COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
201900525298CUMM: Dobbert vs Los Robles 08/08/2023 in Department 21 Hearing on Motion in Limine
Case No.: 56-2019-00525298-CU-MM-VTA
Assigned for all Purposes to Judge: Hon. Jeffrey G. Bennett Department: 21
Motions in Limine
The court may adopt, modify or reject the tentative ruling following the scheduled hearing. This tentative ruling will have no legal effect unless adopted by the court.
The Court intends to rule as follows.
Plaintiff:
- Plaintiffs’ Motion in Limine 1: To Allow Counsel to Discuss Specific Sums During Voir Dire
No opposition filed. Granted
(See, e.g., Wegner, et al., Cal. Prac. Guide Civ. Trials & Ev. (The Rutter Group 2013.)
- Plaintiffs’ Motion in Limine No. 2 To Preclude Defendant Expert Sandra Higelin, R.N., From Testifying Beyond the Scope of Her Expertise and Providing Unsupported Opinion
No opposition filed. Granted
Evidence Code § 801(b), Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.260(c)(2). (Bonds v. Roy (1999) 20 Cal. 4th 140, 145)
Defense:
- Motion in Limine 1 Of Defendant Los Robles Regional Medical Center to Preclude Mentioning or Referring to Statements of Deficiencies Issued by the Department of Public Health
Plaintiff’s opposition filed 7-31-23
Defense motion denied. See Plaintiff’s opposition for authority. In the presentation of evidence the Court invites objections to specific evidence, testimony, exhibits etc.
- Motion in Limine 2 Of Defendant Los Robles Regional Medical Center to Preclude Plaintiff’s Expert Called on Behalf of Plaintiffs From Rendering Testimony on Legal Opinions, Interpretations, and Conclusions of Law
Plaintiff’s opposition filed 7-31-23
Defense motion denied. See Plaintiff’s opposition for authority. Cal Ev Cd sec 801, 805. In the presentation of evidence, the Court invites objections to specific evidence, testimony, exhibits etc.
- Motion in Limine No. 3 Defendant Los Robles Regional Medical Center to Preclude Plaintiff’s Counsel, or Any of Their Witnesses, From Using Or Arguing That Hospital Policies and Procedures Define The Standard of Care
Plaintiff’s opposition filed 7-31-23
Defense motion denied. See Plaintiff’s opposition for authority. In the presentation of evidence the Court invites objections to specific evidence, testimony, exhibits etc.
- Motion in Limine 4 of Defendant Los Robles Regional Medical Center to Preclude Evidence of Prior Suits or Claims
Plaintiff’s opposition filed 7-31-23
Defense motion denied. See Plaintiff’s opposition for authority. Cal Ev Cd sec 1101(b) (“…knowledge…” In the presentation of evidence, the Court invites objections to specific evidence, testimony, exhibits etc.
- Motion in Limine 5 Defendant Los Robles Regional Medical Center to Preclude Plaintiff’s Use of the Irrelevant and Prejudicial “Reptile Theory”
Plaintiff’s opposition filed 7-31-23
Defense motion denied. See Plaintiff’s opposition for authority. In the presentation of evidence the Court invites objections to specific evidence, testimony, exhibits etc.