and procedures not identified in the Notice. Because these topics did not
relate to Dr. Maloney’s relationship with the corporate entities, the undersigned
instructed the witness not to answer so that this motion can be brought before the Court.
A copy of the deposition transcript will be filed with the Court upon receipt.
This Court should protect the Defendants from this conduct. It is well established that the
purpose of a corporate representative deposition is to elicit testimony from a corporation
on topics stated with reasonable particularity, such that an individual becomes the voice
of the corporation on that topic. Carriage Hills Condo v. JBH Roofing, 109 So. 3d 329
(2013). Here, Dr. Diaz has no knowledge regarding the insurance or other irrelevant
issues raised by the Plaintiff and was not designated as the corporate representative to
speak to those issues. Therefore, any attempt to elicit testimony in these areas is
improper, and serves only to annoy and harass, rather than facilitate meaningful
discovery.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, PUNTA GORDA
MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER OR PUNTA GORDA, and LIFE
CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC., respectfully request that this Court grant their Motion
for Protective Order regarding deposition questioning beyond the scope of the deposition notice
and for such other relief as this Court deems just and proper.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
WE HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was e-filed with
the Clerk of Court through the E-Filing Portal on August 20, 2021 and is to be e-served by the
Court Clerk to: ALL COUNSEL LISTED ON THE ATTACHED SERVICE LIST.
CHIMPOULIS & HUNTER, P.A.
150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 510
Plantation, FL 33324
Telephone: 954-463-0033 / Fax: 954-463-9562
/s/ Susanne Riedhammer
By:
JAY P. CHIMPOULIS, ESQ.
Florida Bar No: 561533
JChimpoulis@ChimpoulisHunter.com
SUSANNE E. RIEDHAMMER, ESQ.
Florida Bar No: 159638
SRiedhammer@ChimpoulisHunter.com
SERVICE LIST
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS
Edward R. Blumberg, Esq.
Deutsch Blumberg & Caballero, P.A.
100 N Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2802
Miami, FL 33132
ERB@DeutschBlumberg.com
RMitchell@DeutschBlumberg.com
ccaballero@deutschblumberg.com
heastillo@deutschblumberg.com
bblumberg@deutschblumberg.com
CO-COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS
John M. Steward, Esquire
Michael J. Swan, Esquire
Rossway Swan Tierney Barry & Oliver, P.L
jstewart@rosswayswan.com; mswan@rosswayswan.com; cdelo@roswayswan.com
Counsel for Defendant, Dr. John Rioux and Gulf Pointe Surgical
Victoria N. Ferrentino, Esq.
Natalie J. Davy, Esq.
Bush, Graziano, Rice & Platter, P.A.
100 S. Ashley Drive, Suite 1400
Tampa, FL 33602-3423
VFerrentino@BGRPlaw.com
NDav' BGRPlaw.com
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANTS, DR. NANDINI KIRI AND NANDINIKIRI, MLD.., P.A.
AND HARBOR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
Richard B. Mangan, Esq.
Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain
& Mangan, P.A.
1 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, 11th Floor,
Tampa, FL 33609-2764
Richard. Mangan@Rissman.com
Stephanie.Doylet ssman.com
COUNSEL FOR DR. WEERASINGHE
Richard Bowers , Esquire RBowers@BankerLopez.com
RichardM. Sebek, Esquire RSebek« ankerLopez.com
Banker Lopez Gassler P.A
501 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700
Tampa, FL 33602
Service-rbowers@bankerlopez.com
Service-bscheele@bankerlopez.com
COUNSEL FOR DR. SOVI JOSEPH
Jeffrey Goodis, Esquire
Brett Gliosca, Esquire
La Cava Jacobson
150 2nd Avenue North, Suite 1500
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Stp-pleadings@liglegal.com
bgliosca@liglegal.com;
mmorgan@liglegal.com
COUNSEL FOR FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & ABIGAIL UTECH MD
Ronald E, Bush, Esq.
Bush, Graaziano, Rice & Platter PA
100 So. Ahsley Drive, #1400
Tampa, FL 33602
serve@begrplaw.com
bconde berplaw.com
COUNSEL FOR SUE BRUNER
R. Ryan Rivas, Esq.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
2701 N. Rocky Point Drive, Suite 400
Tampa, Florida 33607
Office: 813,329.3880 ext. 4102
Direct: 813.329.3882
trivas@hallboothsmith.com
NContreras@hallboothsmith.com
COUNSEL FOR CATHY CRISS AND MILLENIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC
Ron M. Campbell, Esq.
