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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF  FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 08-CIV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON

FILED by <signature> D.C.
JUN 14 2010
STEVEN M. LARIMORE
CLERK U.S. DIST. CT.
S.D. OF FLA. - W.P.B.

JANE DOE NO. 2,

Plaintiff,

VS.

JEFFREY EPSTEIN,

Defendant.

Related cases:

08-80232, 08-08380, 08-80381, 08-80994,

08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 09-80469,

09-80591, 09-80656, 09-80802, 09-81092

Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein's Emergency Motion For Protective Order, Motion to Quash and Motion for Attorneys' Fees, With Incorporated Memorandum Of Law

Defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, (hereinafter "EPSTEIN") by and through his undersigned attorneys, hereby files his Emergency Motion For Protective Order, Motion to Quash and Motion for Attorneys' fees and Costs, With Incorporated Memorandum Of Law. In support, Defendant states as follows:

1. As this Court is well aware, these cases have been consolidated for discovery. However, on April 1, 2010, Plaintiff's counsel, Spencer Kuvin, filed C.L. v. Epstein, Case No. 10-80447-cv-Marra/Johnson, and that case has not been consolidated with the other related cases for purposes of discovery.

2. On April 20, 2010, Mr. Kuvin served Maritza Milagros Vasquez with a subpoena for deposition, which is set to occur tomorrow. See Exhibit "A". However, this Notice and subpoena for deposition must be stricken/quashed as Mr. Kuvin, on behalf ofhis client, has failed to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P. 26 (d). That rule states, in pertinent part,

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that: "[a] party may not seek discovery from any source before the parties have conferred as required by Rule 26(f)...." Mr. Kuvin, on behalf of his client, has not complied with Rule 26(f) and, therefore, the subpoena for deposition must be stricken/quashed and a Protective Order should be entered pursuant to Rule 26(c) forbidding the deposition from occurring for non-compliance with the applicable rules. In Varo, Inc. v. Litton Systems, Inc., 129 F.R.D. 139, 141 (N.D. TX 1989), the court held that one cannot be compelled to comply with a withdrawn subpoena. Id. Likewise, the court here cannot compel Maritza Milagros Vasquez to attend any deposition when the subpoena itself is invalid, especially when it will require those involved in these matters to incur substantial attorneys' fees.

3. Next, Mr. Brad Edwards, counsel for Jane Doe, cross-noticed Maritza Milagros Vasquez's deposition in Jane Doe (#08-80893 -- Exhibit "B"), which matter is already set for trial in July 2010. Discovery concluded on May 31, 2010 (see DE 531). Accordingly, the cross notice served by Jane Doe must be stricken/quashed and a protective order entered because the subpoena itself in invalid due to C.L.'s counsel's failure to comply with Rule 26(d) and discovery in Jane Doe (80893) has concluded.

Rule 7.1 Certification

I hereby certify that counsel for the respective parties communicated by e-mail in a

good faith effort to resolve the issues set forth above prior to the filing of this Motion and none of the issues were resolved.

WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that this Court enter an order granting

. Defendant's motion for protective order and motion to quash. Defendant further requests that this Court award his attorney's fees and costs associated with this motion, m accordance with Rule 37, Fed.R.Civ.P. and applicable Local Rules and specifically:

a. QuashCL'ssubpoena attached as Exhibit "A";

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b. Quash and/or strike Jane Doe's cross notice as to Exhibit "A" because Exhibit "A" is invalid and discovery has concluded in Jane Doe;

c. Award attorneys to Defendant for CL and Jane Doe's noncompliance with these discovery matters; and

d. for such other and further relief as this court deems just and proper.

