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5 6 7 8 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 9 EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 11 BRADLEY MEDINA, et al., Case No. 1:21-cv-00844-JLT-EPG 12 Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDING THAT DEFENDANT’S

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COURTNEY L. MAPES, M.D., JUDGMENT BE GRANTED

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17 This case proceeds on Plaintiffs’ complaint, dated May 25, 2021, which asserts claims for 18 medical negligence, lack of informed consent, and loss of consortium against Defendant Courtney 19 L. Mapes, M.D., a physician at a federal hospital that specializes in medical treatment for 20 veterans. 21 On July 31, 2023, Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. (ECF No. 52). On 22 September 15, 2023, Plaintiffs filed an opposition to Defendant’s motion, relying largely on 23 medical expert opinions. (ECF No. 62). Defendant’s reply objects to the expert reports submitted 24 by Plaintiffs as not complying with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 and asks the Court to 25 strike the reports.…