Kelly v. PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.

ALTENBERND, Judge.

Georgia A. Kelly and Michael L. Kelly, her husband, are plaintiffs in a tobacco-related personal injury lawsuit against Philip Morris and several other tobacco companies. Mrs. Kelly is currently suffering from lung cancer. The trial court entered an order that requires the “Plaintiffs” to assist in scheduling the depositions of treating physicians the Kellys intend to call at trial. The order further requires the “Plaintiffs” to “disclose to Defendants’ counsel all expert opinions held by, or sought to be elicited from,” these physicians. The Kellys have filed a petition for…