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JEAN CLAUDE NACHEGA V. KENNETH M. LEE, M.D., ET AL

Case Information: 08-CV-0064
Short Caption:JEAN CLAUDE NACHEGA V. KENNETH M. LEE, M.D., ET ALClassification:Appeals - Civil - Torts
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:CAM1679-03Filed Date:01/10/2008

Opening Event Date:01/10/2008Case Status:Closed
Record Completed:Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:
Argued/Submitted:
Disposition:Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:05/22/2008

Party Information
Appellate RoleParty NameIFPAttorney(s)Arguing AttorneyE-Filer
AppellantJean Claude Nachega NPro SeN
AppelleeKenneth M. Lee N
Andrew J. SpenceNN
Stephen AltmanNY
AppelleeElizabeth Ross N
Stephen AltmanNY
Andrew J. SpenceNN
AppelleeKenneth Lee, M.D., P.C.N
Stephen AltmanNY
Andrew J. SpenceNN

Events
Event DateStatusDescriptionResult
01/10/2008NOTICE OF APPEAL
02/08/2008 On consideration of the notice of appeal filed in this case and it appearing that this appeal meets the initial criteria for inclusion in the mandatory mediation program, See Administrative Order M229-07, it is ORDERED that appellant must within 20 days from the date of this order complete and file with this court a single copy of the attached statement regarding transcript. Motions for extensions of time to file this form must give specific reasons for a short extension and are not looked upon favorably. Where transcript(s) necessary for this appeal have been ordered and completed for non-appeal purposes, appellant must advise the Court Reporting Division to forward those transcript(s) for inclusion in the record on appeal. If partial transcripts are being ordered, appellant must file a statement of issues to be presented with this court within 10 calendar days from the date of this order. See D.C. App. R. 10(b)(3)(A). It is F/ORDERED that counsel for all parties must, within 20 days from the date of this order, individually complete and file with this court two (2) copies of the attached screening statement. Motions for extensions of time to file this form must give specific reasons for a short extension and are not looked upon favorably. If after review of all information the case is selected for inclusion in the mandatory mediation program, counsel will be contacted by the Senior Judge assigned as mediator and must comply with all provisions of administrative order M229-07. If the case is not selected, the appeal will proceed without any delay. It is FURTHER ORDERED that failure of the parties to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions. (GP) elp
02/28/2008CIVIL APPEALS SCREENING STATEMENT aple
02/28/2008COUNSEL'S MOTION TO WITHDRAW FOR BUSINESS REASONS and stay proceedings Granted
03/05/2008 On consideration of the motion of J. Michael Hannon, Esquire, to withdraw his appearance and stay proceedings for appellant to obtain new counsel, to which no opposition has been filed, and it appearing that this case was selected for inclusion in this court's mandatory mediation program, and appellant must be represented by counsel as a requirement to remain in the mandatory mediation program, it is ORDERED that the motion of J. Michael Hannon, Esquire, is granted to the extent that his appearance is hereby withdraw as counsel of record. It is FURTHER ORDERED that appellant shall advise this court within 20 days from the date of the order as to the identity of his new counsel, or whether he intends to proceed on appeal pro se. Failure to comply with this order shall result in this appeal being removed from the mediation program and appellant being deemed as proceeding on appeal pro se. (ETW) elp
03/06/2008APPELLEE'S ANSWER/RESPONSE to mot to withdraw as aplt's counsel and stay proceedings. (stating aple consent to motion to withdraw and granting aplt 20 days to id counsel) (elp)
03/31/2008 On consideration of this court's order of March 5, 2008, which directed appellant to advise this court of the identity of new counsel within 20 days from the date of the order, and it appearing that appellant has failed comply with the order, and it further appearing that transcript may be needed for this appeal, it is ORDERED, sua sponte, that this appeal is hereby removed from this court's mandatory mediation program. See Administrative Order M229-07. It is FURTHER ORDERED that appellant shall proceed on appeal pro se. It is FURTHER ORDERED that appellant shall within 20 days from the date of this order complete and file with this court a single copy of the attached statement regarding transcript. Where transcript(s) necessary for this appeal have been ordered and completed for non-appeal purposes, appellant must advise the Court Reporting Division to forward said transcript(s) for inclusion in the record on appeal. If partial transcripts are being order, appellant must file a statement of issues to be presented with this court within 10 days from the date of this order. See D.C. App. R. 10 (b)(3)(A). It is FURTHER ORDERED tha appellant's failure to respond to any order of this court, including this order shall subject this appeal to dismissal without further notice for lack of prosecution. See D.C. App. R. 13 (a). (MWF) elp
04/29/2008 On consideration of this court's order of March 31, 2008, directing appellant to file the statement regarding transcript, within 20 days, and it appearing that appellant has failed to comply with the order, it is ORDERED that this appeal is hereby dismissed. See D.C. App. R. 13. (ETW) elp
04/29/2008DISMISSED
05/22/2008MANDATE ISSUED