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FIFTH DISTRICT COURT- CEDAR
IRON COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
FELICIA PHILLIPS vs. GERALD K ROWLAND MD
CASE NUMBER 100500723 Malpractice
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CURRENT ASSIGNED JUDGE
PAUL D LYMAN
PARTIES
Plaintiff - FELICIA PHILLIPS
Represented by: RHETT G LUNCEFORD
Defendant - GERALD K ROWLAND MD
Represented by: VAUN B HALL
Defendant - DARRELL L WILSON MD - DISMISSED
Represented by: VAUN B HALL
Defendant - INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE - DISMISSED
Represented by: LARRY R WHITE
Represented by: PAUL D VAN KOMEN
ACCOUNT SUMMARY
TOTAL REVENUE Amount Due: 670.00
Amount Paid: 670.00
Credit: 0.00
Balance: 0.00
REVENUE DETAIL - TYPE: COMPLAINT - NO AMT S
Amount Due: 360.00
Amount Paid: 360.00
Amount Credit: 0.00
Balance: 0.00
REVENUE DETAIL - TYPE: JURY DEMAND - CIVIL
Amount Due: 250.00
Amount Paid: 250.00
Amount Credit: 0.00
Balance: 0.00
REVENUE DETAIL - TYPE: AUDIO TAPE COPY
Amount Due: 60.00
Amount Paid: 60.00
Amount Credit: 0.00
Balance: 0.00
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CASE NOTE
PROCEEDINGS
07-28-10 Filed: Complaint
07-28-10 Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL assigned.
07-28-10 Filed: Complaint
07-28-10 Filed: Complaint
07-28-10 Fee Account created Total Due: 360.00
07-28-10 Fee Account created Total Due: 250.00
07-28-10 COMPLAINT - NO AMT S Payment Received: 360.00
Note: Code Description: COMPLAINT - NO AMT S, JURY DEMAND
- CIVIL, Mail Payment;
07-28-10 JURY DEMAND - CIVIL Payment Received: 250.00
11-26-10 Filed return: Acceptance of Service and Summons for Darrell
Wilson and Gerald Rowland
Party Served: ROWLAND MD, GERALD K
Service Type: Mail
Service Date: November 22, 2010
12-03-10 Filed: Answer of Intermountain Health Care/Valley View Medical
Center
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE
12-09-10 Filed: Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint on Behalf of Gerald K
Rowland MD and Darrel L Wilson MD
GERALD K ROWLAND MD
DARRELL L WILSON MD
03-28-11 Filed: Certificate of Service (Initial Disclosures)
03-31-11 Filed: Certificate of Service (IHC's nitial disclosures)
04-01-11 Filed order: Attorneys Planning Meeting Report and Scheduling
Order
Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
Signed April 01, 2011
04-04-11 Filed: Certificate of Service of Plaintiff's Initial
Disclosures
05-09-11 Filed: Certificate of Service (Dfnt's discovery requests)
05-18-11 Filed: Certificate of Service (Discovery Requests)
05-18-11 Filed: Certificate of Service (Discovery Requests)
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05-31-11 Filed: Certificate of Service (Discovery request)
07-11-11 Filed: Certificate of Service of Plaintiff's Verified Answers
to Defendant IHC's First Set of Interrogatories and Request for
Production of Documents
07-13-11 Filed: Plaintiff's First Set of Request for Production of
Documents to Defendant Intermountain Health Care/Valley View
Medical Center
08-10-11 Filed: Certificate of Service (discovery responses)
08-15-11 Filed: Notice of Records Deposition
08-18-11 Filed: Notie of Records Desposition (IHC)
11-30-11 Filed: Letter Addressed to Vaun B Hall Re: Deposition of Daryl
Conrad Belcher
11-30-11 Filed: Letter Addressed to Vaun B Hall Re: Deposition of
Starling Marie Phillips
01-13-12 Filed: Notice of Amended Deposition of Darrell L Wilson MD
01-13-12 Filed: Notice of Amended Deposition of Janet Malachowski
01-16-12 Filed order: Attorneys Amended Planning Meeting Report and
Amended Scheduling Order
Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
Signed January 16, 2012
05-17-12 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 14520129
FINAL PRETRIAL & STLMT CONF is scheduled.