By: <signature>
MICHAE L J. PIKE, ESQ.
Florida Bar #617296

Certificate  of  Service

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing was electronically filed

with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. I also certify that the foregoing document is being served this day on all counsel of record identified on the following Service List in the manner specified by CM/ECF on this 14 th day of June, 2010

Respectfully submitted,
By: <signature>
ROBERT D. CRITTON, JR., ESQ.
Florida Bar No.: 224162
rcrit@bclclaw.com
MICHAEL J. PIKE, ESQ.
Florida Bar #: 617296
mpike@bclclaw.com
BURMAN, CRITTON, LUTTIER &
COLEMAN
515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561/842-2820 Phone
561/515-3148 Fax
(Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein)

Certificate of Service

Jane Doe No. 2 v. Jeffrey Epstein

Case No. 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON

| Stuart  S.  Mermelstein, Esq.   | Brad Edwards, Esq.           |
|-|-|
| Adam  D.  Horowitz, Esq.        | Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler   |
| Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A.    | 401  East Las Olas Boulevard |
| 18205 Biscayne Boulevard        | Suite 1650                   |

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<table><tr><th>Suite 2218</th><th>Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301</th></tr><tr><td>Miami, FL 33160</td><td>Phone: 954-522-3456</td></tr><tr><td>305-931-2200</td><td>Fax: 954-527-8663</td></tr><tr><td>Fax: 305-931-0877</td><td>bedwards@rra-law.com</td></tr><tr><td>ssm@sexabuseattorney.com</td><td>Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.</td></tr><tr><td>ahorowitz@sexabuseattorney.com</td><td>08-80893</td></tr><tr><td>Counsel for Plaintiffs</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>In related Cases Nos. 08-80069, 08-80119,</td><td>Paul G. Cassell, Esq.</td></tr><tr><td>08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80993,</td><td>Pro Hac Vice</td></tr><tr><td>08-80994</td><td>332 South 1400 E, Room 101
Salt Lake City, UT 84112</td></tr><tr><td>Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq.</td><td>801-585-5202</td></tr><tr><td>Atterbury Goldberger &amp; Weiss, P.A.</td><td>801-585-6833 Fax</td></tr><tr><td>250 Australian Avenue South</td><td>cassellp@law.utah.edu</td></tr><tr><td>Suite 1400</td><td>Co-counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe</td></tr><tr><td>West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>561-659-8300</td><td>Isidro M. Garcia, Esq.</td></tr><tr><td>Fax: 561-835-8691</td><td>Garcia Law Firm, P.A.</td></tr><tr><td>jagesq@bellsouth.net</td><td>224 Datura Street, Suite 900</td></tr><tr><td>Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein</td><td>West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-832-7732
561-832-7137 F</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>isidrogarcia@bellsouth.net</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-80469</td></tr></table>

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AO 88A (Rev. 06/09) Sub\)ocna to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

for the

Southern District of  Florida

C.L.
Plaintiff )
)
v. )
JEFFREY EPSTEIN )
)
Defendant )

Civil Action No. 10-80447-cv-Marra/Johnson
(If the action is pending in another district, state where: <empty>)

SUBPOENA TO TESTIFY AT A DEPOSITION IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: MARITZA MILAGROS VASQUEZ, 1253 SW 21ST TERRACE, APT 21, MIAMI, FL 33145-2922

r;/ Testimony:· YOUARE COMMANDEDto appear at the time, date, and place set forth below to testify at a deposition to be taken in this civil action. If you are an organization that is nota party· in ,this case, you must designate one or more officers, directors, or·managing agents, or designate other persons who consent to testify on your behalf about the following matters, or those set forth in an attachment:

Place: INTELLIGENT OFFICE, 701 BRICKELL AVENUE,
SUITE 1550, MIAMI, FL 33131

Date and Time: 05/18/2010 10:00 am

The deposition will be recorded by this method: VIDEOGRAPHERAND COURT REPORTER

[ ] Production: You, or your representatives, must also bring with you to the deposition the following documents, electronically stored information, or objects, and permit their inspection, copying, testing, or sampling of the material:

The provisions 1>f:Fed. R. Civ. P. 45( c), relating to yout protection ~ a person subject to a subpoena, and Rule 45 ( d) and ( e), relating toyour duty to respond to this subpo1maand the potential consequences of not doing so, are attached. •

