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  • LEN ACKIN, et al  vs.  POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., et alPROPERTY document preview
  • LEN ACKIN, et al  vs.  POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., et alPROPERTY document preview
  • LEN ACKIN, et al  vs.  POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., et alPROPERTY document preview
  • LEN ACKIN, et al  vs.  POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., et alPROPERTY document preview
  • LEN ACKIN, et al  vs.  POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., et alPROPERTY document preview
  • LEN ACKIN, et al  vs.  POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., et alPROPERTY document preview
  • LEN ACKIN, et al  vs.  POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., et alPROPERTY document preview
  • LEN ACKIN, et al  vs.  POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., et alPROPERTY document preview
						
                                

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FILED 2/1/2024 4:01 PM FELICIA PITRE DISTRICT CLERK DALLAS CO., TEXAS Brandon Keys DEPUTY CAUSE NO. DC-22-08610 LEN ACKLIN, Individually, et al., § IN THE DISTRICT COURT § Plaintiffs, § § vs. § § 191st JUDICIAL DISTRICT POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., § POLY-AMERICA, INC., POLY-AMERICA GP, § LLC, POLY-AMERICA LP, ONCOR § ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC; § AND MARS PARTNERS, LTD, § § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS Defendants. DEFENDANTS’ JOINT MOTION TO COMPEL THE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT: COME NOW, Poly-America International Inc, Poly-America GP, LLC, Poly-America LP, and Mars Partners LTD, and Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (“Defendants”) and make and file their Joint Motion to Compel Deposition of Cynthia Castleman, NP. In support of same, Defendants would respectfully show the Court as follows: I. Plaintiffs filed this action in July 2022 alleging various injuries resulting from a fire in August 2020. Trial in this case is scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024, for the first trial group of ten plaintiffs. Cynthia Castleman, NP examined, diagnosed, and treated trial Plaintiff Chautaqua Brewer (“Brewer”). According to Brewer’s answers to interrogatories, she is alleging the fire caused her problems with her lungs, her breathing, and her teeth. In an effort to comprehensively understand Brewer's alleged issues with her lungs and teeth and to effectively mount their defense, Defendants seek to depose the nurse practitioner. DEFENDANTS’ JOINT MOTION TO COMPEL THE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP - PAGE 1 Defendants noticed Cynthia Castleman, NP’s deposition for January 24, 2024. See Exhibit A, Defendants Notice of Intention to Take Oral Deposition of Cynthia Castleman, NP and Subpoena Duces Tecum. Plaintiffs quashed her deposition for the reason that Plaintiffs’ counsel was not available for a deposition on that date. See Exhibit B, Plaintiff’s Motion to Quash Oral Deposition of Cynthia Castleman, NP. Subsequently, counsel for Defendants reached out to Plaintiffs' counsel to coordinate alternative dates and times for Cynthia Castleman, NP's deposition. However, as evidenced in Exhibit C, the email correspondence between Defendants' and Plaintiffs' counsel, specific deposition dates have not yet been provided by Plaintiffs' counsel. With the impending June trial date, it is crucial for Defendants to promptly conduct depositions of key witnesses. The delay in scheduling Cynthia Castleman, NP's deposition hinders the progress of this legal proceeding, and Defendants urgently require the opportunity to depose important witnesses without further delay. WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Defendants respectfully request that the Court grant their Motion to Compel Depositions and for such other and further relief, at law and in equity, to which Defendants may be justly entitled. Respectfully Submitted, DEHAY & ELLISTON, L.L.P. By: /s/ Pamela J. Williams GARY D. ELLISTON Texas State Bar No. 06584700 PAMELA J. WILLIAMS Texas State Bar No. 00791936 3500 Bank of America Plaza 901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202-3736 Telephone: (214) 210-2400 Fax: (214) 210-2500 pwilliams@dehay.com DEFENDANTS’ JOINT MOTION TO COMPEL THE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP - PAGE 2 ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANTS’ POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC., POLYAMERICA LP, and MARS PARTNERS, LTD COBB MARTINEZ WOODWARD PLLC By: /s/ Lance C. Travis Lance C. Travis State Bar No. 00797568 Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC 1700 Pacific Ave., Suite 3100 Dallas, TX 75201 214-220-5236 (phone) 214-220-5299 (fax) ltravis@cobbmartinez.com ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE Counsel for movant and counsel for respondent have personally conducted a conference at which there was a substantive discussion of every item presented to the Court in this motion and despite best efforts the counsel have not been able to resolve those matters presented. Certified this 1st day of February, 2024. /s/ Pamela J. Williams Pamela J. Williams CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned certifies that