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Michael Zerres
From: Michael Zerres
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2022 10:1 5 AM
To: G.KEN N EY@VBPN PLAW.COM
Subject: Lopez v. Barone
Good morning Gemma.. I hope all is well - and - nice to meet you yesterday
As requested @ the deposition of Dr. Hoffman, kindly produce the PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April & August) lectures
relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations..
Thank you
Best, Mike
Mit:hrcl B. Zerre,;
Blwne Forl.e Fried Zerres & fi'Iolinari
2150 Route 35
Seu Girt N"I0875{}
Named 3 times as Lawyer of the Year - Newark Metro Area - by Best Lawyers in Americaz 2019 und 2022 in
Plaintiffs Products Liability and 2015 in Plaintiffls Medical Malpractice
Listed in Best Lawyer,s in America from 2007-present for PlaintifPs Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and
Personal Injury
Named as a Superlawyer for Plaintiff s Medical Malpractice from 2008 - present
Listed by Lawdragon as one of the Top 500 Leading Ptaintiff Consumer Lawyers in the U.S. for 2020 and202l
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
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ATTORNEYSATLAW
Bluue Fonre FntEP ONE MAIN STREET
CHATHAM, Nl 0?528-0924
IOHNM.DLUME
(tssz-2o24> Zr,nnES & MorrNeru www.NIATTY.COM
DAVID M.FRIED t
CAROTJ Ir. FORTE I (e?3) 63s-5400
MICHA5L B. ZERRES I A PROFESSIONAL CONPONETION FAx: (973) 638-9339
JOHNE.MOITINARI I
MITCHELIJ MAKOWICZ, JR. a
J, rNTO@NlAvrY.coM
JEITREY]. ZENNA t
KENNEI'HW.EUWOOD I
HARRIS S.FEIJDMAN.
RICI{ARD J.VILLANOVA I
NORBERTO A, CARCIA I
ROSINA.DONATO
CONNOR C,TI'RPAN OTHER OFFICES:
BRIANM,ruE}N JER$ET CITY, N'
RICHARD T, MADURSKI NORTH BERGEN, NI
TENRENCE J. HULL SEA CIRTNI
OF COUNSEL January 19,2023
RONA.LDP. GOIDTADEN
CYNTHIAM.CNATC
BRIANE.MAHONEY
I Cerlifled by ths sspFme Coul ol
Now torsey a a Civil Trial AltornsY
V ia ernai I ( g;ke. nney.@,ybpnnlaw, bom)
Gemma Kenney, Esq.
Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP
One International Blvd.
Suite 710
Mahwah, NJ 07495
Rel Yesenia Celeste LoPez
Docket No.: BER-L'521 8-1 9
Our File Number: 1901 1 88
Dear Ms, Kenney:
Please allow this to serve as a follow up to ours of Deoemb er 25,2022 and January 5,
2023 wherein we requested you to provide our office with the PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April
& August) lectures rllating io Uterine Artery Embolizations as referenced at the deposition of
Dr. Jason Hoffmann,
Thank you.
Very truly
MBZ|md
cc: Patrick J. clare, Esq. (via email patrick.clare@clarescottlaw.com)
Michael R, Ricciardulli, Esq. (via email mricciardulli@rhwlawfirm,com)
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ATTORNqYS AT ],AIV
Bruun Fonrs Fntnn ONE MAIN STREET
CHATHAM, NI 0?sZ8-0924
JOHNM.BLUME
( I 932-2020) Znnnss & Mortxant www.NtATrY,coM
DAVID M, FRIED I
CAROIT Ir. FORTE I (973) 63s-s400
MICHAE!B.ZERRES I A PROFESSIONAL CORPORRTION FAX: (9?3) 635-933s
JOHN E.MOITINARI t
MTTCHEI,I, J, MAKOWICZ, JR. I INFo@NJATTY.COM
JErnREYl. ZENNA I
KENNETHW,EIJWOOD t
HARRIS S. FEI,DMAN I
RICI{ABD J, VIL],ANOVA'
NORBM,TOA.GASCIA I
ROEINA. DONATO
CONNOR C.TURPAN OTHER OFFICES:
BRIAN M. RIEHIJ JERSEY CITY, Nj
RICHARD T, MADURSKI NORTH BERGEN,NJ
TERRENCEJ. HUI]IJ SEA GIRT,NJ
or couNsEL January 31,2023
RONAID COLDFADEN
P.