Date: 04/08/2010

CLERK OF COURT OR Attorney's signature

Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk: <empty>

The name, address, e-mail, and telephone number of the attorney representing (name of party): C.L.
SPENCER T. KUVIN, ESQ., LEOPOLD-KUVIN, P.A., 2925 PGA BOULEVARD, SUITE 200, PALM BEACH GARDENS,
FLORIDA 33410
T: 561-515-1400 F: 561-515-1401

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AO 88A (Rev. 06/09) Subpoenato Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action (Page 2)

Civil Action No. 10-80447-cv-Marra/Johnson

PROOF OF SERVICE

(This section should not be fliedwith the court unless required byFed. R. Civ. P. 45.)

This subpoena for (name of individual and title, if any):<empty>

was received by me on (date):<empty>.

[ ] I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named individual as follows:
<empty>

<empty> on (date):<empty> ; or

[ ] I returned the subpoena unexecuted because:
<empty>

Unless the subpoena was issued on behalf of the United States, or one of its officers or agents, I have also tendered to the witness fees for one day's attendance, and the mileage allowed by law, in the amount of $:<empty>.

My fees are $:<empty> for travel and $:<empty> for services, for a total of $:0.00.

I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.

Date: <empty>

Server's signature: <empty>
Printed name and title: <empty>
Server's address: <empty>

Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

JANE DOE,
CASE NO. 08-CV-80893-CIV-MARRA/JOHNSON

Plaintiff,

Vs.
JEFFREY EPSTEIN, et al.
Defendant.

Related Cases:
08-80119, 08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381,
08-80994, 08-80811, 08-80893, 09-80469,
09-80591, 09-80656, 09-80802, 09-81092

PLAINTIFF'S CROSS-NOTICE OF VIDEO DEPOSITION OF
MARITZA MILAGROS VASQUEZ

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that plaintiff, Jane Doe, will take the video deposition by oral examination, of the persons named below, at the time, on the date, at the hour of the place indicated:

| NAME                     | DATE AND<br />TIME             | PLACE  OF  TAKING DEPOSITON                                                   |
|-|-|-|
| Maritza Milagros Vasquez | June  15,  2010 @<br />10:00AM | Intelligent Office<br />701  Brickell Avenue, Suite 1550<br />Miami, FL 33131 |

upon oral examination before Videographer and a Notary Public, or any other notary public or officer authorized by law to take depositions in the State of Florida. The oral examination will continue from day to day until completed. The depositions are being

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CASE NO: 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON

taken for the purpose ofdiscovery, for use at trial, orfor such other purposes as are permitted under the Rules ofCourt.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing was served by e-mail on May 12,

2010to: See attached service list.

BradleyJ. Edwards 
Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing,
Edwards, Fistos &  Lehrman, PL
425  N.  Andrews Ave., Suite 2
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301 
(954) 524-2820
(954) 524-2822 fax
brad@pathtojustice.com

By: <signature>
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS
Florida Bar No.: 542075

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CASE NO: 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON

SERVICE LIST

Jane Doe v. Jeffrey Epstein

United States District Court - Southern District ofFlorida

Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq.
Jgoldberger@agwpa.com

Robert  D.  Critton, Esq.

rcritton@bclclaw.com

Isidro Manual Garcia
isidrogarcia@bellsouth.net

Jack Patrick Hill
iph@searcylaw.com

Katherine Warthen Ezell
KEzell@podhurst.com

Michael James Pike
MPike@bclclaw.com

Paul  G.  Cassell

cassellp@law.utah.edu

Richard Horace Willits
lawyerswillits@aol.com

Robert C. Josefsberg
rjosefsberg@podhurst.com

Adam  D.  Horowitz

ahorowitz@sexabuseattorney.com

Stuart S. Mermelstein
ssm@sexabuseattorney.com

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court-records/Doe No. 8 v. Epstein, No. 909-cv-80802 (S.D. Fla. 2009)/029.pdf
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