a true copy of the foregoing motion was served this day on all other attorneys of record Via E-Service. Dated: February 1, 2024. /s/ Pamela J. Williams Pamela J. Williams DEFENDANTS’ JOINT MOTION TO COMPEL THE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP - PAGE 3 EXHIBIT A CAUSE NO. DC-22-08610 LEN ACKLIN, Individually, et al., § IN THE DISTRICT COURT § Plaintiffs, § § vs. § § 191st JUDICIAL DISTRICT POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., § POLY-AMERICA, INC., POLY-AMERICA GP, § LLC, POLY-AMERICA LP, ONCOR § ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC; § AND MARS PARTNERS, LTD, § § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS Defendants. POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC, POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC, POLY- AMERICA LP, AND MARS PARTNERS LTD.’S NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN AND SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 199, Poly- America International Inc., Poly-America GP, LLC, Poly-America LP and MARS Partners, Ltd. will take the oral deposition of the following witness: DEPONENT: Cynthia Castleman, NP DATE: January 24, 2024 TIME: 1:00 p.m. (CDT) LOCATION: Advanced Surgeons & Physicians Network 4200 Twelve Oaks Drive Houston, Texas 77027 The witness is requested to appear and produce the documents set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The deposition will continue from day to day thereafter until completed and will be taken before a certified shorthand reporter from the offices of Pohlman USA Court Reporting and Litigation Services, Phone: (817) 201-1622. Such deposition shall be taken to be used as evidence in the above-styled and numbered cause. POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC, POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC, POLY-AMERICA LP, AND MARS PARTNERS LTD’S NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE THE ORAL VIDEOCONFERENCE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN AND SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM – PAGE 1 Respectfully submitted, DEHAY & ELLISTON, L.L.P. 3500 Bank of America Plaza 901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202-3736 Telephone: (214) 210-2400 Fax: (214) 210-2500 By: /s/ Pamela J. Williams GARY D. ELLISTON Texas State Bar No. 06584700 PAMELA J. WILLIAMS Texas State Bar No. 00791936 gelliston@dehay.com pwilliams@dehay.com DEService@dehay.com ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANTS POLY AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC, POLY- AMERICA LP, and MARS PARTNERS, LTD. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that, on January 17, 2024 a true and correct copy of the foregoing instrument has been provided to all counsel of record via e-filing, in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, to all counsel of record. /s/ Pamela J. Williams PAMELA J. WILLIAMS POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC, POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC, POLY-AMERICA LP, AND MARS PARTNERS LTD’S NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE THE ORAL VIDEOCONFERENCE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN AND SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM – PAGE 2 EXHIBIT A DEFINITIONS 1. “Plaintiffs” means Chautaqua Brewer and all agents, servants, employees, representatives, and other persons acting on their behalf. 2. “Defendant” means Poly-America International Inc, Poly-America GP, LLC, Poly- America LP, and MARS Partners Ltd., and all agents, servants, employees, representatives, and other persons acting on his behalf. 3. The terms “you” and “your” mean Cynthia Castleman, NP and all agents, servants, employees, representatives, and other persons acting on her behalf. 4. “Communication” means any oral or written means of communication, including, but not limited to, face-to-face conversation, conversation by telephone, email, text, or other means of communication, including by documents, as defined herein. 5. “Document” means any written material, whether typed, handwritten, printed or otherwise, or any photographic, photostatic, microfilm or other reproduction thereof; any data stored electronically and capable of being retrieved by computer or word processor and printed therefrom; and any recording (film, tape, videotape or other mechanical or electronic information). It includes, but is not limited to, notes, memoranda, letters, emails, telegrams, circulars, releases, articles, reports, analysis, charts, account books, drafts, summaries, diaries, transcripts, agreements, contracts, deposit slips, checks, bank statements, receipts, stock certificates and/or statements. DOCUMENTS TO PRODUCE 1. Your entire medical and billing file pertaining to Chautauqua Brewer, including, but not limited to, all handwritten notes, records, reports, and all radiographic images, including x-rays, films, CT scans, and MRIs. 2. All documents reviewed by you in preparation for your evaluation or treatment of Chautauqua Brewer and/or in preparation for your deposition. 3. Your current curriculum vitae. 4. All communications or agreements with Plaintiff’s counsel, Chautauqua Brewer, or other individuals regarding Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s lawsuit. 