CYI{IHIA 1\4, CRAIG
BRIAN E. MAIIONEY
I Ccrti6ed by lhe Supreme Cou I oi
New Jer*y o a Civil1.Iial Altorney
Via email (e.pattersonfAvbpnplaw,coq)
Gary W. Paterson, Esq.
Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP
One International Blvd.
Suite 710
Mahwah, NJ 07495
Re Yesenia Celeste Lopez
Docket No.: BER-L-5218-19
Our File Number: 1901188
Dear Mr. Patterson:
As requested at the deposition of Dr, S. Murthy Vishnubhakat, M.D, please provide my
office with the following:
a) A copy ofhis fee schedule
b) [Iis most recent list of deposition/trial testimony
Thank you.
verytruw-
MICI I{EI- B, ZERRES
MBZlmd
cc: Patrick J. Clare, Esq. (via email patrick.clare@clarescottlaw'com)
Michael R. Ricciardulli, Esq. (r'ia email mricciar dulli@rhwlawfirm. com)
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ONE MAIN STR8ET
ATTORNEYS AT IlJlW
BruHns FonrE FRlsn CHATHAM, NJ 0?928-0924
JOIINM.BI,UME
( 1932-2020) Znnnss & Mouxent Wrrwv.l,IJArrY'CoM
DAVID M,TRIED t
CAROI, L, FONTE . (9?3) 635-5400
MICHAET B.ZERRE$ I A PRorsssIoNAL ConPonartoN PAX: (973) 633-9339
JOHN E. MOLINARI I
MITCHELL J. I/I,AXOWICZ, JR' O rNro@NJATTY.COM
JEFFREYJ. ZENNA I
KENNETHWELWOOD I
HAnRIS S' FELDMAN I
NICHARD J.VILI,ANOVA I
NORBERTO A.CARCIA I
ROBIN A. DONATO
OTHER OFFICES:
CONNOR C. TURPAN
BRIANM. RIEHI, JENSEYCIryNI
NORTH BERGEN. N'
RICHAAD T. MA.DURSKI
SEA GIRT, N'
TERTENCE J. HULL
OF COIINSEIT February 14,2023
RONAI,D P, GOI,DFADEN
CYNTHIA M. CRAIG
ERIAN E. MAHONEY
I Cerlified by lho gupreme Coui o!
New ler8€y I a Civtl Trial Alto!ney
V ia emai I (,q.patterson(alvbpnpl aw. com)
Gary W.Paterson, Esq.
Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP
One International Blvd'
suitg 710
Mahwah, NJ 07495
Re: Yesenia Celeste LoPez
Docket No.: BER-L-521 8-1 9
Our File Number: 1901 188
Dear Mr. Patterson:
follow up to ours of January3 I,2023 wherein we requested
please allow this to serve as a
you to provide ouf offlce with a copy of Dr. S. tvturttry Vishnubhakat, M'D's
fee schedule and
Lir -oit recsnt list of deposition/trial testimony
Thank you.
very
MI B ZERRES
MBZ|md
cc: Patrick J. clare, Esq. (via email patrick.clare@clarescottlaw.com)
Michael R. Ricciardulli, Esq. (via email mricciardulli@rhwlawfirm.com)
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BLUME, FORTE, FRTED,
ZERRES & MOLINART, P.C.
A Professional Corporation
One Main Street
Chatham, New Jersey 07928
(973) 63s-s400
Michael B. Zerres, Esq.
NJ Bar ID #: 010351988
Attomeys for Plaintiffs
YESENIA CELESTE LOPEZ ANd CARLOS SUPEzuOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY
LOPEZ (her husband), LAW DIVISION: BERGEN COI-INTY
DOCKET NO. : BER-L-5218-19
Plaintiffs,
VS
Civil Action
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL
CENTER, ENGLEWOOD HEALTH,
ENGLEWOOD RADIOLOGY GROUP,
PROGRES SIVE RADIOLOGY GROUP,
NOTICE OF MOTION TO COMPEL
DISCOVERY
PROGRES SIVE RADIOLOGY LLC,
ALLISON BARONE, M.D., ABC ENTITY,
Returnable March 31, 2023
JOHN DOES, DPM, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously
named defendants), JOHN DOES, M.D., 1-5
(a class of fictitiously named defendants),
JANE DOE, RN, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously
named defendants), DOE PHYSICIAN
GROUP, PA OT DOE PHYSICIAN GROUP,
PC oT DOE MANAGED CARE COMPANY
(a fictitious designation representing the class
of as yet unknown corporate entities affiliated
or connected in any manner with the
individual defendants in this matter or with
plaintifPs care and vicariously, directly or
administratively responsible for the other
medical providers actions or failures or
plaintiffs' injury),
Defendants
TO: Gemma Kenney, Esq.
Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP
One International Blvd.
Suite 710
Mahwah, NJ 07495
Attorneys for Defendant, Allison Barone, M.D.
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ON NOTICE TO
Patrick J. Clare, Esq.
Clare & Scott A Limited Liability Company
22 Church St.
P.O. Box 17
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
Attorneys for defendant, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
Michael R. Rieciardulli, Esq.
Ruprecht, Hart, Ricciardulli & Sherman, LLP
53 Cardinal Dr., Suite 1
Westfield, NJ 07090
Attorney for Defendant, Progressive Radiology, LLP
MOTION RETURNABLE: March 31,2023
Superior Court of New JerseY
Law Division - Bergen CountY
Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main St.
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
RELIEF SOUGHT: An Order compelling defendant, Allison Barone, M.D. and her counsel, to
provide the following materials after the deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Jason
Hoffmann; i.e, the PPT slides from his 22019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery
Embolizations and materials requested after the deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Surya
Murthy Vishnubhakat; i.e, a copy of his fee schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial
testimony.
CERTIFICATION IN LIEU OF AFFIDAVIT: Annexed.
MOTION FILED PURSUANT TO: Rule 1 :6-2; and a proposed form of Order is annexed
hereto; and it is requested that the matter be submitted to the Court for a ruling on the papers
herewith submitted; and in accordance with the provisions of Rules I:6-2 and l:6-3, this motion
shall be deemed uncontested unless responsive papers are filed no later than eight (8) days prior
to the return date, stating with particularity the basis of the opposition to the relief sought'
ORAL ARGUMENT: Waived unless timely opposition is filed.
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CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE: I certiff that the original of this motion has been filed with
the Clerk of the county of venue and a copy served upon all parties or their attorneys of record
within the time permitted.
BLUME, FORTE, FRTED,
ZERRES & MOLINAzu, P.C.
Attomeys for Plaintiffs
By
ZERRES, ESQ.
Dated: March 14,2023
J
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BLUME, FORTE, FRIED,
ZERRES & MOLINARI, P.C.
A Professional Corporation
One Main Street
Chatham, New Jersey 07928
(973) 635-5400
Michael B. Zerres, Esq.
NJ Bar ID #: 010351988
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
YESENIA CELESTE LOPEZ and CARLOS : SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY
LOPEZ (her husband), : LAW DIVISION: BERGEN COUNTY
: DOCKET NO.: BER-L-5218-19
Plaintiffs, :
:
vs. :
: Civil Action
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL :
CENTER, ENGLEWOOD HEALTH, :
ENGLEWOOD RADIOLOGY GROUP, : ORDER
PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY GROUP,
:
PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY LLC,
:
ALLISON BARONE, M.D., ABC ENTITY,
JOHN DOES, DPM, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously :
named defendants), JOHN DOES, M.D., 1-5 :
(a class of fictitiously named defendants), :
JANE DOE, RN, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously :
named defendants), DOE PHYSICIAN :
GROUP, PA or DOE PHYSICIAN GROUP, :
PC or DOE MANAGED CARE COMPANY :
(a fictitious designation representing the class :
of as yet unknown corporate entities affiliated :
or connected in any manner with the :
individual defendants in this matter or with :
plaintiff’s care and vicariously, directly or :
administratively responsible for the other
:
medical providers actions or failures or
plaintiffs’ injury), :
:
Defendants. :
This matter having been opened to the Court by Blume, Forte, Fried, Zerres & Molinari, P.C.,
attorneys for Plaintiffs, on a Motion for an Order compelling defendant, Allison Barrone, M.D., to
provide to provide the following documents 1) requested following the deposition of Dr. Jason
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Hoffmann: the PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery
Embolizations and 2) requested following the deposition of Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat: a
copy of his fee schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial testimony.
It is on this ____________ day of ____________________, 2023;
ORDERED that:
1. The Defendant Allison Barrone, by and through her counsel be and is hereby
compelled to provide the following documents:
a) Dr. Jason Hoffmann’s PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April & August) lectures
relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations and
b) Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat’s fee schedule and his most recent list of
deposition/trial testimony.
2. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall be deemed served upon all counsel
upon it being filed with e-Courts.
