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Filing # 162545594 E-Filed 12/07/2022 10:37:36 AM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
19™ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2019CA000015
FREDERIC CHARLES GREER, III and
MELISSA ANNE GREER, as Husband
and Wife, and FREDERIC CHARLES
GREER, III and MELISSA ANNE
GREER, individually,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
MARTIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL
CENTER, INC., D/B/A MARTIN
MEDICAL CENTER, a Florida
Corporation, KUNAL CHAUDHRY, MD,
and CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF
STUART, P.A,, a Florida Profit
Corporation,
Defendants.
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ORDER SPECIALLY SETTING CASE FOR JURY TRIAL
TRIAL WEEKS: September 11, 2023 through September 29, 2023 (3-weeks)
TRIAL TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE: Martin County Courthouse
100 East Ocean Boulevard
Courtroom A1-5
Stuart, FL 34994
POSITION: #1
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
This case will be scheduled for trial at the date and time listed above, before Circuit Judge Robert
Pegg.
UNLESS THE CASE IS SETTLED PRIOR TO THE DATE SET FOR TRIAL, COUNSEL
AND PARTIES MUST APPEAR FOR TRIAL. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE TO ANNOUNCE
TO THE COURT THAT COUNSEL IS NOT READY TO PROCEED TO TRIAL. If your
case is called up for trial and you do not appear or are not ready for trial, the case will be
dismissed if you represent the plaintiff, or a default entered if you represent the defense.
r PRESENCE OF COUNSEL
If pro se Plaintiff, or Plaintiff’s counsel fails to appear for trial, then the complaint may be
dismissed by the court. If pro se Defendant, or Defendant’s counsel fails to appear for trial, then
the court may enter a default against Defendant.
I. WITNESSES AND EXHIBITS
A list of the names and addresses of all witnesses to be presented at trial, and a list of all
exhibits to be entered into evidence at trial shall be forwarded to opposing counsel or pro se party
within fifteen (15) days of the date of this order.
Il. COURT REPORTER
All trials must be reported. Counsel for the Plaintiff is responsible for having a court
reporter present. Failure to do so may be grounds for cancellation of the trial, and may be
considered as grounds for sanctions.
IV. CASE DISPOSITIONS
If at any time after the entry of this order, this case is dismissed, or results in a completed
settlement, Counsel must immediately notify Judge Metzger’s Office via email to:
MCJudge3 @circuit19.org to remove the case from the trial docket. (Due to the volume of cases
pending, Counsel should not assume that the submission of a copy of the dismissal or the
settlement paperwork would satisfy this requirement. Counsel must make the notification by
telephone or brief letter). Counsel must expeditiously file all paperwork necessary to close the
case.
Vv. CASE TRACKING
It is counsel’s responsibility to track your case position on the Trial Docket. Please do not
call the Judicial Assistant for updates on the Trial Dockets or Trial Dates - all are posted on the
website for your convenience.
If an attorney or party requires an order extending the life of their trial subpoenas, they may
submit one as needed.
ANY MOTION TO CONTINUE MUST COMPLY WITH FLORIDA RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1.460, INCLUDING REQUIREMENT OF SIGNATURE BY THE PARTY
REQUESTING CONTINUANCE.
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers in Martin County, Florida this é day of
December, 2022.
Se VO SZigr-
HONORABLE GARY L.. SWEET
Copy provided to all registered parties via the E-Portal
Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540
Notices to Persons with Disabilities
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator, 250 NW
Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than
7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
SPANISH:
Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita algin tipo de adecuacién
para poder participar de este procedimiento, usted tiene derecho a que se le
ayude hasta cierto punto y sin costo alguno. Por favor comuniquese con Court
Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986,
(772) 807-4370, al menos 7 dias antes de su fecha de comparecencia 0
inmediatamente después de haber recibido esta notificaci6n si faltan menos de 7
dias para su cita en el tribunal. Si tiene discapacidad auditiva o de habla, llame al
711.