Daniel C. Calvert, Esq.
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
27300 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 200
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Telephone: (239)690-7924
Telefax: (239)738-7778
Ron.campbell@csklegal.com
Daniel.calvert@csklegal.com
Krystal.perez@ecsklegal.com
Daniela.perez@esklegal.com
Filing # 132755683 E-Filed 08/16/2021 02:41:04 PM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20" JUDICIAL COURT IN AND
FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
DEBORAH COOPER BURG, by and through GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
her Court-appointed Guardian, RICKY
BURG; NICOLE BURG, her daughter; and CASE NO. 2020-000616 CA
RICKY BURG, her spouse,
Plaintiffs,
Vv.
WEST FLORIDA PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC;
DILENDRA WEERASINGHE; JOHN RIOUX;
FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. d/b/a
FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; SUSAN
BRUNER; ABIGAIL UTECH; NANDINI KIRI,
M.D., P.A.; NANDINI KIRI; SOVI JOSEPH,
M.D., P.A.; SOVI JOSEPH; MILLENNIUM
PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC d/b/a
MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP;
CATHY CRISS; LIFE CARE CENTERS OF
AMERICA, INC.; PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL
INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER
OF PUNTA GORDA; LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN
SERVICES, LLC; and VANCE MALONEY, III,
Defendants.
NOT] AKIN {IDEQ AND VIDEO ON REN OOM N-
(This is a reserved deposition date as ordered by the Court.)
(Deponent to be produced by counsel for Life Care Physician Services, LLC)
(Witness availability date provided by defense counsel on Friday, August 13,
2021 at 5:06 pm)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned attorneys will take the videotaped and
videoconferenced (ZOOM)/in-person deposition of the following at the date and time
indicated:
- EXHIBIT
Deutsch Blumberg 1A
& Caballero,
PA,
NEW WORLD TOWER + 100 N. BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 2802 « MIAM!, FLORIOA $3182 + TEL (908) 388-6920 |
Name: EDUARDO DIAZ,
as FRCP, 1.310(b)(6) designated
corporate representative of Defendant Life Care Physician
Services, LLC as to the matter(s) listed herein:
The relationship between Defendant Dr. Vance Maloney, IIT
and Life Care Physician Services, LLC and Life Care Centers
of America, Inc., and Punta Gorda Medical Investors, LLC
d/b/a Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Date/Time: Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Actual location to be provided at a later date
and/or via Zoom Videoconference
Zoom meeting link:
ys U2vi 00m 067. vwd= DVDcXp ven RKY
Meeting ID: 840 3324 0674
Passcode: 310396
upon oral examination before Veritext Reporting, or any other Notary Public or officer
authorized by law to take depositions in the State of Florida. The oral examination will
continue from day to day until completed. The deposition is being taken for the purpose of
discovery, for use at trial, or for such other purposes as are permitted under the Rules of
Court, including the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure.
CERTIFICATE
OF SERVICE
WE HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been
furnished by e-service this 16™ day of August, 2021 to: see attached service list.
DEUTSCH BLUMBERG
& CABALLERO, P.A,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
New World Tower, Suite 2802
100 North Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132
Tel: (305) 358-6329 / Fax: (305) 358-9304
E-mails: erb@deutschblumberg.com;
rmitchell@deutschblumberg.com
By: /s/Edward
R, Blumberg
EDWARD R. BLUMBERG, ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 190870
Deutsch
& Caballire, PH.
(NEW WORLD TOWED 100 N, BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, GUITE 2802 » MIAMI. FLORIDA $3132 » TEL (308) 958-0220:
BURG v. WEST FLORIDA PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC, et al.
CASE NO, 2020-000616 CA
SERVICE LIST
John M. Stewart, Esquire
Michael J. Swan, Esquire
Rossway Swan Tierney Barry & Oliver, P.L.
Co-Counsel for PLAINTIFFS
2101 Indian River Boulevard, Suite 200
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Telephone: (772) 231-4440
E-Malls: jstewart@rosswayswan.com; mswan@rosswayswan.com; cdelo@rosswayswan.com
Richard K. Bowers, Esquire
Brandon R. Scheele, Esquire
Bankers Lopez Gassler, P.A.