Date: 10/29/2012
Time: 09:03 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
05-17-12 FINAL PRETRIAL & STLMT CONF scheduled on October 29, 2012 at
09:03 AM in COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge WESTFALL.
05-17-12 Filed: Notice of Final Pretrial & Stlmt Conf
08-02-12 Filed order: Attorneys Stipulated Amended Planning Meeting
Report and Amended Scheduling Order
Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
Signed August 02, 2012
08-28-12 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 14721081
FINAL PRETRIAL & STLMT CONF.
Date: 04/29/2013
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Time: 09:03 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
The reason for the change is Discovery problems.
08-28-12 FINAL PRETRIAL & STLMT CONF scheduled on April 29, 2013 at
09:03 AM in COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge WESTFALL.
08-28-12 Filed: Notice of Final Pretrial & Settlement Conference
10-15-12 Filed: Defendant Intermountain Health Care/Valley View Medical
Center's Motion for Summary Judgment
Filed by: INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE,
10-15-12 Filed: Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of
Defendant Intermountain Health Care/Valley View Medical
Center's Motion for Summary Judgment
10-18-12 Filed: Letter re deposition of Felicia Phillips
10-29-12 Filed: Plaintiff's Objection to Defendant Intermountain Health
Care/Valley View Medical Center's Motion for Summary Judgment
10-30-12 Filed: Notice of Withdrawal of Notice to Submit Unopposed
Motion
10-31-12 Filed: Request to Submit Unopposed Motion (This request was
WITHDRAWN on 10/30/12)
11-09-12 Filed: Certifcate of Service (Request to Supplement Discovery
Responses)
01-14-13 Filed: Plaintiff's Expert Witness Designation
01-22-13 Filed: Certificate of Service - Designation of Expert Witness
02-08-13 Filed: Request to Submit for Decision by Intermountain Health
Care/Valley View Medical Center
03-08-13 Filed order: Recusal Order (served with Order of Assignment on
3/14/13)
Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
Signed March 08, 2013
03-13-13 Filed order: Order of Assignment
Judge JOHN J WALTON
Signed March 13, 2013
03-14-13 Judge JOHN J WALTON assigned.
03-14-13 Note: PYR Name changed from SMART, SCHOFIELD, SHORTER
03-14-13 Note: PYR Name changed to SMART SCHOFIELD SHORTER
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03-20-13 Filed: Rejection notice re Request to Submit
04-15-13 Filed: Other DESIGNATION OF EXPERT WITNESSES ON BEHALF OF
DEFENDANTS GERALD K. ROWLAND, M.D. AND DARRELL L. WILSON, M.D.
04-15-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-15-13 Filed: Other NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF MICHAEL SMOLENS MD
04-15-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-19-13 Filed: Other Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Objection
04-19-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-19-13 Filed: Request/Notice to Submit Renewed Request to Submit for
Decision by Intermountain Heatlh Care/Valley View Medical
Center
04-19-13 Filed: Other Proposed :Order (Proposed) Summary Judgment and
Order of Dismissal Intermountain Health Care/Valley View
Medical Center
04-19-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-26-13 Filed: Motion to Attend Final Pretrial Conference
Telephonically
Filed by: PHILLIPS, FELICIA
04-26-13 Filed: Other Proposed :Order (Proposed)
04-26-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-29-13 Minute Entry - Minutes for FINAL PRETRIAL & STLMT CONF
Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
Clerk: dawnw
No Parties Present
Audio
Tape Number: CEDCRT1 Tape Count: 9:22-9:22
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HEARING
This matter has been reassigned to Judge Walton. This hearing is
stricken and shall be reset on Judge Walton's calendar.
05-01-13 Filed order: Order
Judge JOHN J WALTON
Signed May 01, 2013
05-01-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-03-13 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 15206918
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PRETRIAL CONFERENCE is scheduled.
Date: 05/29/2013
Time: 01:30 p.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: JOHN J WALTON
Pltf's atty may appear by phone by calling the court.
05-03-13 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE scheduled on May 29, 2013 at 01:30 PM in
COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge WALTON.
