Motion by Defendant, Rajesh Chawla, M.D. to Compel Second Session of Plaintiff, Steven Hawkins’, Deposition, filed on 5/9/19, is GRANTED. Plaintiff, Steven Hawkins, is ordered to appear for a subsequent deposition as duly noticed by Defendant, limited to the issue of his standing to sue as a “putative domestic partner.” See Defendant’s Ex. H, letter dated 4/26/19.
The court’s file reflects that on 4/19/17, Plaintiffs, Steven and Salen Hawkins, filed their complaint alleging medical malpractice, wrongful death, and breach of fiduciary duty. Plaintiff, Steven Hawkins, alleged he was the domestic partner of Akiko Saggio, and father of Plaintiff, Salen Hawkins, a minor. Complaint ¶ 2.
On 7/19/17, Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint for wrongful death only. Mr. Hawkins again alleged that he was the domestic partner of Akiko Saggio and father of Salen Hawkins, a minor. Defendants’ Exhibit A, First Amended Complaint, ¶ 2.
In responses to Special Interrogatory 3 served on 10/19/17, P
Hearing Date
June 21, 2019
Type
Med Malpractice (Drs & Surgeons) (General Jurisdiction)
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Motion by Defendant, Rajesh Chawla, M.D. to Compel Second Session of Plaintiff, Steven Hawkins’, Deposition, filed on 5/9/19, is GRANTED. Plaintiff, Steven Hawkins, is ordered to appear for a subsequent deposition as duly noticed by Defendant, limited to the issue of his standing to sue as a “putative domestic partner.” See Defendant’s Ex. H, letter dated 4/26/19.
The court’s file reflects that on 4/19/17, Plaintiffs, Steven and Salen Hawkins, filed their complaint alleging medical malpractice, wrongful death, and breach of fiduciary duty. Plaintiff, Steven Hawkins, alleged he was the domestic partner of Akiko Saggio, and father of Plaintiff, Salen Hawkins, a minor. Complaint ¶ 2.
On 7/19/17, Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint for wrongful death only. Mr. Hawkins again alleged that he was the domestic partner of Akiko Saggio and father of Salen Hawkins, a minor. Defendants’ Exhibit A, First Amended Complaint, ¶ 2.
In responses to Special Interrogatory 3 served on 10/19/17, P