Vortanz v. Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

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• holding that the dismissal in medical malpractice action after patient’s expert failed to appear for deposition on date ordered by trial judge was an abuse of discretion where the expert was not under the direct control of the plaintiff or his attorneys
• “[S]ince the striking of pleadings and entry of judgment against a party as a result of the violation of a discovery rule or order is the most severe sanction that a court can impose pursuant to Rule 219(c

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