Plaintiff Requests Claims Remain Intact
In a separate memorandum also filed Monday, Dr. Kotler reaffirmed his opposition to the dismissal motion, emphasizing that although the venue transfer is now a mutual agreement, it should not result in the dismissal of any claims.
Kotler argued that since the transfer resolves the jurisdictional dispute, the court should preserve the substance of the allegations as the case moves forward in New Jersey.
Legal Counsel and Case Information
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Dr. Michael D. Kotler is represented by:
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Stephen M. Gelé, Salvador I. Bivalacqua, and Medlock M. Harbison of Bivalacqua Gelé & Ellis
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Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC and Deirdre R. Wheatley-Liss are represented by:
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Melissa M. Lessell and Casey B. Wendling of Deutsch Kerrigan LLP
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As of Tuesday, attorneys for both parties had not responded to requests for comment.
Case Details
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Case Name: Dr. Michael D. Kotler v. Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC et al.
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Case Number: 2:25-cv-00978
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Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (pending transfer to the District of New Jersey)