05-03-13 Filed: Notice of Pretrial Conference
05-07-13 Filed: Motion Motion of Intermountain Health Care/Valley View
Medical Center to Attend Final Pretrial Conference
Telephonically
Filed by: INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE,
05-07-13 Filed: Other Proposed :Order (Proposed) Order Granting Motion
of Intermountain Health Care/Valley View Medical Center to
Attend Final Pretrial Conference Telephonically
05-07-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-09-13 Filed: Other Stipulation for Dismissal of Defendant Darrell L.
Wilson, M.D. with Prejudice
05-09-13 Filed: Other Proposed :Order (Proposed) [Proposed] Final Order
and Entry of Judgment - Dismissing Defendant Darrell L. Wilson,
M.D. with Prejudice
05-09-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-10-13 Filed: Other Stipulation for Dismissal of Intermountain
Healthcare/valley View Medical Center
05-10-13 Filed: Other Proposed :Order (Proposed) Order of Dismissal with
Prejudice as to Intermountain Healthcare/Valley View Medical
Center
05-10-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-13-13 Filed order: Order Order Granting Motion of Intermountain
Health Care/Valley View Medical Center to Attend Final Pretrial
Conference Telephonically
Judge JOHN J WALTON
Signed May 13, 2013
05-13-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
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05-13-13 Filed order: Order Order of Dismissal with Prejudice as to
Intermountain Healthcare/Valley View Medical Center
Judge JOHN J WALTON
Signed May 13, 2013
05-13-13 Filed order: Order [Proposed] Final Order and Entry of Judgment
- Dismissing Defendant Darrell L. Wilson, M.D. with Prejudice
Judge JOHN J WALTON
Signed May 13, 2013
05-13-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-13-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-14-13 Filed: Other Letter notification of non-attendance at May 29
hearing
05-14-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-14-13 Dismissed party - WILSON MD, DARRELL L
05-14-13 Dismissed party - INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH
05-14-13 Filed: Other - Declined to Sign Order (Proposed) Summary
Judgment and Order of Dismissal Intermountain Health
Care/Valley View Medical Center
05-14-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-14-13 Filed: Letter to Vaun B. Hall regarding Deposition of Jeffrey
Bleazard
05-15-13 Filed: Letter Re Deposition
05-29-13 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE scheduled on September 25, 2013 at 02:00 PM
in COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge WALTON.
05-29-13 Minute Entry - Minutes for Pretrial Conference
Judge: JOHN J WALTON
Clerk: marydb
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
PRESENT
Plaintiff's Attorney(s): RHETT G LUNCEFORD
Defendant's Attorney(s): VAUN B HALL
Audio
Tape Number: CEDCRT1 Tape Count: 1:30-1:41
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HEARING
The Court advises counsel of it's concerns in that it did not rule
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on a motion for summary judgment. All other parties have been
dismissed from the case.
Counsel indicate a settlement has been discussed but the matter
will need to go to trial at this time.
Mr. Hall indicates that discovery has been completed, the
deposition of one expert witness is done, two more expert witnesses
will be deposed within the next 30-45 days.
A final pretrial should be scheduled out approximately 60-75 days.
The Court orders that all motions are to be filed by August 26
2013, responses are due by September 12, 2013 and replies are due
by September 19, 2013.
A three-day jury trial is requested.
A final pretrial conference is scheduled in open court (counsel
anticipate it taking two hours).
PRETRIAL CONFERENCE.
