Ramos v. Vourtsanis

Beasley, Judge.

Vourtsanis brought an action for medical negligence against Dr. Stephens and Emory University, Inc. In the course of the litigation, plaintiff’s counsel deposed Dr. Ramos who billed plaintiff $1,000 as deposition fees. Prior to taking the deposition on August 12, 1986, plaintiff had been notified as to the doctor’s fee schedule. Correspondence ensued evidencing a dispute about the matter during October through December of that year, and the bill was not paid. The parties to the negligence action settled and on March 16, 1987, a dismissal with prejudice was entered. On March 17,…