__________________________
J.S.C.
PAPERS CONSIDERED
__Notice of Motion
__Movant's Affidavits
__Movant's Brief
__Answering Affidavits
__Answering Brief
__Cross-Motion
__Movant's Reply
__Other
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BLUME, FORTE, FRTED'
ZERRES & MOLINARI, P.C.
A Professional Corporation
One Main Street
Chatham, New Jersey 07928
(973) 63s-s400
Michael B. Zerres, Esq.
NJ Bar ID #: 010351988
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
YESENIA CELESTE LOPEZ ANd CARLOS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSE\
LOPEZ (her husband), LAW DIVISION: BERGEN COLTNTY
DOCKET NO. : BER-L-5218-19
Plaintiffs,
VS
Civil Action
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL ;
CENTER, ENGLEWOOD HEALTH,
:
ENGLEWOOD RADIOLOGY GROUP,
: CERTIFICATION OF PLAINTIFFS'
COUNSEL IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO
PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY GROUP,
:
COMPEL DISCOVERY
PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY LLC,
:
ALLISON BARONE, M.D., ABC ENTITY, :
JOHN DOES, DPM, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously:
named defendants), JOHN DOES, M.D., 1-5
:
(a class of fictitiously named defendants), :
JANE DOE, RN, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously
:
named defendants), DOE PHYSICIAN
:
GROUP, PA OT DOE PHYSICIAN GROUP,
:
PC oT DOE MANAGED CARE COMPANY
:
(a fictitious designation representing the class
:
of as yet unknown corporate entities affiliated
:
or connected in any manner with the
:
individual defendants in this matter or with
:
plaintiff s care and vicariously, directly or :
idministratively responsible for the other
:
medical providers actions or failures or
:
plaintiffs'injury), :
Defendants.
I, MICHAEL B. ZERRES, of full age, hereby certiff that:
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1. I am a partner at the law firm of Blume, Forte, Fried, Zerrcs & Molinari, P.C., attorneys
for the plaintiffs in the above captioned matter. As such, I am fully familiar with the facts and
circumstances set forth herein.
2. I submit this Certification in support of plaintiffs' motion for an Order compelling
defendant, Allison Barone, M.D. and her counsel, to provide the following materials after the
deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Jason Hoffmann; i.e, the PPT slides from his 2 2019
(April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations and materials requested after
the deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat; r.e, a copy of his fee
schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial testimony.
3, This is a Track III medical malpractice action arising out of a Uterine Artery
Embolization (UAE) performed by Defendant Dr. Barone on July 19,2017- As a result of
Defendant,s alleged malpractice in performing the UAE, Plaintiff suffers from a right-sided sciatic
nerve injury and a severe right-sided sciatic neuropathy, ultimately resulting in right foot drop.
4. The Deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Jason Hoffrnan, was taken on December
14,2022; Dr. Hoffman is an interventional radiologist.
5. On or about December 15,2022 attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone, were served
with an email requesting the PPT slides from Dr. Hoffman's 2 2019 (April & August) lectures
relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations. A copy of this email attached hereto as Exhibit A.
6. On or about January 5 , 2023 ,attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone M.D., were served
with a follow up email regarding the PPT slides from Dr. Hoffman's 2 2019 (April & August)
lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations. A copy of this email is attached hereto as
Exhibit B.
7. On or about January 19.2023, attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone, M.D', were
served with a letter regarding the PPT slides from Dr. Hoffman's 22019 (April & August) lectures
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relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations. A copy of this correspondence is attached hereto as
Exhibit C.
8. The Deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat, was taken
on January 27,2023; Dr. Vishnubhakat is a neurologist'
9. On or about January 3I,2023 attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone, were served
with a letter requesting a copy Dr. Vishnubhakat's fee schedule and his most recent list of
deposition/trial testimony. A copy of this letter is attached hereto as Exhibit D.
10. On or about February 14,2023, attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone M.D., were
served with a follow up letter regarding a copy Dr. Vishnubhakat's fee schedule and his most
recent list of deposition/trial testimony. A copy of this email is attached hereto as Exhibit E.
1 1. To date, defendant and/or her attorney, have failed to provide the requested documents
and information, which are likely related to Plaintiff s claim andlor may lead to the discovery of
admissible evidence. As such, plaintiff s seek an Order compelling the outstanding discovery'
12.The plaintiffs are not in default in any discovery obligations owed to this defendant.
