Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles – Central District

Department 53

william m. dorfman, d.d.s. , Plaintiff, vs. patti cantor , et al., Defendants.

Case No.: BC602388

Hearing Date: July 6, 2020

Time: 10:00 a.m.

[Tentative] Order RE:

motion to compel release of cross-complainant patti cantor’s mental health records by court order, or in the alternative, for an order compelling cantor to sign authorizations for release of her mental health records

AND RELATED CROSS-ACTION

MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff and cross-defendant William M. Dorfman, D.D.S.

RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant and cross-complainant Patti Cantor

Motion to Compel Release of Cross-Complainant Patti Cantor’s Mental Health Records by Court Order, or In the Alternative, for an Order Compelling Cantor to Sign Authorizations for Release of Her Mental Health Records

The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff William M. Dorfman, D.D.S. (“Dr. Dorfman”) filed this action