Attorneys for DILENDRA WEERASINGHE
501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700
Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone; 813-221-1500
Fax: 813-222-3066
rbowers@bankerlopez.com
Email: service-rbowers@bankerlopez.com ; service-bscheele@bankerlopez.com
Jay P. Chimpoulis, Esquire
Susanne E. Riedhammer, Esquire
Chimpoulis & Hunter, P.A.
Attorneys for Defendants PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE
CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA; LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC; and VANCE MALONEY,
Tl
150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 510
Plantation, FL 33324
Telephone: 954-463-0033
Fax: 954-463-9562
Email: JCHimpoulis@ChimpoulisHunter.com
Victoria N. Ferrentino, Esq
Erin B. Reynolds, Esq
Bush Grazlano Rice & Platter, P.A
Attorneys for Defendants WEST FLORIDA PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC and JOHN RIOUX
100 S. Ashley Drive, #1400
Tampa, FL. 33602
Telephone: 813-228-7000
Fax: 813-273-0091
Emails: vferrentino@barplaw.com; eserve@barplaw.com; and dhensley@barplaw.com
ereynolds@bgrplaw.com
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Brett P. Gliosca, Esq.
Jeffrey M. Goodis, Esq.
LA CAVA JACOBSON & GOODIS, P.A.
Attorneys for Defendants SOVI JOSEPH and SOVI JOSEPH, M.D., P.A.
200 Central Avenue, Suite 250
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Office: 727-477-1013
Fax: 727-550-0811
Emails: stp-pleadings@liglegal.com; baliosca@ljglegal.com; mmorgan@liglegal.com
Ronald E, Bush, Esq.
Frances G. Prockop, Esq.
Alexandra S, Farren, Esq.
Bush Graziano Rice & Platter, P.A.
Attorneys for Defendant FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. and ABIGAIL UTECH
100 S, Ashley Drive, Suite 1400
Tampa, FL 33602
Office: 813-228-7000
Fax: 813-229-6316
Emails: eserve@bgrplaw.com; Iplyushko@barplaw.com; bconde@barplaw.com
R. Ryan Rivas, Esq.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Attorneys for SUSAN BRUNER
2701 North Rocky Point Drive, Suite 400
Tampa, Florida 33607
Telephone — 727-568-8435
Emails: rrivas@hallboothsmith.com; mhobbs@hallboothsmith.com
Barry A. Postman, Esq.
Ron M. Campbell, Esq.
Daniel C. Calvert, Esq.
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Attorneys for CATHY CRISS and MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC d/b/a
MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP
27300 Riverview Center Boulevard, Suite 200
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Telephone: 239-690-7925
Facsimile: 239-738-7778
Emails: barry.postman@csklegal.com; ron.campbell@csklegal.com;
daniel,calvert@csklegal.com;krystal. perez@csklegal.com; daniela.perez@csklegal.com
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Walter H, Tache, Esq.
Gavrila A. Brotz, Esq.
Tache, Bronis, and Descalzo, P.A.