13. A Triat is currently scheduled for May 22,2023.
I certifu that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any are
willfully false, I am subject to punishment.
Zerres, Esq
Dated: March 14,2023
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BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 1 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 EXHIBITA BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 2 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 Michael Zerres From: Michael Zerres Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2022 10:1 5 AM To: G.KEN N EY@VBPN PLAW.COM Subject: Lopez v. Barone Good morning Gemma.. I hope all is well - and - nice to meet you yesterday As requested @ the deposition of Dr. Hoffman, kindly produce the PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations.. Thank you Best, Mike Mit:hrcl B. Zerre,; Blwne Forl.e Fried Zerres & fi'Iolinari 2150 Route 35 Seu Girt N"I0875{} Named 3 times as Lawyer of the Year - Newark Metro Area - by Best Lawyers in Americaz 2019 und 2022 in Plaintiffs Products Liability and 2015 in Plaintiffls Medical Malpractice Listed in Best Lawyer,s in America from 2007-present for PlaintifPs Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and Personal Injury Named as a Superlawyer for Plaintiff s Medical Malpractice from 2008 - present Listed by Lawdragon as one of the Top 500 Leading Ptaintiff Consumer Lawyers in the U.S. for 2020 and202l Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney Please do not include personal identifying infonnation such as birth date, social security nu,mber or personal medical information in any emails you send us. Click here to securely upload sensitive or personally identifliing documents such as medical records' 1 BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 3 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 EXHIBIT B BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 4 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 5 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 EXHIBIT C BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 6 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 ATTORNEYSATLAW Bluue Fonre FntEP ONE MAIN STREET CHATHAM, Nl 0?528-0924 IOHNM.DLUME (tssz-2o24> Zr,nnES & MorrNeru www.NIATTY.COM DAVID M.FRIED t CAROTJ Ir. FORTE I (e?3) 63s-5400 MICHA5L B. ZERRES I A PROFESSIONAL CONPONETION FAx: (973) 638-9339 JOHNE.MOITINARI I MITCHELIJ MAKOWICZ, JR. a J, rNTO@NlAvrY.coM JEITREY]. ZENNA t KENNEI'HW.EUWOOD I HARRIS S.FEIJDMAN. RICI{ARD J.VILLANOVA I NORBERTO A, CARCIA I ROSINA.DONATO CONNOR C,TI'RPAN OTHER OFFICES: BRIANM,ruE}N JER$ET CITY, N' RICHARD T, MADURSKI NORTH BERGEN, NI TENRENCE J. HULL SEA CIRTNI OF COUNSEL January 19,2023 RONA.LDP. GOIDTADEN CYNTHIAM.CNATC BRIANE.MAHONEY I Cerlifled by ths sspFme Coul ol Now torsey a a Civil Trial AltornsY V ia ernai I ( g;ke. nney.@,ybpnnlaw, bom) Gemma Kenney, Esq. Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP One International Blvd. Suite 710 Mahwah, NJ 07495 Rel Yesenia Celeste LoPez Docket No.: BER-L'521 8-1 9 Our File Number: 1901 1 88 Dear Ms, Kenney: Please allow this to serve as a follow up to ours of Deoemb er 25,2022 and January 5, 2023 wherein we requested you to provide our office with the PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April & August) lectures rllating io Uterine Artery Embolizations as referenced at the deposition of Dr. Jason Hoffmann, Thank you. Very truly MBZ|md cc: Patrick J. clare, Esq. (via email patrick.clare@clarescottlaw.com) Michael R, Ricciardulli, Esq. (via email mricciardulli@rhwlawfirm,com) BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 7 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 EXHIBIT D BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 8 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 ATTORNqYS AT ],AIV Bruun Fonrs Fntnn ONE MAIN STREET CHATHAM, NI 0?sZ8-0924 JOHNM.BLUME ( I 932-2020) Znnnss & Mortxant www.NtATrY,coM DAVID M, FRIED I CAROIT Ir. FORTE I (973) 63s-s400 MICHAE!B.ZERRES I A PROFESSIONAL CORPORRTION FAX: (9?3) 635-933s JOHN E.MOITINARI t MTTCHEI,I, J, MAKOWICZ, JR. I INFo@NJATTY.COM JErnREYl. ZENNA I KENNETHW,EIJWOOD t HARRIS S. FEI,DMAN I RICI{ABD J, VIL],ANOVA' NORBM,TOA.GASCIA I ROEINA. DONATO CONNOR C.TURPAN OTHER OFFICES: BRIAN M. RIEHIJ JERSEY CITY, Nj RICHARD T, MADURSKI NORTH BERGEN,NJ TERRENCEJ. HUI]IJ SEA GIRT,NJ or couNsEL January 31,2023 RONAID COLDFADEN P. CYI{IHIA 1\4, CRAIG BRIAN E. MAIIONEY I Ccrti6ed by lhe Supreme Cou I oi New Jer*y o a Civil1.Iial Altorney Via email (e.pattersonfAvbpnplaw,coq) Gary W. Paterson, Esq. Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP One International Blvd. Suite 710 Mahwah, NJ 07495 Re Yesenia Celeste Lopez Docket No.: BER-L-5218-19 Our File Number: 1901188 Dear Mr. Patterson: As requested at the deposition of Dr, S. Murthy Vishnubhakat, M.D, please provide my office with the following: a) A copy ofhis fee schedule b) [Iis most recent list of deposition/trial testimony Thank you. verytruw- MICI I{EI- B, ZERRES MBZlmd cc: Patrick J. Clare, Esq. (via email patrick.clare@clarescottlaw'com) Michael R. Ricciardulli, Esq. (r'ia email mricciar dulli@rhwlawfirm. com) BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 9 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 EXHIBIT E BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 10 of 10 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 ONE MAIN STR8ET ATTORNEYS AT IlJlW BruHns FonrE FRlsn CHATHAM, NJ 0?928-0924 JOIINM.BI,UME ( 1932-2020) Znnnss & Mouxent Wrrwv.l,IJArrY'CoM DAVID M,TRIED t CAROI, L, FONTE . (9?3) 635-5400 MICHAET B.ZERRE$ I A PRorsssIoNAL ConPonartoN PAX: (973) 633-9339 JOHN E. MOLINARI I MITCHELL J. I/I,AXOWICZ, JR' O rNro@NJATTY.COM JEFFREYJ. ZENNA I KENNETHWELWOOD I HAnRIS S' FELDMAN I NICHARD J.VILI,ANOVA I NORBERTO A.CARCIA I ROBIN A. DONATO OTHER OFFICES: CONNOR C. TURPAN BRIANM. RIEHI, JENSEYCIryNI NORTH BERGEN. N' RICHAAD T. MA.DURSKI SEA GIRT, N' TERTENCE J. HULL OF COIINSEIT February 14,2023 RONAI,D P, GOI,DFADEN CYNTHIA M. CRAIG ERIAN E. MAHONEY I Cerlified by lho gupreme Coui o! New ler8€y I a Civtl Trial Alto!ney V ia emai I (,q.patterson(alvbpnpl aw. com) Gary W.Paterson, Esq. Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP One International Blvd' suitg 710 Mahwah, NJ 07495 Re: Yesenia Celeste LoPez Docket No.: BER-L-521 8-1 9 Our File Number: 1901 188 Dear Mr. Patterson: follow up to ours of January3 I,2023 wherein we requested please allow this to serve as a you to provide ouf offlce with a copy of Dr. S. tvturttry Vishnubhakat, M'D's fee schedule and Lir -oit recsnt list of deposition/trial testimony Thank you. very MI B ZERRES MBZ|md cc: Patrick J. clare, Esq. (via email patrick.clare@clarescottlaw.com) Michael R. Ricciardulli, Esq. (via email mricciardulli@rhwlawfirm.com) BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 1 of 3 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 BLUME, FORTE, FRTED, ZERRES & MOLINART, P.C. A Professional Corporation One Main Street Chatham, New Jersey 07928 (973) 63s-s400 Michael B. Zerres, Esq. NJ Bar ID #: 010351988 Attomeys for Plaintiffs YESENIA CELESTE LOPEZ ANd CARLOS SUPEzuOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LOPEZ (her husband), LAW DIVISION: BERGEN COI-INTY DOCKET NO. : BER-L-5218-19 Plaintiffs, VS Civil Action ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, ENGLEWOOD HEALTH, ENGLEWOOD RADIOLOGY GROUP, PROGRES SIVE RADIOLOGY GROUP, NOTICE OF MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY PROGRES SIVE RADIOLOGY LLC, ALLISON BARONE, M.D., ABC ENTITY, Returnable March 31, 2023 JOHN DOES, DPM, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously named defendants), JOHN DOES, M.D., 1-5 (a class of fictitiously named defendants), JANE DOE, RN, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously named defendants), DOE PHYSICIAN GROUP, PA OT DOE PHYSICIAN GROUP, PC oT DOE MANAGED CARE COMPANY (a fictitious designation representing the class of as yet unknown corporate entities affiliated or connected in any manner with the individual defendants in this matter or with plaintifPs care and vicariously, directly or administratively responsible for the other medical providers actions or failures or plaintiffs' injury), Defendants TO: Gemma Kenney, Esq. Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP One International Blvd. Suite 710 Mahwah, NJ 07495 Attorneys for Defendant, Allison Barone, M.D. BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 2 of 3 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 ON NOTICE TO Patrick J. Clare, Esq. Clare & Scott A Limited Liability Company 22 Church St. P.O. Box 17 Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 Attorneys for defendant, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Michael R. Rieciardulli, Esq. Ruprecht, Hart, Ricciardulli & Sherman, LLP 53 Cardinal Dr., Suite 1 Westfield, NJ 07090 Attorney for Defendant, Progressive Radiology, LLP MOTION RETURNABLE: March 31,2023 Superior Court of New JerseY Law Division - Bergen CountY Bergen County Justice Center 10 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 RELIEF SOUGHT: An Order compelling defendant, Allison Barone, M.D. and her counsel, to provide the following materials after the deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Jason