CASE NAME: Fontes v. Finander, et al.
CASE NUMBER: BC558739
HEARING DATE: 12/21/16
CALENDAR NUMBER: 10
DATE FILED: 9/24/14
TRIAL DATE: 3/17/17
NOTICE: OK
PROCEEDINGS: Motion for Summary Judgment or Adjudication of Issues
MOVING PARTY: Defendants Paulette Finander, M.D.; Junaid Fitter, M.D.; Kay Donnelly, R.N.; Sheela Surrao, R.N.; and Samantha Merkler, LVN
OPPOSING PARTY: None
COURT’S TENTATIVE RULING
The unopposed motion for summary judgment is granted as to Defendants Paulette Finander, M.D.; Kay Donnelly, R.N.; Sheela Surrao, R.N.; and Samantha Merkler, LVN. The unopposed motion for summary adjudication of Defendant Junaid Fitter, M.D. is granted as to Issue 3, which disposes of the third cause of action for deliberate indifference under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. As a result of these rulings, the only remaining cause of action is the seventh cause of action for medical negligence as to Dr. Fitter, which is not at issue on this motion. Counsel for Defendants to give not
Hearing Date
December 21, 2016
Type
Civil Rights (General Jurisdiction)
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CASE NAME: Fontes v. Finander, et al.
CASE NUMBER: BC558739
HEARING DATE: 12/21/16
CALENDAR NUMBER: 10
DATE FILED: 9/24/14
TRIAL DATE: 3/17/17
NOTICE: OK
PROCEEDINGS: Motion for Summary Judgment or Adjudication of Issues
MOVING PARTY: Defendants Paulette Finander, M.D.; Junaid Fitter, M.D.; Kay Donnelly, R.N.; Sheela Surrao, R.N.; and Samantha Merkler, LVN
OPPOSING PARTY: None
COURT’S TENTATIVE RULING
The unopposed motion for summary judgment is granted as to Defendants Paulette Finander, M.D.; Kay Donnelly, R.N.; Sheela Surrao, R.N.; and Samantha Merkler, LVN. The unopposed motion for summary adjudication of Defendant Junaid Fitter, M.D. is granted as to Issue 3, which disposes of the third cause of action for deliberate indifference under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. As a result of these rulings, the only remaining cause of action is the seventh cause of action for medical negligence as to Dr. Fitter, which is not at issue on this motion. Counsel for Defendants to give not