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Fifty lawsuits had been filed against the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada:

1. 08-A-558091-C 02/28/08 Cordero, Michael v Endoscopy Center
2. 08-A-558164-C 02/29/08 Washington, Michael v Endoscopy Center
3. 08-A-558169-C 02/29/08 Jarrel, Allison v Endoscopy Center
4. 08-A-558225-C 02/29/08 Hall-Hilty, Deborah v Endoscopy Center
5. 08-A-558226-C 02/29/08 Shaw, Nancy J v Endoscopy Center
6. 08-A-558227-C 02/29/08 Trammell, David v Endoscopy Center
7. 08-A-558294-C 03/03/08 Dunn, Victor v Endoscopy Center
8. 08-A-558376-C 03/05/08 English, Craig v Endoscopy Center
9. 08-A-558404-C 03/05/08 Brown, James A v Endoscopy Center
10. 08-A-558416-C 03/05/08 Perry, Sandra J v Endoscopy Center
11. 08-A-558423-C 03/05/08 Harris, Leland v Endoscopy Center
12. 08-A-558427-C 03/05/08 Scott, Gloria M v Endoscopy Center
13. 08-A-558428-C 03/05/08 Lewis, Robert v Endoscopy Center
14. 08-A-558443-C 03/06/08 Houston, Kenneth v Endoscopy Center
15. 08-A-558451-C 03/06/08 Turner, Sylvester v Endoscopy Center
16. 08-A-558453-C 03/06/08 Rogers, Ernestine v Endoscopy Center
17. 08-A-558454-C 03/06/08 Becker, Michael v Endoscopy Center
18. 08-A-558455-C 03/06/08 Nelson, Keith v Endoscopy Center
19. 08-A-558457-C 03/06/08 Clark, Dickson v Endoscopy Center
20. 08-A-558458-C 03/06/08 Green, Charlette v Endoscopy Center
21. 08-A-558470-C 03/06/08 Howard, Rodney v Endoscopy Center
22. 08-A-558495-C 03/06/08 Johnson, Dena v Endoscopy Center
23. 08-A-558736-C 03/11/08 Duran, Humberto v Endoscopy Center
24. 08-A-558739-C 03/11/08 Cason, Theda v Endoscopy Center
25. 08-A-558740-C 03/11/08 Hopper, Clifford v Endoscopy Center
26. 08-A-558741-C 03/11/08 Ray, Michael J v Endoscopy Center
27. 08-A-558742-C 03/11/08 Bradley, Eric M v Endoscopy Center
28. 08-A-558744-C 03/11/08 Jones, Ken v Endoscopy Center
29. 08-A-558745-C 03/11/08 O’Neill, Michael v Endoscopy Center
30. 08-A-558746-C 03/11/08 Paris, Tommy v Endoscopy Center
31. 08-A-558748-C 03/11/08 Thomas, Joseph W v Endoscopy Center
32. 08-A-558749-C 03/11/08 Davis, Cary v Endoscopy Center
33. 08-A-558750-C 03/11/08 Washington, Melvin v Endoscopy Center
34. 08-A-558751-C 03/11/08 Douglas, Henry v Endoscopy Center
35. 08-A-558752-C 03/11/08 Smith-Martin, Joslyn v Endoscopy Center
36. 08-A-558753-C 03/11/08 Branch, Richard E v Endoscopy Center
37. 08-A-558754-C 03/11/08 Williams, Juanita v Endoscopy Center
38. 08-A-558755-C 03/11/08 Wilkie, Jeff v Endoscopy Center
39. 08-A-558757-C 03/11/08 Chaney, Linda v Endoscopy Center
40. 08-A-558758-C 03/11/08 Gibson, Glenda v Endoscopy Center
41. 08-A-558759-C 03/11/08 Gerhardt, Susan v Endoscopy Center
42. 08-A-558760-C 03/11/08 Baker, Katherine L v Endoscopy Center
43. 08-A-558761-C 03/11/08 Bell, Karen v Endoscopy Center
44. 08-A-558762-C 03/11/08 Wheeler, James E v Endoscopy Center
45. 08-A-558763-C 03/11/08 Westbrook, Edna A v Endoscopy Center
46. 08-A-558764-C 03/11/08 Copley, William v Endoscopy Center
47. 08-A-558765-C 03/11/08 Allen, Isaac E v Endoscopy Center
48. 08-A-558827-C 03/11/08 Martin, Gwendolyn v Endoscopy Center
49. 08-A-558165-C 02/28/08 Rader Jr, Charles A v Endoscopy Center
50. 08-A-558544-C 03/06/08 Chamberlain, Rod v Endoscopy Center

The first class action complaint has been filed by two individuals against the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada alleging the defendants treated patients with dirty syringes that were previously exposed to unknown persons.

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Updated: 2/29/08

Former University Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Lacy Thomas entered pleas of “not guilty” during an initial arraignment in front of District Court Judge Michael Villani Thursday (Feb. 28). Judge Villani set bail at $350,000 and ordered Mr.Thomas to surrender his passport. Thomas must post bail today (Feb. 29). His trial has been set for Sept. 8, 2008.