Co-Counsel for Defendant FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
150 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 600
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone: 305-537-9565
Facsimile: 305-537-9567
Emails: wtache@tachebronis.com; service@tachebronis.com; gbrotz@tachebronis.com
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Filing # 133098871 E-Filed 08/20/2021 12:25:47 PM IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE 20°4 JUDICIAL COURT IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO. 2020-000616 CA DEBORAH COOPER BURG, by and Through her Court-appointed Guardian RICKY BURG; NICOLE BURG, her Daughter; and RICKY BURG, her spouse, Plaintiffs, Vs. WEST FLORIDA PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC; DILENDRA WEERASINGHE; JOHN RIOUX; FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC., d/b/a FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; SUSAN BRUNER; ABIGAIL UTECH; NANDINI KIRI, M.D.; NANDINI KIRI; HARBOR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC., AHSAN KAMAL; SOVI JOSEPH, M.D.; SOVI JOSEPH; DOMINGO E. GALLIANO, JR., P.A.; DOMINGO GALLIANO, JR; ARTURO RODRIGUEZ-MARTIN, M.D.,P.L.; ARTURO RODRIGUEZ-MARTIN; MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC d/b/a MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP; CATHY CRISS; LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.; PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER. OF PUNTA GORDA; LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC; and VANCE MALONEY, III, Defendants. / DEFENDANTS’ LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA, and LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER COME NOW Defendants, LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA., and LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC., by and through the undersigned counsel, and pursuant to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.280(c), hereby respectfully request this Honorable Court enter a protective order relative to matters outside the scope of Plaintiff's Notice of Deposition of Corporate Representative, as follows: 1 Plaintiff filed a Notice of Deposition for Eduardo Diaz, as the designated corporate representative pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.310(b)(6) regarding “[t]he relationship between Defendant Dr. Vance Maloney, III and Life Care Physician Services, LLC and Life Care Centers of America, Inc., and Punta Gorda Medical Investors, LLC d/b/a Life Care Center of Punta Gorda.” A copy of Plaintiffs Notice is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. The deposition proceeded as scheduled and Eduardo Diaz was produced as the corporate representative on the specified topic regarding Dr. Maloney’s relationship with the three corporate Defendants. Throughout the questioning, however, Plaintiff attempted to elicit testimony from Dr. Diaz on topics not included in the deposition notice and beyond the knowledge and preparation of this witness, including but not limited to the insurance coverage, individual ownership of the corporate Defendants, ownership of other corporations not named in this case, interpretation of “official” documents (from the internet), the witness’ own training as to statutory responsibilities, and interpretation of certain policies and procedures not identified in the Notice. Because these topics did not relate to Dr. Maloney’s relationship with the corporate entities, the undersigned instructed the witness not to answer so that this motion can be brought before the Court. A copy of the deposition transcript will be filed with the Court upon receipt. This Court should protect the Defendants from this conduct. It is well established that the purpose of a corporate representative deposition is to elicit testimony from a corporation on topics stated with reasonable particularity, such that an individual becomes the voice of the corporation on that topic. Carriage Hills Condo v. JBH Roofing, 109 So. 3d 329 (2013). Here, Dr. Diaz has no knowledge regarding the insurance or other irrelevant issues raised by the Plaintiff and was not designated as the corporate representative to speak to those issues. Therefore, any attempt to elicit testimony in these areas is improper, and serves only to annoy and harass, rather than facilitate meaningful discovery. WHEREFORE, Defendants, LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER OR PUNTA GORDA, and LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC., respectfully request that this Court grant their Motion for Protective Order regarding deposition questioning beyond the scope of the deposition notice and for such other relief as this Court deems just and proper. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WE HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was e-filed with the Clerk of Court through the E-Filing Portal on August 20, 2021 and is to be e-served by the Court Clerk to: ALL COUNSEL LISTED ON THE ATTACHED SERVICE LIST. CHIMPOULIS & HUNTER, P.A. 