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STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
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N D, Individually and*
B A. K , Conservator*
of the Estate of SELENA D, *
a Minor, *
Plaintiffs, *
vs.
ST. J HOSPITAL AND
MEDICAL CENTER
Defendant, *
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DEPOSITION OF: C L. C, M.D
R I. S Shorthand Reporter
APPEARANCES:
Representing the Plaintiffs: M & ASSOCIATES, P
BY: BRIAN M, ESQ.
Representing the Defendant:
KITCH, DRUTCHAS, WAGNER, DENARDIS &
VALITUTTI, P.C.
10 South Main Street, Suite 307
Mount Clemens, MI 4 8 043
BY: STARR M. HEWITT, ESQ.
(586) 493-4456
Videographer: Mr. J M
PROCEEDINGS
VIDEOGRAPHER: We are now recording and on the record.
My name is J M . I’m a legal video specialist for Catuogno Court Reporting. Our business address is 1414 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01144.
Today is March 10, 2 003. And the time is 1:47 p.m.
This is the deposition of Dr. C L. C in the matter of Nicole Lynn D, plaintiff, versus St. J Hospital and Medical Center, defendant.
The State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, Case Number 02-208608-NH.
This deposition is being taken at the Radisson Hotel, 92 9 Hingham Street, Rockland, Massachusetts on behalf of the plaintiff.
The court reporter is R S of Catuogno Court Reporting. Counsel
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will now state their appearances and the court reporter will administer the oath.
MR. M: Brian Mon behalf of the plaintiff.
MS. HEWITT: Starr Hewitt on behalf of the defendant.
C C, M.D., Deponent, having first been duly sworn, deposes and states as follows:
MR. M: Let the record reflect this is the deposition of C C, M.D., taken pursuant to notice in agreement with counsel as to date and time. The deposition shall be as for all purposes allowable under the Michigan court rules.
EXAMINATION BY MR. M: Q. Dr. C, as you know my name is Brian M. I have some important questions to ask you. If I ask you anything which is confusing or ambiguous, let me know in which case I will be happy to restate my
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All right? |
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Yes. |
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Can you state your name for the |
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record? |
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C L. C, |
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C-E-T-R-U- |
L-O. |
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Where are you currently in |
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practice? |
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At New England Medical Center. |
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What is the nature of your |
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practice? |
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Obstetrics and gynecology and |
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maternal and fetal medicine. |
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What percentage of your |
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practice is devoted to maternal/fetal |
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medicine? |
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Probably about 70 percent of |
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How many depositions do you |
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give annually? |
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I would say I give one or two |
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per month. |
So maybe a dozen, two dozen |
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maybe. |
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Are those almost exclusively in |
medical malpractice cases?
A. Yes.
Q. And are you predominately a defense witness?
A. I do about 40 percent on behalf of patients and 60 percent on behalf of defendants.
Q. Who are some plaintiff’s attorneys that you have worked with and given depositions for?
A. Clifford Law Firm.
Q. Where are they from?
A. In Chicago.
Q. Which attorneys there?
A. Katie Dzik. I can’t remember. Susan Capara.
Q. Okay. Which other firms for plaintiffs?
A. Elizabeth Kuniholm, K-U-N-I-H-O-L-M, in North Carolina.
Patrick Regan in Washington, D.C.
David Pritchard in Chicago. Hark Brice, B-R-I-C-E, in Rhode
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Island. |
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that stand out in my mind. |
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Have you testified for any |
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plaintiff in |
a VBAC case before? |
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Probably. |
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Which of those attorneys did |
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you do a VBAC case for do you think? |
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I don’t recall. |
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Did they involve uterine |
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ruptures? |
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Possibly. |
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Have you testified as a |
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expert in cases involving |
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placental – |
placenta abruptio? |
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Yes. |
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For any of these particular |
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attorneys? |
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I don‘t remember. |
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Do you keep a listing anywhere |
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No. |
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Have you ever testified as a |
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expert in Massachusetts? |
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Yes. |
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For whom? |
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Oh, I can’t remember the name. |
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to look that up. I can?t |
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name of the firm as I sit here. |
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If you checked with your |
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office, you could find that information? |
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Yes. I will be glad to provide |