5. All documents regarding financial benefits received by you for your services regarding Chautauqua Brewer, Plaintiff’s counsel, Plaintiff’s lawsuit, or testimony in Plaintiff’s lawsuit. 6. A list of all publications you authored or contributed to, if not included in your curriculum vitae. POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC, POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC, POLY-AMERICA LP, AND MARS PARTNERS LTD’S NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE THE ORAL VIDEOCONFERENCE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN AND SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM – PAGE 3 7. All documents evidencing the number, styles, and jurisdictions of the cases in which you have testified or rendered expert opinions. 8. A list of all depositions and trial testimony given by you. 9. Any and all writings authored by you that reflect any presentations given pertaining to the subject matter of this lawsuit. 10. Any and all materials, writings, information, or other materials you have read, reviewed, and/or used in any manner before this deposition pertaining to this lawsuit, including, but not limited to, medical records, notes, memorandums, medical articles, depositions, reports, affidavits, or treatises and any other matter involved in this lawsuit. 11. Copies of all authorities, including published literature in abstract and full form, you reviewed or relied upon in connection with the medical care or treatment of Chautauqua Brewer. 12. Any and all affidavits, affirmations, written statements (sworn or otherwise) signed or executed by you relating to any civil or administrative proceeding related to the medical care or treatment of Chautauqa Brewer. POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC, POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC, POLY-AMERICA LP, AND MARS PARTNERS LTD’S NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE THE ORAL VIDEOCONFERENCE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN AND SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM – PAGE 4 FILED 1/17/2024 3:00 PM FELICIA PITRE DISTRICT CLERK DALLAS CO., TEXAS Christi Underwood DEPUTY CAUSE NO. DC-22-08610 LEN ACKLIN, Individually, et al., § IN THE DISTRICT COURT § Plaintiffs, § § vs. § § 191st JUDICIAL DISTRICT POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., § POLY-AMERICA, INC., POLY-AMERICA § GP, LLC, POLY-AMERICA LP, ONCOR § ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC; § AND MARS PARTNERS, LTD, § § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS Defendants. SUBPOENA TO: Cynthia Castleman, NP ISSUED IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF TEXAS YOU ARE COMMANDED to appear before a Certified Shorthand Reporter, Notary Public, or other officer duly authorized to administer oaths, at the offices of Advanced Surgeons & Physicians Network located at 4200 Twelve Oaks Drive, Houston, Texas 77027 on January 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm as stated in Poly-America International Inc, Poly-America GP, LLC, Poly- America LP, And Mars Partners LTD’s Notice of Intention to Take Oral Deposition of Cynthia Castleman and Subpoena Duces Tecum (the “Notice”), to give oral deposition as a witness in the above-styled civil action and to attend from day to day until lawfully discharged, and to produce responsive documents as requested herein. HEREIN FAIL NOT, but of this writ make due return showing how you have executed same. Rule 176.8(a) states: Contempt. Failure by any person without adequate excuse to obey a subpoena served upon that person may be deemed a contempt of the court from which the subpoena is issued or a district court in the county in which the subpoena is served, and may be punished by fine or confinement, or both. ISSUED ON the 17th day of January 2024 SUBPOENA – PAGE 1 Respectfully submitted, DEHAY &ELLISTON, L.L.P. 3500 Bank of America Plaza 901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202-3736 Telephone: (214) 210-2400 Fax: (214) 210-2500 By: /s/ Pamela J. Williams GARY D. ELLISTON Texas State Bar No. 06584700 PAMELA J. WILLIAMS Texas State Bar No. 00791936 gelliston@dehay.com pwilliams@dehay.com DEService@dehay.com ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC., POLY- AMERICA LP, and MARS PARTNERS, LTD CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing document has been forwarded to all known counsel of record via certified mail, return receipt requested, and/or via first class mail, and/or via facsimile, and/or via hand delivery, and/or via e-file on this 17th day of January 2024. /s/ Pamela J. Williams PAMELA J. WILLIAMS SUBPOENA – PAGE 2 EXHIBIT A DEFINITIONS 1. “Plaintiffs” means Chautaqua Brewer and all agents, servants, employees, representatives, and other persons acting on their behalf. 2. “Defendant” means Poly-America International Inc, Poly-America GP, LLC, Poly- America LP, and MARS Partners Ltd., and all agents, servants, employees, representatives, and other persons acting on his behalf. 3. The terms “you” and “your” mean Cynthia Castleman, NP and all agents, servants, employees, representatives, and other persons acting on her behalf. 4. “Communication” means any oral or written means of communication, including, but not limited to, face-to-face conversation, conversation by telephone, email, text, or other means of communication, including by documents, as defined herein. 