PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION IS DENIED.
Background
On August 29, 2019, Plaintiffs Albert Melkonian, as Successor in Interest of Arsham Melkonian (hereinafter referred to as “Decedent Melkonian”) and individually, filed the instant action against Defendants OPHC, LLC dba Oakpark Healthcare Center (“Oakpark”); Citrus Administrative Services, Inc. (“Citrus”); Soopian Ebrahim; Alvart Melkonian; Aida Melkonian; and Does 1 through 100. The Complaint asserts causes of action for:
Elder Abuse and Neglect (pursuant to the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act – Welf. & Inst. Code §§ 15600, et seq.);
Negligence/Willful Misconduct;
Wrongful Death; and
Violation of Patients’ Bill of Rights (pursuant to Health & Safety Code § 1430).
Plaintiff moves for an order compelling the deposition of Sumyat McGrath, LVN, who is purported to be represented by counsel for Defendant Oakpark.
Legal Standard
Any party may obtain discovery, subject to restrictions, by taking the o
Hearing Date
July 01, 2020
Type
Elder Abuse/Dependent Adult Abuse Case (General Jurisdiction)
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PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION IS DENIED.
Background
On August 29, 2019, Plaintiffs Albert Melkonian, as Successor in Interest of Arsham Melkonian (hereinafter referred to as “Decedent Melkonian”) and individually, filed the instant action against Defendants OPHC, LLC dba Oakpark Healthcare Center (“Oakpark”); Citrus Administrative Services, Inc. (“Citrus”); Soopian Ebrahim; Alvart Melkonian; Aida Melkonian; and Does 1 through 100. The Complaint asserts causes of action for:
Elder Abuse and Neglect (pursuant to the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act – Welf. & Inst. Code §§ 15600, et seq.);
Negligence/Willful Misconduct;
Wrongful Death; and
Violation of Patients’ Bill of Rights (pursuant to Health & Safety Code § 1430).
Plaintiff moves for an order compelling the deposition of Sumyat McGrath, LVN, who is purported to be represented by counsel for Defendant Oakpark.
Legal Standard
Any party may obtain discovery, subject to restrictions, by taking the o