KREYOL:
Si ou se yon moun ki andikape epi ou bezwen nenpdt akomodasyon pou ou ka
patisipe nan pwosé sa-a, ou gen dwa, san ou pa gen pou-ou peye anyen, pou yo ba-
ou yon seri de asistans. Tanpri kontakte Administrasyon Tribunal-la, 250 NW
Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 omwen 7
jou alavans jou ou gen pou-ou parét nan tribunal-la, ouswa imedyatman kote ou
resevwa notifikasyon- an si ke li mwens ke 7 jou; si ou
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Filing # 162545594 E-Filed 12/07/2022 10:37:36 AM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19™ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2019CA000015 FREDERIC CHARLES GREER, III and MELISSA ANNE GREER, as Husband and Wife, and FREDERIC CHARLES GREER, III and MELISSA ANNE GREER, individually, Plaintiffs, vs. MARTIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., D/B/A MARTIN MEDICAL CENTER, a Florida Corporation, KUNAL CHAUDHRY, MD, and CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF STUART, P.A,, a Florida Profit Corporation, Defendants. / ORDER SPECIALLY SETTING CASE FOR JURY TRIAL TRIAL WEEKS: September 11, 2023 through September 29, 2023 (3-weeks) TRIAL TIME: 9:30 A.M. PLACE: Martin County Courthouse 100 East Ocean Boulevard Courtroom A1-5 Stuart, FL 34994 POSITION: #1 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: This case will be scheduled for trial at the date and time listed above, before Circuit Judge Robert Pegg. UNLESS THE CASE IS SETTLED PRIOR TO THE DATE SET FOR TRIAL, COUNSEL AND PARTIES MUST APPEAR FOR TRIAL. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE TO ANNOUNCE TO THE COURT THAT COUNSEL IS NOT READY TO PROCEED TO TRIAL. If your case is called up for trial and you do not appear or are not ready for trial, the case will be dismissed if you represent the plaintiff, or a default entered if you represent the defense. r PRESENCE OF COUNSEL If pro se Plaintiff, or Plaintiff’s counsel fails to appear for trial, then the complaint may be dismissed by the court. If pro se Defendant, or Defendant’s counsel fails to appear for trial, then the court may enter a default against Defendant. I. WITNESSES AND EXHIBITS A list of the names and addresses of all witnesses to be presented at trial, and a list of all exhibits to be entered into evidence at trial shall be forwarded to opposing counsel or pro se party within fifteen (15) days of the date of this order. Il. COURT REPORTER All trials must be reported. Counsel for the Plaintiff is responsible for having a court reporter present. Failure to do so may be grounds for cancellation of the trial, and may be considered as grounds for sanctions. IV. CASE DISPOSITIONS If at any time after the entry of this order, this case is dismissed, or results in a completed settlement, Counsel must immediately notify Judge Metzger’s Office via email to: MCJudge3 @circuit19.org to remove the case from the trial docket. (Due to the volume of cases pending, Counsel should not assume that the submission of a copy of the dismissal or the settlement paperwork would satisfy this requirement. Counsel must make the notification by telephone or brief letter). Counsel must expeditiously file all paperwork necessary to close the case. Vv. CASE TRACKING It is counsel’s responsibility to track your case position on the Trial Docket. Please do not call the Judicial Assistant for updates on the Trial Dockets or Trial Dates - all are posted on the website for your convenience. If an attorney or party requires an order extending the life of their trial subpoenas, they may submit one as needed. ANY MOTION TO CONTINUE MUST COMPLY WITH FLORIDA RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1.460, INCLUDING REQUIREMENT OF SIGNATURE BY THE PARTY REQUESTING CONTINUANCE. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers in Martin County, Florida this é day of December, 2022. Se VO SZigr- HONORABLE GARY L.. SWEET Copy provided to all registered parties via the E-Portal Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons with Disabilities If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita algin tipo de adecuacién para poder participar de este procedimiento, usted tiene derecho a que se le ayude hasta cierto punto y sin costo alguno. Por favor comuniquese con Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370, al menos 7 dias antes de su fecha de comparecencia 0 inmediatamente después de haber recibido esta notificaci6n si faltan menos de 7 dias para su cita en el tribunal. Si tiene discapacidad auditiva o de habla, llame al 711. KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki andikape epi ou bezwen nenpdt akomodasyon pou ou ka patisipe nan pwosé sa-a, ou gen dwa, san ou pa gen pou-ou peye anyen, pou yo ba- ou yon seri de asistans. Tanpri kontakte Administrasyon Tribunal-la, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 omwen 7 jou alavans jou ou gen pou-ou parét nan tribunal-la, ouswa imedyatman kote ou resevwa notifikasyon- an si ke li mwens ke 7 jou; si ou