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 510 Plantation, FL 33324 Telephone: 954-463-0033 / Fax: 954-463-9562 /s/ Susanne Riedhammer By: JAY P. CHIMPOULIS, ESQ. Florida Bar No: 561533 JChimpoulis@ChimpoulisHunter.com SUSANNE E. RIEDHAMMER, ESQ. Florida Bar No: 159638 SRiedhammer@ChimpoulisHunter.com SERVICE LIST COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS Edward R. Blumberg, Esq. Deutsch Blumberg & Caballero, P.A. 100 N Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2802 Miami, FL 33132 ERB@DeutschBlumberg.com RMitchell@DeutschBlumberg.com ccaballero@deutschblumberg.com heastillo@deutschblumberg.com bblumberg@deutschblumberg.com CO-COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS John M. Steward, Esquire Michael J. Swan, Esquire Rossway Swan Tierney Barry & Oliver, P.L jstewart@rosswayswan.com; mswan@rosswayswan.com; cdelo@roswayswan.com Counsel for Defendant, Dr. John Rioux and Gulf Pointe Surgical Victoria N. Ferrentino, Esq. Natalie J. Davy, Esq. Bush, Graziano, Rice & Platter, P.A. 100 S. Ashley Drive, Suite 1400 Tampa, FL 33602-3423 VFerrentino@BGRPlaw.com NDav' BGRPlaw.com COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANTS, DR. NANDINI KIRI AND NANDINIKIRI, MLD.., P.A. AND HARBOR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC Richard B. Mangan, Esq. Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan, P.A. 1 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, 11th Floor, Tampa, FL 33609-2764 Richard. Mangan@Rissman.com Stephanie.Doylet ssman.com COUNSEL FOR DR. WEERASINGHE Richard Bowers , Esquire RBowers@BankerLopez.com RichardM. Sebek, Esquire RSebek« ankerLopez.com Banker Lopez Gassler P.A 501 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700 Tampa, FL 33602 Service-rbowers@bankerlopez.com Service-bscheele@bankerlopez.com COUNSEL FOR DR. SOVI JOSEPH Jeffrey Goodis, Esquire Brett Gliosca, Esquire La Cava Jacobson 150 2nd Avenue North, Suite 1500 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Stp-pleadings@liglegal.com bgliosca@liglegal.com; mmorgan@liglegal.com COUNSEL FOR FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & ABIGAIL UTECH MD Ronald E, Bush, Esq. Bush, Graaziano, Rice & Platter PA 100 So. Ahsley Drive, #1400 Tampa, FL 33602 serve@begrplaw.com bconde berplaw.com COUNSEL FOR SUE BRUNER R. Ryan Rivas, Esq. Hall Booth Smith, P.C. 2701 N. Rocky Point Drive, Suite 400 Tampa, Florida 33607 Office: 813,329.3880 ext. 4102 Direct: 813.329.3882 trivas@hallboothsmith.com NContreras@hallboothsmith.com COUNSEL FOR CATHY CRISS AND MILLENIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC Ron M. Campbell, Esq. Daniel C. Calvert, Esq. Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. 27300 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 200 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Telephone: (239)690-7924 Telefax: (239)738-7778 Ron.campbell@csklegal.com Daniel.calvert@csklegal.com Krystal.perez@ecsklegal.com Daniela.perez@esklegal.com Filing # 132755683 E-Filed 08/16/2021 02:41:04 PM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20" JUDICIAL COURT IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA DEBORAH COOPER BURG, by and through GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION her Court-appointed Guardian, RICKY BURG; NICOLE BURG, her daughter; and CASE NO. 2020-000616 CA RICKY BURG, her spouse, Plaintiffs, Vv. WEST FLORIDA PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC; DILENDRA WEERASINGHE; JOHN RIOUX; FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. d/b/a FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; SUSAN BRUNER; ABIGAIL UTECH; NANDINI KIRI, M.D., P.A.; NANDINI KIRI; SOVI JOSEPH, M.D., P.A.; SOVI JOSEPH; MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC d/b/a MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP; CATHY CRISS; LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.; PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA; LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC; and VANCE MALONEY, III, Defendants. NOT] AKIN {IDEQ AND VIDEO ON REN OOM N- (This is a reserved deposition date as ordered by the Court.) (Deponent to be produced by counsel for Life Care Physician Services, LLC) (Witness availability date provided by defense counsel on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 5:06 pm) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned attorneys will take the videotaped and videoconferenced (ZOOM)/in-person deposition of the following at the date and time indicated: - EXHIBIT Deutsch Blumberg 1A & Caballero, PA, NEW WORLD TOWER + 100 N. BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 2802 « MIAM!, FLORIOA $3182 + TEL (908) 388-6920 | Name: EDUARDO DIAZ, as FRCP, 1.310(b)(6) designated corporate representative of Defendant Life Care Physician Services, LLC as to the matter(s) listed herein: The relationship between Defendant Dr. Vance Maloney, IIT and