Hoffmann; i.e, the PPT slides from his 22019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations and materials requested after the deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat; i.e, a copy of his fee schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial testimony. CERTIFICATION IN LIEU OF AFFIDAVIT: Annexed. MOTION FILED PURSUANT TO: Rule 1 :6-2; and a proposed form of Order is annexed hereto; and it is requested that the matter be submitted to the Court for a ruling on the papers herewith submitted; and in accordance with the provisions of Rules I:6-2 and l:6-3, this motion shall be deemed uncontested unless responsive papers are filed no later than eight (8) days prior to the return date, stating with particularity the basis of the opposition to the relief sought' ORAL ARGUMENT: Waived unless timely opposition is filed. BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 3 of 3 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE: I certiff that the original of this motion has been filed with the Clerk of the county of venue and a copy served upon all parties or their attorneys of record within the time permitted. BLUME, FORTE, FRTED, ZERRES & MOLINAzu, P.C. Attomeys for Plaintiffs By ZERRES, ESQ. Dated: March 14,2023 J BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 1 of 2 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 BLUME, FORTE, FRIED, ZERRES & MOLINARI, P.C. A Professional Corporation One Main Street Chatham, New Jersey 07928 (973) 635-5400 Michael B. Zerres, Esq. NJ Bar ID #: 010351988 Attorneys for Plaintiffs YESENIA CELESTE LOPEZ and CARLOS : SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LOPEZ (her husband), : LAW DIVISION: BERGEN COUNTY : DOCKET NO.: BER-L-5218-19 Plaintiffs, : : vs. : : Civil Action ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL : CENTER, ENGLEWOOD HEALTH, : ENGLEWOOD RADIOLOGY GROUP, : ORDER PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY GROUP, : PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY LLC, : ALLISON BARONE, M.D., ABC ENTITY, JOHN DOES, DPM, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously : named defendants), JOHN DOES, M.D., 1-5 : (a class of fictitiously named defendants), : JANE DOE, RN, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously : named defendants), DOE PHYSICIAN : GROUP, PA or DOE PHYSICIAN GROUP, : PC or DOE MANAGED CARE COMPANY : (a fictitious designation representing the class : of as yet unknown corporate entities affiliated : or connected in any manner with the : individual defendants in this matter or with : plaintiff’s care and vicariously, directly or : administratively responsible for the other : medical providers actions or failures or plaintiffs’ injury), : : Defendants. : This matter having been opened to the Court by Blume, Forte, Fried, Zerres & Molinari, P.C., attorneys for Plaintiffs, on a Motion for an Order compelling defendant, Allison Barrone, M.D., to provide to provide the following documents 1) requested following the deposition of Dr. Jason BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 2 of 2 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 Hoffmann: the PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations and 2) requested following the deposition of Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat: a copy of his fee schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial testimony. It is on this ____________ day of ____________________, 2023; ORDERED that: 1. The Defendant Allison Barrone, by and through her counsel be and is hereby compelled to provide the following documents: a) Dr. Jason Hoffmann’s PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations and b) Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat’s fee schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial testimony. 2. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall be deemed served upon all counsel upon it being filed with e-Courts. __________________________ J.S.C. PAPERS CONSIDERED __Notice of Motion __Movant's Affidavits __Movant's Brief __Answering Affidavits __Answering Brief __Cross-Motion __Movant's Reply __Other -2- BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 1 of 3 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 BLUME, FORTE, FRTED' ZERRES & MOLINARI, P.C. A Professional Corporation One Main Street Chatham, New Jersey 07928 (973) 63s-s400 Michael B. Zerres, Esq. NJ Bar ID #: 010351988 Attorneys for Plaintiffs YESENIA CELESTE LOPEZ ANd CARLOS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSE\ LOPEZ (her husband), LAW DIVISION: BERGEN COLTNTY DOCKET NO. : BER-L-5218-19 Plaintiffs, VS Civil Action ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL & MEDICAL ; CENTER, ENGLEWOOD HEALTH, : ENGLEWOOD RADIOLOGY GROUP, : CERTIFICATION OF PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY GROUP, : COMPEL DISCOVERY PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY LLC, : ALLISON BARONE, M.D., ABC ENTITY, : JOHN DOES, DPM, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously: named defendants), JOHN DOES, M.D., 1-5 : (a class of fictitiously named defendants), : JANE DOE, RN, 1-5 (a class of fictitiously : named defendants), DOE PHYSICIAN : GROUP, PA OT DOE PHYSICIAN GROUP, : PC oT DOE MANAGED CARE COMPANY : (a fictitious designation representing the class : of as yet unknown corporate entities affiliated : or connected in any manner with the : individual defendants in this matter or with : plaintiff s care and vicariously, directly or : idministratively responsible for the other : medical providers actions or failures or : plaintiffs'injury), : Defendants. I, MICHAEL B. ZERRES, of full age, hereby certiff that: -4- BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 2 of 3 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 1. I am a partner at the law firm of Blume, Forte, Fried, Zerrcs & Molinari, P.C., attorneys for the plaintiffs in the above captioned matter. As such, I am fully familiar with the facts and circumstances set forth herein. 2. I submit this Certification in support of plaintiffs' motion for an Order compelling defendant, Allison Barone, M.D. and her counsel, to provide the following materials after the deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Jason Hoffmann; i.e, the PPT slides from his 2 2019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations and materials requested after the deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat; r.e, a copy of his fee schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial testimony. 3, This is a Track III medical malpractice action arising out of a Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) performed by Defendant Dr. Barone on July 19,2017- As a result of Defendant,s alleged malpractice in performing the UAE, Plaintiff suffers from a right-sided sciatic nerve injury and a severe right-sided sciatic neuropathy, ultimately resulting in right foot drop. 4. The Deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Jason Hoffrnan, was taken on December 14,2022; Dr. Hoffman is an interventional radiologist. 5. On or about December 15,2022 attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone, were served with an email requesting the PPT slides from Dr. Hoffman's 2 2019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations. A copy of this email attached hereto as Exhibit A. 6. On or about January 5 , 2023 ,attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone M.D., were served with a follow up email regarding the PPT slides from Dr. Hoffman's 2 2019 (April & August) lectures relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations. A copy of this email is attached hereto as Exhibit B. 7. On or about January 19.2023, attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone, M.D', were served with a letter regarding the PPT slides from Dr. Hoffman's 22019 (April & August) lectures -5- BER-L-005218-19 03/15/2023 9:57:11 AM Pg 3 of 3 Trans ID: LCV2023924036 relating to Uterine Artery Embolizations. A copy of this correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit C. 8. The Deposition of defense's expert witness, Dr. Surya Murthy Vishnubhakat, was taken on January 27,2023; Dr. Vishnubhakat is a neurologist' 9. On or about January 3I,2023 attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone, were served with a letter requesting a copy Dr. Vishnubhakat's fee schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial testimony. A copy of this letter is attached hereto as Exhibit D. 10. On or about February 14,2023, attorneys for defendant, Allison Barrone M.D., were served with a follow up letter regarding a copy Dr. Vishnubhakat's fee schedule and his most recent list of deposition/trial testimony. A copy of this email is attached hereto as Exhibit E. 1 1. To date, defendant and/or her attorney, have failed to provide the requested documents and information, which are likely related to Plaintiff s claim andlor may lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. As such, plaintiff s seek an Order compelling the outstanding discovery' 12.The plaintiffs are not in default in any discovery obligations owed to this defendant. 13. A Triat is currently scheduled for May 22,2023. I certifu that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. Zerres, Esq Dated: March 14,2023 -6-