Date: 09/25/2013
Time: 02:00 p.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: JOHN J WALTON
08-26-13 Filed: Affidavit of Vaun B. Hall
08-26-13 Filed: Motion Defendant's Motion to Exclude Certain Evidence
Based on Plaintiff's Failure to Supplment Her Initial
Disclosures and Discovery Responses
Filed by: WILSON MD, DARRELL L
08-26-13 Filed: Memorandum Defendant's Memorandum in Support of Motion
to Exclude Certain Evidence Based on Plaintiff's Failure to
Supplement Her Initial Disclosures and Discovery Responses
08-26-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-26-13 Filed: Motion in Limine Defendant's Motion in Limine Regarding
Application of the Collateral Source Rule
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Filed by: WILSON MD, DARRELL L
08-26-13 Filed: Memorandum Defendant's Memorandum in Support of Motion
in Limine Regarding Application of the Collateral Source Rule
08-26-13 Filed: Motion in Limine Motion in Limine to Exclude Certain
Causation Testimony of PL's Expert Witness, Michael Smolens,
M.D., Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Motion to Exclude
Evidence of PL's 4/25/08 Surgery
Filed by: WILSON MD, DARRELL L
08-26-13 Filed: Memorandum in Support of Motion in Limine to Exclude
Certain Causation Testimony of PL Expert Michael Smolens, M.D.,
Motion for Partial Sum. Judgment & Motion to Exclude Evidence
of PL 4/25/08 Surgery
08-26-13 Filed: Memorandum Exhibits for Memo of Motion in Limine to
Exclude Certain Causation Testimony of PL Expert Michael
Smolens, M.D., Motion for Partial Sum. Judgment & Motion to
Exclude Evidence of PL 4/25/08 Surgery
08-26-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-26-13 Filed: Motion in Limine Defendant's Motion in Limine to Exclude
any References to Liability Insurance
Filed by: WILSON MD, DARRELL L
08-26-13 Filed: Memorandum Defendant's Memorandum in Support of Motion
in Limine to Exclude any References to Liability Insurance
08-26-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-26-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-26-13 Filed: Motion to Compel, or in the alternative, Motion to
Strike Plaintiff's Expert Michael Smolens, M.D.
Filed by: WILSON MD, DARRELL L
08-26-13 Filed: Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, or in the
alternative, Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Expert Michael
Smolens, M.D.
08-26-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-26-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-16-13 Filed: Affidavit of Michael Smolens, M.D.
09-16-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-16-13 Filed: Objection to Defendant's Motion in Limine to Exclude
Certain Causation Testimony of Plaintiff's Expert Witness,
Michael Smolens, M.D., Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and
Motion to Exclude Evidence of Plaintiff's 04/25/08 Surgery
09-16-13 Filed: Exhibit A
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09-16-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-16-13 Filed: Objection to Defendant's Motion to Compel, or in the
Alternative, Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Expert Michael
Smolens, M.D.
09-16-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-16-13 Filed: Objection to Defendant's Motion in Limine to Exclude
Certain Evidence Based on Plaintiff's Failure to Supplement Her
Initial Disclosures and Discovery Responses
09-16-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-16-13 Filed: Affidavit of Rhett G. Lunceford
09-16-13 Filed: Exhibits
09-16-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-19-13 Filed: Reply Memo in Support of Def Motion in Limine to Exclude
Certain Testimony of Pl Expert Witness, Michael Smolens, M.D.,
Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Motion to Exclude
Evidence of Pl Surgery
09-19-13 Filed: Reply Memo in Support of Defendant's Motion to Compel,
or in the Alternative, Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Expert
Michael Smolens, M.D.
09-19-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-19-13 Filed: Reply Memo In Support of Defendant's Motion to Exclude
Certain Evidence Based on Plaintiff's Failure to Supplement Her
Initial Disclosures and Discovery Responses
09-19-13 Filed: Request/Notice to Submit Request to Submit for Decision
09-19-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-19-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-19-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-24-13 Note: Tracking note: Motion to Exclude submitted on 9/19/13
09-24-13 Filed: Supplement to Plaintiffs Initial Disclosures
09-25-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-25-13 **** SEALED **** Filed: Email between clerk and Judge Wal
10-03-13 Filed: Notice of Judicial Assmient of an Active (Non-Senior)
Judge (Judge Paul D. Lyman)
10-07-13 Judge PAUL D LYMAN assigned.
10-09-13 Filed order: Ruling on the Application of the Collateral Source
Rule
Judge PAUL D LYMAN
Signed October 09, 2013
10-09-13 Filed order: Ruling on Defendant's Motion in Limine to Exclude
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any References to Liability Insurance
Judge PAUL D LYMAN
Signed October 09, 2013
10-28-13 Filed: Notice of Deposition of Kenneth Bramwell, M.D.
10-28-13 Filed: Notice of Deposition of Daniel J. Vargo, M.D.
10-28-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-04-13 ORAL ARGUMENT-3 MOTIONS scheduled on November 22, 2013 at 01:00
PM in COURTROOM 2 - (East) with Judge LYMAN.
11-04-13 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 15564659
ORAL ARGUMENT-3 MOTIONS is scheduled.
Date: 11/22/2013
Time: 01:00 p.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
11-04-13 Filed: Notice for Case 100500723 ID 15564659
11-04-13 Note: ORAL ARGUMENT-3 MOTIONS calendar modified.
