On July 29, 2022 a
Motion,Ex Parte
was filed
involving a dispute between
Ackin, Len,
Adjei, Ella,
Anderson, Preshas,
Belmorris, Joshua,
Berry, Ernest,
Boozer, Antwuan,
Bradix, Dorothy,
Brewer, Chautaugua,
Brown, Alvin,
Brown, Katrina,
Brown, Kenneth,
Brown, Lauren,
Bustillos, Orlando,
Carnell, Johnny,
Chester, Kjatha,
Cisse, Sekou,
Cisses, Sekou,
Crawford, September,
Crosley, Tyler,
Davis, Kimberly,
Diggs, Jake,
Duncan, Ronnie,
Elhadi, Jihad Abd,
Ferguson, Lily,
Fisher, Rudolph,
Fisher, Sheila,
Fonteno, Bobby, Ii,
Gaston, Lastesha,
Gates, Rondalus,
Green, Ashley,
Greene, Pamela,
Harris, Jaquan,
Harrison, Carol,
Harrison, Charles,
Harrison, Edward,
Harrison, Joyce M.,
Harrison, Latasha,
Harrison, Latoya,
Harrison, Sharon,
Henry, Donmonique,
Howard, Rafael,
Issah, Willie,
Jackson, Marcus,
Johnson, Robert,
Johnson, Trenton,
Jones, Brandon,
Jones, Cedric,
Jones, Cheryl,
Jones, Edward,
Jones, Toshi,
Jones, Valencia,
Kelley, Mildred,
Kelley, Raven,
Knight-Trigg, Tamara,
Lara, Ephraim,
Lard, Lazerick,
Lee, Jada,
Lee, Laquesha,
Lee, Mariah,
Lester, Ella,
Luckey, Angela,
Martinez, Jose,
Mccray, Cornelius,
Mcpherson, Aaron,
Mcqueen, Dominika,
Mims, Stacey,
Mitchell, Benjamin,
Montgomery, Jaqueisha,
Mosley, Phyllis,
Muoka, Margaret,
Nixon, Latoya,
Nzioka, Joseph,
Oldacre, Donald,
Oldacre, Glory,
Olivarez, Gloria,
Pena, Epifani,
Pipkins, Sherry,
Porter, Michelle,
Purifoy, Wakeisha,
Rodriguez, Amber,
Rodriguez, Jazun,
Ross, Edward,
Scott, Benjamin,
Scott, Hasani,
Shelby, Kenneth,
Smith, Jermaine,
Smith, Sabrina,
Stoker, Lester,
Swope, Janice,
Talley, Kelvin,
The Estate Of Cheryl Jones,
Tienda, Alexa,
Tittel, Michael,
Walker, Latasha,
Ware, Addonais,
Ware, Tara,
Ware, T'Ara,
Washington, Eartha,
Wells, Kristy,
West, Laquita,
White, Carolyn,
White, Darla,
Whitemon, Bobby,
Whitemon, Dorothy,
White, Quinton,
White, Sandra,
Williams, Calap, Iii,
Williams, Jackie, Jr,
Woodard, Vickie,
Young, Ariel,
Young, Pamela,
and
Brewer, Chautaugua,
Davis, Kimberly,
Mars Partners, Ltd,
Oncor Electric Delivery Company Llc,
Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Llc,
Poly-America Gp, Llc,
Poly America Inc,
Poly-America Inc,
Poly-America International Inc.,
Poly-America Lp,
for PROPERTY
in the District Court of Dallas County.
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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
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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
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on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing
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certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules.
LaKesha Burrus on behalf of Pamela Williams
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lburrus@dehay.com
Envelope ID: 83497169
Filing Code Description: Miscellanous Event
Filing Description: NOTICE-SUB C CASTLEMAN NP
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Associated Case Party: POLY-AMERICA LP
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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
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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)
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John.stewart@oncor.com
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP
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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.
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Jennifer Anne Kinder
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP
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EXHIBIT C
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH ORAL DEPOSITION OF CYNTHIA CASTLEMAN, NP
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Williams, Pamela J.
From: Williams, Pamela J.
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:23 AM
To: Jennifer Kinder; Griffin McMillin
Cc: Page, Cris; Lance Travis
Subject: ' Len Acklin - deposition of Amber Rodriguez
Jennifer and Griffin,
We would like to depose plaintiff Amber Rodriguez. We are also following up on the deposition request for Cynthia
Castleman. Can you please provide dates in August?
Thanks,
Pam
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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: pw1lliams@d ehay.com
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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
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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. Objections to those pretrial
materials and cross-designations of depos 7 days before trial. Is this agreeable? If so, we will memorialize in an Agreed
Order for filing.
Also, all Defendants would like to start scheduling in-person depositions. Defendants would like to start with Hasani
Scott, Sabrina Smith, Chautauqua Brewer, Robert Johnson, Lequesha Lee, and Cynthia Castleman, NP. Please provide
available dates at your earliest convenience.
CMW
Lance Travis
Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC
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Dallas, Texas 75201
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