5. “Document” means any written material, whether typed, handwritten, printed or otherwise, or any photographic, photostatic, microfilm or other reproduction thereof; any data stored electronically and capable of being retrieved by computer or word processor and printed therefrom; and any recording (film, tape, videotape or other mechanical or electronic information). It includes, but is not limited to, notes, memoranda, letters, emails, telegrams, circulars, releases, articles, reports, analysis, charts, account books, drafts, summaries, diaries, transcripts, agreements, contracts, deposit slips, checks, bank statements, receipts, stock certificates and/or statements. DOCUMENTS TO PRODUCE 1. Your entire medical and billing file pertaining to Chautauqua Brewer, including, but not limited to, all handwritten notes, records, reports, and all radiographic images, including x-rays, films, CT scans, and MRIs. 2. All documents reviewed by you in preparation for your evaluation or treatment of Chautauqua Brewer and/or in preparation for your deposition. 3. Your current curriculum vitae. 4. All communications or agreements with Plaintiff’s counsel, Chautauqua Brewer, or other individuals regarding Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s lawsuit. 5. All documents regarding financial benefits received by you for your services regarding Chautauqua Brewer, Plaintiff’s counsel, Plaintiff’s lawsuit, or testimony in Plaintiff’s lawsuit. 6. A list of all publications you authored or contributed to, if not included in your curriculum vitae. SUBPOENA – PAGE 3 7. All documents evidencing the number, styles, and jurisdictions of the cases in which you have testified or rendered expert opinions. 8. A list of all depositions and trial testimony given by you. 9. Any and all writings authored by you that reflect any presentations given pertaining to the subject matter of this lawsuit. 10. Any and all materials, writings, information, or other materials you have read, reviewed, and/or used in any manner before this deposition pertaining to this lawsuit, including, but not limited to, medical records, notes, memorandums, medical articles, depositions, reports, affidavits, or treatises and any other matter involved in this lawsuit. 11. Copies of all authorities, including published literature in abstract and full form, you reviewed or relied upon in connection with the medical care or treatment of Chautauqua Brewer. 12. Any and all affidavits, affirmations, written statements (sworn or otherwise) signed or executed by you relating to any civil or administrative proceeding related to the medical care or treatment of Chautauqa Brewer. SUBPOENA – PAGE 4 Automated Certificate of eService This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system. The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules. LaKesha Burrus on behalf of Pamela Williams Bar No. 791936 lburrus@dehay.com Envelope ID: 83497169 Filing Code Description: Miscellanous Event Filing Description: NOTICE-SUB C CASTLEMAN NP Status as of 1/22/2024 5:00 PM CST Case Contacts Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status John CStewart john.stewart@oncor.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Angie Ranton angela.ranton@oncor.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Pamela J.Williams pwilliams@dehay.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Cris Page cpage@dehay.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Diane Hallmark diane.hallmark@oncor.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Christine Harvey charvey@dehay.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Adam Bell AdamB@poly-america.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Madison Pyle mpyle@dehay.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Sherri Robinson sherri.robinsoncsr@gmail.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Ruark Mershon RuarkM@poly-america.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Alexis Quezada alexisq@poly-america.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Lance Travis LTravis@cobbmartinez.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Anacorina Andrade aandrade@cobbmartinez.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Landon Dutra ldutra@cobbmartinez.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Associated Case Party: LEN ACKIN Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Jennifer Kinder 787837 jkinder@justcallkinder.net 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT ROCIO CASTRO RCASTRO@JUSTCALLKINDER.NET 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Damian Sullivent dsullivent@nesslerlaw.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT FRED NESSLER fwn@nesslerlaw.