Prior to the April 1, 2008 Calendar Call in State v. Cashmore, et. al. (Simpson ), 07-C-237890-C, all members of the media must be credentialed by the Clark County Courts Information Office. All persons representing the media in any capacity must visibly display their photo credential at all times when working in and outside the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155. Media credentials will remain in effect for the duration of the proceedings.

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Motions to continue the trial date in the State v. Simpson trial were denied today by Judge Jackie Glass. Defendants Charles Ehrlich and Clarence Stewart argued that more time was needed to prepare for the trial. Judge Glass told attorneys for Mr. Ehrlich and Mr. Stewart that they have had months to be able to prepare for the case. “This is, despite what you’ve told me, not a complicated case,” said Judge Glass.

The trial date remains set April 7, 2008 in District Court Department 5.

A complete set of documents in case 07-C-237890-C State v. Cashmore (Simpson), through 2/26/08, can be found at this link.

This afternoon in a Reno courtroom Judge Douglas Herndon sentenced Darren Mack to a total term of 36 years to life in the Nevada Department of Corrections. Mack will be immediately released into the custody of prison corrections officers. A set sentence of 20 years to life must be served for the murder of Charla Mack. In addition, Judge Herndon determined Darren Mack must serve a sentence of 8 to 20 years for the count of attempt murder followed by an equal and consecutive sentence of 8 to 20 years for use of a deadly weapon. Mack will receive 595 days of credit for time served.

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Judge Douglas Herndon denied two motions this afternoon filed by the defense in State v. Mack clearing the way for a sentencing hearing scheduled in Washoe County at 10 a.m. February 7. The two-day sentencing hearing will allow victims, families, and the defendant to present evidence to the judge prior to sentencing.

This afternoon, Defense Attorney William J. Routsis argued that the proceedings should be stayed while he prepares an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court of Judge Herndon’s ruling to deny Darren Mack a new trial. Judge Herndon denied the motion indicating that a challenge to his ruling can still proceed in front of the higher court without impacting on further proceedings.

In regards to the motion to continue the sentencing of Mack, Routsis argued that his client had not interviewed with the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation and that he wanted his client to have the opportunity to prepare a supplemental report. Routsis indicated he believed that Parole and Probation would recommend the maximum amount of time in prison because Mr. Mack had not interviewed with the Division. Judge Herndon indicated that the defense had been given the opportunity to interview with the Division and had chose not to attend the interview. However, even in light of that decision, Herndon indicated that he did not plan to rely on the Division’s recommendation alone and had set aside two days to allow the defendant time to tell the court directly what he wants to say and provide the judge with information prior to sentencing.

Judge Herndon indicated that in light of the the amount of time the court intends to devote to the sentencing, and in fairness to the victims and their families, he would deny the motion. Sentencing will proceed at 10 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 7) in Reno at the Washoe County Courthouse.

This afternoon, Judge Douglas Herndon denied Darren Mack’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea and set sentencing for February 7 and 8 in the Reno. Mack’s attorney William Routsis argued that Mack should receive a new trial due to coercion, misconduct and misrepresentations by Mack’s former attorneys.

Mack entered guilty pleas on murder and attempted murder charges November 5, 2007, ending the trial before he could testify. Today in closing arguments, Routsis asked Judge Herndon to give Mack a new trial so that he would have an opportunity to tell his story saying Mack had been coerced by his former counsel. State Special Prosecutor Chris Lalli dismissed the claims that Mack had been coerced and said that Mack had voluntarily agreed to plead guilty.

Witness testimony was presented over the course of three days and Judge Herndon considered the issues surrounding the trial and the eventual guilty plea.

Following arguments by counsel this morning, Herndon spent nearly two hours explaining his decision in detail. He said that when Mack entered his plea he questioned the defendant about his decision and was satisfied that Mack’s was entering a plea freely and voluntarily. In addition, he concluded that Mack’s former attorneys, David Chesnoff and Scott Freeman, provided the type of defense representation that went beyond what many defendant’s receive in similar circumstances.

Stating it was “mind boggling to this court” that Mr. Orenthal James Simpson had violated the terms of his bail, District Court Judge Jackie Glass increased Simpson’s bail to $250,000, required him to post a 15-percent premium totaling $37,500, and admonished the defendant to follow the terms of his bail or he would spend the time waiting for his April 7 , 2008 trial in jail.

Judge Glass placed further restrictions on Mr. Simpson, requiring him to not contact any witness or co-defendant by any means and not to leave the continental United States for travel. “No contact. That means no phone messages, no emails, no letters, no nothing,” said Glass.

Simpson’s bail was revoked by his bail bondsman last Friday (Jan. 11). The Clark County District Attorney then filed a motion to formally revoke the defendant’s bail pending the trial. Judge Glass refused to revoke the bail or place Simpson on house arrest. She told Mr. Simpson that, “There are conditions. There are rules. If anything like this happens in the future, you will be locked up in the Clark County Detention Center.”