JAIME NOVELO VS. GWENDOLIN KWAN ET AL

Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Monday, April 27, 2026, Line 2. DEFENDANT GWENDOLIN KWAN's Motion To Compel Physical Examination Of Plaintiff.

Defendant's motion for a physical examination of plaintiff under CCP Section 2032.310 is GRANTED. The requested examination of plaintiff is directly relevant to the subject matter of the action, including the nature and extent of plaintiff's alleged injuries and the amount of damages. Defendant has demonstrated good cause for the travel required for the examination.

The examination of plaintiff shall take place on June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 2855 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 303, in Berkeley, California. The examination shall be conducted by an orthopedist, Dr. David Chang, M.D., and shall include the following diagnostic tests and procedures: " Medical history of plaintiff " Diagnostic examination and manipulation of those portions of plaintiff's body in which he alleges to have suffered injury, or that are otherwise alleged to have been affected by that injury. " X-rays and/or MRI images necessary for Dr. Chang to evaluate the injuries placed in controversy by plaintiff " Laboratory tests necessary for Dr. Chang to evaluate the injuries placed in controversy by plaintiff.

Pursuant to CCP Section 2032.320(e)(2), this order is conditioned upon the advancement by defendant of the reasonable expenses and costs associated with travel to the Bay Area for the examination. Within ten days of the date of this Order, plaintiff shall provide defendant (through counsel) with an estimate of the costs of traveling to San Francisco, including airfare (coach), two days of hotel accommodations in San Francisco or Alameda County, and ground transportation, along supporting documentation

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