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Griffin McMillin gmcmillin@justcallkinder.net 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT Automated Certificate of eService This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system. The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules. LaKesha Burrus on behalf of Pamela Williams Bar No. 791936 lburrus@dehay.com Envelope ID: 83497169 Filing Code Description: Miscellanous Event Filing Description: NOTICE-SUB C CASTLEMAN NP Status as of 1/22/2024 5:00 PM CST Associated Case Party: POLY-AMERICA LP Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Christine Harvey deservice@dehay.com 1/17/2024 3:00:31 PM SENT EXHIBIT B CAUSE NO. DC-22-08610 LEN ACKLIN, INDIVIDUALLY, ET § IN THE DISTRICT COURT AL.; § PLAINTIFFS, § § v. § 191st JUDICIAL DISTRICT § POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL § INC.; POLY-AMERICA, INC; POLY- § AMERICA GP, LLC; POLY-AMERICA § LP; ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY § COMPANY, LLC; AND MARS § PARTNERS, LTD; § DEFENDANTS. § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT: COMES NOW, Len Acklin, et al. (“Plaintiffs” or “Movant”), in the above-styled and numbered cause, and files this Motion to Quash Oral and Videotaped Deposition, and in support thereof, would respectfully show the Court the following: I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On January 17, 2024, Plaintiffs’ counsel was served with a Notice of Deposition for Cynthia Castleman, NP. Cynthia Castleman, NP’s deposition has been set for January 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Cynthia Castleman, NP’s deposition is set in-person at the offices of Advanced Surgeons & Physicians Network located at 4200 Twelve Oaks Drive, Houston, Texas 77027. The Notice for Deposition is herein and incorporated by reference as Exhibit “A”, and referred to in this Motion as the “Notice”. II. GENERAL OBJECTIONS Movant requests that the Court quash the Notice of Intent to Take Oral and Videotaped PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP PAGE 1 Deposition of Cynthia Castleman, NP, for the reason that Defendants noticed the deposition without Plaintiffs’ counsel’s agreement. Plaintiffs’ counsel is not available for a deposition on this date. Defendants did not confer with Plaintiffs’ counsel about depositions times or ask when Plaintiffs’ counsel is available for a deposition. Defendants unilaterally noticed the deposition of Cynthia Castleman, NP without agreement of Plaintiffs’ counsel. Plaintiff’s counsel does not have any more days in January available for a deposition, and Defendant’s counsel has indicated they are only willing to reschedule the deposition for a time in January. Plaintiffs are also opposed to taking the deposition of Cynthia Castleman, NP before the depositions of Plaintiffs and Defendants have been taken. This Motion is timely as it is filed within 3 business days after receiving the Notice, and as such the deposition is automatically stayed as provided by the Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 199.4. PRAYER For these reasons, Movant requests that the Court quash Defendants POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC., POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC, POLY-AMERICA L.P., and MARS PARTNERS, LTD.’S Notice of Intent to Take the Oral Deposition of Cynthia Castleman, NP; and grant any and all relief to Plaintiffs as they may be entitled to in equity or at law. Respectfully submitted, KINDER LAW PLLC By: JENNIFER ANNE KINDER TEXAS BAR NO. 00787837 Email: jkinder@justcallkinder.net GRIFFIN T. MCMILLIN TEXAS BAR NO. 24131500 Email: gmcmillin@justcallkinder.net 3701 W. Northwest Highway Building 3, Suite 304 Dallas, Texas 75220 Tel. (214) 812-9800 PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP PAGE 2 Fax. (214) 484-2144 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing document has been forwarded to all known counsel of record pursuant to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on this 18th day of January 2024. Griffin T. McMillin DeHay & Elliston, L.L.P. 3500 Bank of America Plaza 901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202-3736 Telephone: (214) 210-2400 Fax: (214) 210-2500 GARY D. ELLISTON Texas State Bar No. 6584700 PAMELA J. WILLIAMS Texas State Bar No. 00791936 ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANTS POLY-AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC., POLY-AMERICA GP, LLC, POLY-AMERICA LP, AND MARS PARTNERS, LTD COBB MARTINEZ WOODWARD PLLC Lance C. Travis State Bar No. 00797568 Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC 1700 Pacific Ave., Suite 3100 Dallas, TX 75201 214-220-5236 (phone) 214-220-5299 (fax) ltravis@cobbmartinez.com John C. Stewart State Bar No. 19211525 Daniel G. Altman State Bar No. 00793255 777 Main, Suite 747 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 (817) 215-5885 (Telephone) (817) 215-6360 (Facsimile) John.stewart@oncor.com PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP PAGE 3 Attorneys for Defendant Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE Plaintiff’s Counsel reached out by email to Counsel for Defendant on the issues presented on January 18, 2024, but was unable to come to an agreement. ______________ Jennifer Anne Kinder PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP PAGE 4 EXHIBIT C PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP PAGE 5 Williams, Pamela J. From: Williams, Pamela J. Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 11 :45 AM To: Jennifer Kinder; Griffin McMillin; Lance Travis Cc: Page, Cris Subject: RE: Len Acklin - deposition Cynthia Castleman Jennifer, The rules do not allow Plaintiffs to dictate the order in which Defendants take depositions of persons with knowledge of relevant facts and/or trial witnesses. If we want to depose Ms. Castleman first, that is our choice . There is no compelling reason to depose the plaintiffs or defendants before taking the deposition of Ms. Castleman. We will depose the plaintiffs once medical records are received. We will offer our client for deposition after plaintiffs are deposed. Pam 0-IAY ELIJSlU'\l u ., Regards, Pamela J. Williams I DeHay & Elliston, LLP 3500 Bank of America Plaza 901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202 Phone:214-210-2400 Direct: 214-210-2449 Fax:214-210-2500 Email: pwilliams@ dehay.com From: Jennifer Kinder Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:20 PM To: Williams, Pamela J.; Griffin McMillin ; Lance Travis Cc: Page, Cris Subject: RE: Len Acklin - deposition Cynthia Castleman WARNING: External Email -Think Before You Click We are going to insist that the Plaintiff and Defendant depositions occur first. We have also requested the deposition of your client. Please provide dates for these 11 depositions. Jennifer Anne Kinder 1 Kinder Law PLLC 3701 W. Northwest Highway, Suite 304 Dallas, Texas 75220 Tel (214) 812-9800 Fax (214) 484-2144 www.justec1llkindcr.net lnstagram @justcallkinder TikTok @badbitchlaw Twitter: @Justcallklnder From: Williams, Pamela J. Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 11:13 AM To: Jennifer Kinder ; Griffin McMillin ; Lance Travis Cc: Page, Cris Subject: Len Acklin - deposition Cynthia Castleman Jennifer and Griffin, Please provide dates in February for Cynthia Castleman's deposition. We would like to avoid a Motion to Compel. Thanks, Pam Regards, Pamela J. Williams I DeHay & Elliston, LLP 3500 Bank of America Plaza 901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202 Pl1ur1e: 214-210-2400 Direct: 214-210-2449 Fax: 214-210-2500 Email: pwilliams@dehay.com _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - This e-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Secs 2510-2521, and is legally privileged. This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of De Hay & Elliston, L.L.P. that may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - This e-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Secs 2510-2521, and is legally privileged. This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of DeHay & Elliston, L.L.P. that may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. 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Williams I DeHay & Elliston, LLP 3500 Bank of America Plaza 901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202 Phone: 214-210-2400 Direct: 214-210-2449 Fax:214-210-2500 Email: pw1lliams@d ehay.com 1 Williams, Pamela J. From: Lance Travis < LTravis@cobbmartinez.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 11 :34 AM To: Jennifer Kinder; Griffin McMillin Cc: Williams, Pamela J. Subject: Ackin, et al v. Poly-America, et al WARNING: External Email -Think Before You Click Jennifer and Griffin - All Defendants would like to discuss entry of an Agreed Scheduling Order. With a current trial setting of June 3, 2024, we would propose discovery expiration, Daubert motions, dispositive motions, and mediation deadlines 30 days before trial. Plaintiffs' experts to be designated 90 days before trial, and Defendants' experts 60 days before trial. Deposition designations, motions in limine, proposed jury charges, and exhibit lists 14 days before trial. 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LaKesha Burrus on behalf of Pamela Williams Bar No. 791936 lburrus@dehay.com Envelope ID: 84059197 Filing Code Description: Motion - Compel Filing Description: DEFENDANTS' JOINT MOTION TO COMPEL THE DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN Status as of 2/5/2024 7:29 AM CST Case Contacts Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status John CStewart john.stewart@oncor.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Angie Ranton angela.ranton@oncor.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Pamela J.Williams pwilliams@dehay.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Cris Page cpage@dehay.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Diane Hallmark diane.hallmark@oncor.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Christine Harvey charvey@dehay.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Adam Bell AdamB@poly-america.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Madison Pyle mpyle@dehay.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Sherri Robinson sherri.robinsoncsr@gmail.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Ruark Mershon RuarkM@poly-america.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Alexis Quezada alexisq@poly-america.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Lance Travis LTravis@cobbmartinez.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Anacorina Andrade aandrade@cobbmartinez.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Landon Dutra ldutra@cobbmartinez.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Associated Case Party: LEN ACKIN Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Jennifer Kinder 787837 jkinder@justcallkinder.net 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT ROCIO CASTRO RCASTRO@JUSTCALLKINDER.NET 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Damian Sullivent dsullivent@nesslerlaw.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT FRED NESSLER fwn@nesslerlaw.com 2/1/2024 4:01:47 PM SENT Automated Certificate of eService This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system. 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