11-21-13 Filed: Motion Stipulated Motion to Continue
Filed by: WILSON MD, DARRELL L
11-21-13 Filed: Order (Proposed) Proposed Order Granting Stipulated
Motion to Continue
11-21-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-21-13 Note: Judge Lyman verbally granted continuance (without date)
for hearing scheduled 11/22/13. Counsel (Vaun Hall) will
contact Court after January 1, 2014 to reschedule the
hearing (pending motions).
11-21-13 Filed order: Order Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion to
Continue
Judge PAUL D LYMAN
Signed November 21, 2013
11-21-13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
01-10-14 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 15687480
ORAL ARGUMENT - PEND MOTIONS is scheduled.
Date: 03/07/2014
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
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40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
The Court will not grant further continuances unless settlement is
reached.
01-10-14 ORAL ARGUMENT - PEND MOTIONS scheduled on March 07, 2014 at
10:00 AM in COURTROOM 2 - (East) with Judge LYMAN.
01-10-14 Filed: Notice for Case 100500723 ID 15687480
01-10-14 Note: ORAL ARGUMENT - PEND MOTIONS calendar modified.
01-10-14 Note: ORAL ARGUMENT - PEND MOTIONS calendar modified.
01-10-14 **** SEALED **** Filed: Email re scheduling
03-06-14 Note: ORAL ARGUMENT - PEND MOTIONS calendar modified.
03-07-14 Note: ORAL ARGUMENT - PEND MOTIONS calendar modified.
03-07-14 Minute Entry - Minutes for ORAL ARGUMENT/PENDING MOTION
Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
Clerk: marydb
PRESENT
Plaintiff's Attorney(s): RHETT G LUNCEFORD
Defendant's Attorney(s): VAUN B HALL
Audio
Tape Number: CEDCRT2 Tape Count: 10:06-11:29
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HEARING
The parties identify themselves. The Court questions counsel as
to how they want to proceed.
There were five (5) motions pending.
Mr. Hall indicates that two (2) motions have been ruled on and
that leaves three (3) remaining motions.
The Court addresses counsel. If it takes the second motion first
and rules in favor of defendant, that ends the case. Counsel
agree.
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Mr. Lunceford indicates he produced supplemental information. Mr.
Hall agrees.
The Court addresses supplementing. The rules mean something.
Mr. Lunceford addresses the Court, he feels that the case falls
under the old rules. His expert provided some information.
The Court feels that the expert didn't comply with the rules.
Mr. Hall addresses the expert witness and his failure to produce
information.
Mr. Lunceford addresses the Court.
The Court feels that Rule 26 was not complied with. The Court is
going to enforce the rules as they mean something.
The Court now addresses the next motion as to supplementing the
discovery disclosures.
Mr. Hall requested discovery several times as to the plaintiff's
medical records. He feels it has been passive compliance. He
moves the Court to strike Ms. Whittmore's medical records.
Mr. Lunceford addresses the issue of Ms. Whittmore. He didn't
know about her until he saw the subpoena.
Mr. Hall presents his arguments. He wants to be prepared for
trial and can't be if he doesn't have all the supplemental
discovery.
Court address the producing of documents prior to trial. The
Court is troubled by the approach taken by Mr. Lunceford in this
matter.
Counsel now address the last motion.
The Court indicates the expert witness will not testify as to
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certain issues.
Mr. Hall addresses the Court as to their expert witnesses. Mr.
Hall moves the Court to grant partial summary judgment.
Mr. Lunceford addresses the Court as to expert witness (Dr.
Smollins).
If there is a factual issue, the Court can't issue partial summary
judgment. Counsel disagree as to whether or not Dr. Smollins can
testify.
Mr. Lunceford addresses the Court.
Court talks about future of this case and trial dates. The Court
is not willing to give a tiral date at this time.
Counsel will receive the Court's ruling within two (2) weeks. The
Court gives Mr. Lunceford 40 days (starting today) to provide the
five things Mr. Hall asked for.
Counsel indicate they may be filing additional pretrial motions
after the ruling.
11:29 - Court excuses the counsel.