Life Care Physician Services, LLC and Life Care Centers of America, Inc., and Punta Gorda Medical Investors, LLC d/b/a Life Care Center of Punta Gorda Date/Time: Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST Actual location to be provided at a later date and/or via Zoom Videoconference Zoom meeting link: ys U2vi 00m 067. vwd= DVDcXp ven RKY Meeting ID: 840 3324 0674 Passcode: 310396 upon oral examination before Veritext Reporting, or any other Notary Public or officer authorized by law to take depositions in the State of Florida. The oral examination will continue from day to day until completed. The deposition is being taken for the purpose of discovery, for use at trial, or for such other purposes as are permitted under the Rules of Court, including the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WE HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by e-service this 16™ day of August, 2021 to: see attached service list. DEUTSCH BLUMBERG & CABALLERO, P.A, Attorneys for Plaintiffs New World Tower, Suite 2802 100 North Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33132 Tel: (305) 358-6329 / Fax: (305) 358-9304 E-mails: erb@deutschblumberg.com; rmitchell@deutschblumberg.com By: /s/Edward R, Blumberg EDWARD R. BLUMBERG, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 190870 Deutsch & Caballire, PH. (NEW WORLD TOWED 100 N, BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, GUITE 2802 » MIAMI. FLORIDA $3132 » TEL (308) 958-0220: BURG v. WEST FLORIDA PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC, et al. CASE NO, 2020-000616 CA SERVICE LIST John M. Stewart, Esquire Michael J. Swan, Esquire Rossway Swan Tierney Barry & Oliver, P.L. Co-Counsel for PLAINTIFFS 2101 Indian River Boulevard, Suite 200 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Telephone: (772) 231-4440 E-Malls: jstewart@rosswayswan.com; mswan@rosswayswan.com; cdelo@rosswayswan.com Richard K. Bowers, Esquire Brandon R. Scheele, Esquire Bankers Lopez Gassler, P.A. Attorneys for DILENDRA WEERASINGHE 501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700 Tampa, FL 33602 Telephone; 813-221-1500 Fax: 813-222-3066 rbowers@bankerlopez.com Email: service-rbowers@bankerlopez.com ; service-bscheele@bankerlopez.com Jay P. Chimpoulis, Esquire Susanne E. Riedhammer, Esquire Chimpoulis & Hunter, P.A. Attorneys for Defendants PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC d/b/a LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA; LIFE CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC; and VANCE MALONEY, Tl 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 510 Plantation, FL 33324 Telephone: 954-463-0033 Fax: 954-463-9562 Email: JCHimpoulis@ChimpoulisHunter.com Victoria N. Ferrentino, Esq Erin B. Reynolds, Esq Bush Grazlano Rice & Platter, P.A Attorneys for Defendants WEST FLORIDA PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC and JOHN RIOUX 100 S. Ashley Drive, #1400 Tampa, FL. 33602 Telephone: 813-228-7000 Fax: 813-273-0091 Emails: vferrentino@barplaw.com; eserve@barplaw.com; and dhensley@barplaw.com ereynolds@bgrplaw.com 1|/Page Brett P. Gliosca, Esq. Jeffrey M. Goodis, Esq. LA CAVA JACOBSON & GOODIS, P.A. Attorneys for Defendants SOVI JOSEPH and SOVI JOSEPH, M.D., P.A. 200 Central Avenue, Suite 250 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Office: 727-477-1013 Fax: 727-550-0811 Emails: stp-pleadings@liglegal.com; baliosca@ljglegal.com; mmorgan@liglegal.com Ronald E, Bush, Esq. Frances G. Prockop, Esq. Alexandra S, Farren, Esq. Bush Graziano Rice & Platter, P.A. Attorneys for Defendant FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. and ABIGAIL UTECH 100 S, Ashley Drive, Suite 1400 Tampa, FL 33602 Office: 813-228-7000 Fax: 813-229-6316 Emails: eserve@bgrplaw.com; Iplyushko@barplaw.com; bconde@barplaw.com R. Ryan Rivas, Esq. Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Attorneys for SUSAN BRUNER 2701 North Rocky Point Drive, Suite 400 Tampa, Florida 33607 Telephone — 727-568-8435 Emails: rrivas@hallboothsmith.com; mhobbs@hallboothsmith.com Barry A. Postman, Esq. Ron M. Campbell, Esq. Daniel C. Calvert, Esq. Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. Attorneys for CATHY CRISS and MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP, LLC d/b/a MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP 27300 Riverview Center Boulevard, Suite 200 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Telephone: 239-690-7925 Facsimile: 239-738-7778 Emails: barry.postman@csklegal.com; ron.campbell@csklegal.com; daniel,calvert@csklegal.com;krystal. perez@csklegal.com; daniela.perez@csklegal.com 2|Page Walter H, Tache, Esq. Gavrila A. Brotz, Esq. Tache, Bronis, and Descalzo, P.A. Co-Counsel for Defendant FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 150 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 600 Miami, FL 33131 Telephone: 305-537-9565 Facsimile: 305-537-9567 Emails: wtache@tachebronis.com; service@tachebronis.com; gbrotz@tachebronis.com 3|Page