03-11-14 Filed order: Ruling on Motion to Compel, or in the alternative,
Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Expert Michael Smolens, MD
Judge PAUL D LYMAN
Signed March 11, 2014
03-11-14 Filed order: Ruling on Motion to Exclude Certain Evidence Based
on Plaintiff's Failure to Supplement Her Initial Disclosures
and Discovery Responses
Judge PAUL D LYMAN
Signed March 11, 2014
03-21-14 Filed order: Ruling on Motion in Limine to Exclude Certain
Causation Testimony of Plaintiff's Expert Witness, Michael
Smolens, MD, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Motion to
Exclude Evidence of Plaintiff's 4/25/08 Surgery
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Judge PAUL D LYMAN
Signed March 21, 2014
04-14-14 Filed: Plaintiffs Expert Michael Smolens, M.D. Rule 26 Previous
Cases Testified
04-14-14 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-06-14 Filed: Certificate of Readiness Certificate of Readiness for
Trial
08-06-14 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-25-14 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE scheduled on September 24, 2014 at 03:30 PM
in COURTROOM 2 - (East) with Judge LYMAN.
08-25-14 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 16142169
PRETRIAL CONFERENCE is scheduled.
Date: 09/24/2014
Time: 03:30 p.m.
Location: COURTROOM 2 - (East)
CITY HALL OF JUSTICE
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
08-25-14 Filed: Notice for Case 100500723 ID 16142169
09-24-14 Minute Entry - Minutes for Pretrial Conference
Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
Clerk: marydb
PRESENT
Plaintiff's Attorney(s): RHETT G LUNCEFORD
Audio
Tape Number: CEDCRT2 Tape Count: 3:45-4:01
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HEARING
Mr. Hall apologizes as he is not present as he didn't get notice,
therefore he is appearing by phone with the Court initiating the
call.
Mr. Lunceford indicates he is ready to go to trial, also deadlines
outlined.
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Mr. Hall agrees, trial date and deadlines for pretrial motions.
The Court addresses the parties.
Mr. Lunceford feels that his expert witness has complied.
Counsel indicate they may file motions in limine.
Mr. Lunceford feels it may take 4-5 days for trial, Mr. Hall
indicates 4-5 days as well.
Counsel won't be ready until March, April or May, 2015.
Court sets deadline for pretrial motions and wants parties to be
completely ready prior to setting trial dates.
Pretrial motions are to be filed by February, 2015. Court is
three months out setting a multiday trial, therefore he is looking
at June, 2015.
Initial briefs are to be done by Monday, February 9, 2015. All
responses could be done by the end of February. Respond by
Febaruary 23rd with 10 days to be done. Follow rules for briefing
for civil procedures.
Court schedules arguments for all motions on March 11, 2015 at
3:30 p.m.
Court indicates there is a certificate of notification for
e-filing.
Mr. Lunceford is to prepare the order.
4:01
09-29-14 Filed: Order (Proposed) Pretrial Conference Order
09-29-14 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-06-14 Filed order: Order Pretrial Conference Order
Judge PAUL D LYMAN
Signed October 06, 2014
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10-06-14 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-07-14 ORAL ARGUMENT RE PENDING MOT'S scheduled on March 11, 2015 at
03:30 PM in COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
03-06-15 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Clerk's notes (contact nos. for J
03-06-15 Filed: Stipulated Request to Appear at Pretrial Conference
Telephonically
03-06-15 Filed: Order (Proposed) Order Granting Stipulated Request to
Appear at Pretrial Conference Telephonically
03-06-15 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-10-15 Filed order: Order Granting Stipulated Request to Appear at
Pretrial Conference Telephonically
Judge PAUL D LYMAN
Signed March 10, 2015
03-10-15 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-13-15 Minute Entry - Minutes for Pretrial Conference
Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
Clerk: dawnw
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
PRESENT
Plaintiff's Attorney(s): RHETT G LUNCEFORD
Defendant's Attorney(s): VAUN B HALL
Audio
Tape Number: cedcrt1 Tape Count: 3:30-3:40
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Judge Lyman and counsel appear by telephone. This hearing was
originally set to hear pending motions, however, counsel have not
filed any motions. Counsel request a three day jury trial setting.
Trial pleadings and proposed pleadings are to be submitted in
advance. The parties agree to the trial setting in September. The
clerk advises the parties that there may be a problem with
courtroom availability as another jury trial is scheduled for the
time. The Court sets a final pretrial conference two weeks in
advance and if the other trial is vacated, the clerk is to cancel
that hearing.
Off record note: On the record the trial dates were set on 9/17, 18
and 21, 2015. Following the hearing, Judge Lyman instructed the
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clerk to change the dates to 9/18, 21 and 22, 2015, if counsel were
available. Counsel agreed.
03-13-15 TELEPHONIC FINAL PRETRIAL CONF scheduled on September 02, 2015
at 03:30 PM in COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
03-13-15 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 16545125
TELEPHONIC FINAL PRETRIAL CONF is scheduled.
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: 03:30 p.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
Clerk is to contact all parties. This hearing is to be vacated if
the other pending jury trial is vacated.
03-13-15 TELEPHONIC FINAL PRETRIAL CONF Modified.
03-13-15 TELEPHONIC FINAL PRETRIAL CONF scheduled on September 02, 2015
at 03:30 PM in COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
03-13-15 Filed: Notice for Case 100500723 ID 16545125
03-13-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on September 18, 2015 at 09:00 AM in
COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
03-13-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on September 21, 2015 at 09:00 AM in
COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
03-13-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on September 22, 2015 at 09:00 AM in
COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
03-13-15 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 16545152
JURY TRIAL is scheduled.
Date: 09/18/2015
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
JURY TRIAL is scheduled.
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Date: 09/21/2015
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
JURY TRIAL.
Date: 09/22/2015
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
03-13-15 Filed: Notice for Case 100500723 ID 16545152
07-08-15 Filed: Second Amended Notice of Deposition of Felicia Phillips
07-08-15 Filed: Motion to Continue Trail
Filed by: ROWLAND MD, GERALD K
07-08-15 Filed: Memorandum in Support of Motion to Continue Trail
07-08-15 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
07-08-15 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
07-09-15 Filed: Objection to Defendants Motion to Continue Trial
07-09-15 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
07-15-15 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 16807329
PHONE CONFERENCE RE TRIAL is scheduled.
Date: 07/16/2015
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
The clerk will initiate the conference call.
07-15-15 PHONE CONFERENCE RE TRIAL scheduled on July 16, 2015 at 10:00
AM in COURTROOM 2 - (East) with Judge LYMAN.
07-15-15 Filed: Notice for Case 100500723 ID 16807329
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07-15-15 Note: PHONE CONFERENCE RE TRIAL calendar modified.
07-16-15 Minute Entry - Minutes for TELEPHONE CONFERENCE RE TRIA
Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
Clerk: dawnw
PRESENT
Plaintiff's Attorney(s): RHETT G LUNCEFORD
Defendant's Attorney(s): VAUN B HALL
Audio
Tape Number: cedcrt1 Tape Count: 10:01-10:07
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Counsel and the Court appear by telephone. Before the Court is
defense counsel's motion to continue the jury trial due to
unavailability of an expert witness. Plaintiff's counsel is willing
to continue the trial but requests it be set before Thanksgiving.
The Court grants the motion and resets the jury trial and final
pretrial conference. The clerk advises counsel that the Court has a
one week jury trial scheduled to start on 11/16/15.
TELEPHONIC FINAL PRETRIAL CONF.
Date: 10/28/2015
Time: 03:30 p.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
The reason for the change is Court approved continuance
JURY TRIAL.
Date: 11/12/2015
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
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JURY TRIAL.
Date: 11/13/2015
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
JURY TRIAL.
Date: 11/16/2015
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
07-16-15 TELEPHONIC FINAL PRETRIAL CONF scheduled on October 28, 2015 at
03:30 PM in COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
07-16-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on November 12, 2015 at 09:00 AM in
COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
07-16-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on November 13, 2015 at 09:00 AM in
COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
07-16-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on November 16, 2015 at 09:00 AM in
COURTROOM 1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
07-16-15 **** PROTECTED **** Filed: Clerk's email re counsel and Judg
08-03-15 Filed: Notice of Change of Address of Counsel of Plaintiff
08-03-15 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-13-15 Note: Judge Lyman has a conflict with trial on 11/13/15. Trial
is still on. Counsel request a phone conference with
Judge. Clerk forwarded info to Linda for Judge Lyman.
10-14-15 TELEPHONIC FINAL PRETRIAL CONF Cancelled.
Reason: Conflict in Judge Schedule
10-14-15 JURY TRIAL Cancelled.
Reason: Conflict in Judge Schedule
10-20-15 Note: Possible jury trial 3/3, 4, 7, and 8.
10-20-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on March 03, 2016 at 09:00 AM in COURTROOM
1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
10-20-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on March 04, 2016 at 09:00 AM in COURTROOM
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1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
10-20-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on March 07, 2016 at 09:00 AM in COURTROOM
1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
10-20-15 JURY TRIAL scheduled on March 08, 2016 at 09:00 AM in COURTROOM
1 - (West) with Judge LYMAN.
10-20-15 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 17007258
JURY TRIAL is scheduled.
Date: 03/03/2016
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
JURY TRIAL is scheduled.
Date: 03/04/2016
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
JURY TRIAL.
Date: 03/07/2016
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
JURY TRIAL.
Date: 03/08/2016
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 1 - (West)
DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
40 NORTH 100 EAST
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CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
10-20-15 Filed: Notice for Case 100500723 ID 17007258
10-21-15 **** SEALED **** Filed: Judge's email
10-22-15 Notice - NOTICE for Case 100500723 ID 17014310
TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE is scheduled.
Date: 02/03/2016
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 2 - (East)
CITY HALL OF JUSTICE
40 NORTH 100 EAST
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Before Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
Counsel are to conference and call the court
10-22-15 TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE scheduled on February 03, 2016 at
11:45 AM in COURTROOM 2 - (East) with Judge LYMAN.
10-22-15 Filed: Notice for Case 100500723 ID 17014310
02-03-16 Minute Entry - TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE
Judge: PAUL D LYMAN
Clerk: dawnw
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
PRESENT
Plaintiff's Attorney(s): RHETT G LUNCEFORD
Defendant's Attorney(s): VAUN B HALL
Audio
Tape Number: cedcrt1 Tape Count: 12:00-12:09
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Counsel are prepared to proceed with the jury trial pending on
March 3, 4, 7, and 8, 2016. Counsel are working together on final
discovery issues and agree to exchange witness lists on a date they
will determine. Stipulated proposed jury instructions are to be
submitted by February 25, 2016. Counsel also intend to submit a
bench brief. Fifty jurors are to be summoned. Trial hours shall be
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Counsel are to meet in chambers at 8:00 a.m.
on the first day of trial. Mr. Hall will prepare a proposed jury
questionnaire which he will provide to Mr. Lunceford before
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submitting it to the Court.
02-16-16 Filed: Notice of Change of Address and Firm Name
02-16-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-22-16 Filed: NOTICE OF TRIAL DEPOSITION (VIDEOTAPED) FOR JEFFREY
BLEAZARD, M.D.
02-22-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-25-16 Filed: Stipulated Jury Questionnaire (Trial Set March 3-8,
2016)
02-25-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-26-16 Note: JURY TRIAL calendar modified.
03-02-16 Filed: Special Verdict Form
03-02-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-02-16 Filed: Pretrial Disclosures on Behalf of Defendant Gerald K.
Rowland, M.D.
03-02-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-02-16 Filed: Exhibit List and Witness List (Plaintiff)
03-02-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-02-16 Filed: Stipulated Jury Instructions
03-02-16 Filed: DEF Proposed Jury Instructions
03-02-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-02-16 Filed: Amended Pretrial Disclosures on Behalf of DEF Gerald K.
Rowland, M.D.
03-02-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-02-16 Note: JURY TRIAL calendar modified.
03-02-16 **** SEALED **** Filed: Jury Information
03-04-16 Filed: Subpoena Duces Tecum - Valley View Medical Center
03-04-16 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-04-16 Fee Account created Total Due: 60.00
03-04-16 AUDIO TAPE COPY Payment Received: 60.00
03-07-16 Filed: Jury Instructions
03-07-16 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Special Verdict Form
03-07-16 **** SEALED **** Filed: Judge's trial notes (3/3 - 3/7)
03-07-16 Filed: Exhibit List
03-07-16 Case Disposition is Dismsd w prejudice
Disposition Judge is PAUL D LYMAN
03-07-16 JURY TRIAL Cancelled.
03-08-16 Notice - Final Exhibit List
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