in Re: DeSoto Surgicare Partners, Ltd., Successor-In-Interest to Baylor Surgicare at Duncanville, LLC Texas Health Ventures Group, LLC And United Surgical Partners International, Inc.
ACCEPTED
05-15-00161-CV
05-15-00161-CV FIFTH COURT OF APPEALS
DALLAS, TEXAS
2/9/2015 3:21:23 PM
NO. LISA MATZ
CLERK
In the Fifth Court of Appeals FILED IN
5th COURT OF APPEALS
Dallas, Texas DALLAS, TEXAS
2/9/2015 3:21:23 PM
LISA MATZ
In Re DeSoto Surgicare Partners, Ltd., Successor-in-Interest toClerk
Baylor
Surgicare at Duncanville LLC; Texas Health Ventures Group, LLC; and
United Surgical Partners International, Inc.;
Relators-Defendants.
Original Proceeding From Cause No. DC-13-02334-L
In the 193rd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas
Honorable Carl Ginsberg, Presiding
SWORN RECORD FOR PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS
Volume 2 (Pages 0235-0493)
NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP
Jeff Cody
State Bar No. 04468960
jeff.cody@nortonrosefulbright.com
Nathan B. Baum
State Bar No. 24082665
nathan.baum@nortonrosefulbright.com
2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 3600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Telephone: (214) 855-8000
Facsimile: (214) 855-8200
Katherine D. Mackillop
State Bar No. 10288450
katherine.mackillop@nortonrosefulbright.com
1301 McKinney, Suite 5100
Houston, Texas 77010-3095
Telephone: (713) 651-5151
Facsimile: (713) 651-5246
Counsel for Relators-Defendants
ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page(s)
Volume 1
Defendants’ Motion to Strike Pleadings (with Exhibits), filed 0001-0219
December 23, 2014
Plaintiff’s Response to Defendants’ Motion to Strike Pleadings, filed 0220-0234
January 7, 2015
Volume 2
Exhibits to Plaintiff’s Response to Defendants’ Motion to Strike 0235-0493
Pleadings, filed January 7, 2015
Volume 3
Hearing Transcript Vol. 1, on Defendants’ Motion to Strike 0494-0561
Pleadings, held on January 12, 2015
Hearing Transcript Vol. 2 (Plaintiff’s Exhibits), on Defendants’ 0562-0828
Motion to Strike Pleadings, held on January 12, 2015
Volume 4
Hearing Transcript Vol. 3 (Defendants’ Exhibits), on Defendants’ 0829-1123
Motion to Strike Pleadings, held on January 12, 2015
Volume 5
Defendants’ Supplemental Letter Brief, filed January 16, 2015 1124-1131
Plaintiff’s Supplemental Letter Brief (with Exhibits), filed January 1132-1171
16, 2015
Order, signed January 19, 2015 1172
Original Petition, filed February 26, 2013 1173-1177
First Amended Petition, filed March 21, 2013 1178-1180
Original Answer, filed April 6, 2013 1181-1183
Second Amended Petition, filed July 15, 2014 1184-1192
Third Amended Petition, filed August 6, 2014 1193-1202
Original Answer to Third Amended Petition, filed September 2, 2014 1203-1206
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Description Page(s)
Volume 5, cont’d.
Affidavit of Nathan B. Baum in Support of the Defendants' Motion to 1207-1209
Strike Pleadings or, in the Alternative, Exclude Evidence, signed
January 12, 2015
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EXHIBIT A
Sworn Record 0236
Texas Health Ventures Group, LLC
To: LaVone.Arthur
Jonathan Bond
From: Brett Brodnax
Carolyn Exley
EvieMillet
JarodMoss
Date: October 19, 2010
Re: Request for Approval- Acquisition of Surgety Center of Duncanville
($1,226,250)
The p urp ose of this memo is to reques t approval to inves t a total of $1.2 million to acquire a 50.1%
ownership p osition in Sutgcry Center of Duncanville ("SCD'') located at 1018 East Wheatland Road
in Duncanville, Texas, as well as acquire the rights to initiate a new management agreement with the
surgery center. The purchas e would be conswnmated by Texas Health Ventures G-roup, ILC
("THVG"). ,
With your approval, we plan to close by this Friday October 22, with an eff ec tive of
November 1, 2010.
Background
SCD commenced op era tions in 198.5 and is afour operating room, one procedure room facility .
SCD's AAAHC a ccre dita ion was ren ewed in May 2009 and expires on May 15, 2012.
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SCD is owned 41.01% by Symbion, wh o is also the cutte nt management company for the c enter ,
and 58.99% by physician investors. The facility is located approximately tlu:ee miles from THVG's
DeSoto facility, the North Texas Surgery Center. It is anticipated that we will be able to capitalize
gi
on syner es available between the two
centers and eventually merge the Duncanville facility into the
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DeSoto facility within twelve months subsequent to closing se e further iliscussion below).
sen o cc upi es 10,000 square feet of leased space in a building owned by art independent landlord .
The original tenn of the lease expires in Febtu:u:y 2013 with two five-'year re new al options as
cunent ly written. The lease includes a rental rate equal to $33.10 per sq. ft or $27,583 per month
and currently includes an annual increase equal to 3%. The lease includes a guaranty from Symbion
for the remainder of the term that will be assumed by THVG (with a guaranty fee being charged to
the physicians). 'The present value obligation of the guaranty of the lease tlu:ough the remainder of·
the term is $713 thousand.
Transaction Overview
THVG will p urchase a 50.1% interest and enter into a management agreement for cash
consideration equal to $1,226,250 in the aggregat e. This is bas ed on an equity valuation equal to
$1,250,000 (or $626,250 for 50.1%) and a management fcc valuation equal to $600,000, both as
independently verified by Valu e Management Group.
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Approval Request- Surgery Center of Duncanville, Duncanville, Texas
Based on. the proximity of SCD with ou:r DeSoto center, it isbelieved that there a.re opera tional and
cost synergies available throu gh a !Ilerger of SCD into our D es oto facility with operations
continuing at the DeSoto facility The transactio n documents will include an agreement from the
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Duncanville physicians to a merger with the DeSoto facility so,metime prior to t he first anniversary
of the closing of the purchase ttallsaction. However, the m erger will remain subject to a vote o.f the
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DeSoto p ar tnership. Based o n the due dil ence results, certain capital improvements will need to
be made to the Dun canville facility if the facility is not closed at the c onclusi o n of the initiallea.se
term.
1bis transaction allows us to move in line with Symbion's expectations from a timing perspectiv e
while remaining strategic with the transition an d p ot ential merger process. The remaining lease t�
on the SCD lease agre eme nt provides time needed to work oil the potential merger in order to
maximize operational proce ss es as well as qualitative processes of patient care.
Physician PrQfile
lnere are currendy 18 physician partner s whose ages .range from 40- 58 wlth an avet:age age of 47
years old. The re are currendy three L1 physicians, one L2 physician and fourteen L3 physicians.
1ne agreement requites that all physician partners must attest annu ally that they meet the Safe
Harbor criteria. The ph y sician partners have a very good clinical repu tation in the market and are
very interested in further improvement by pattnering \vith a company that has greater operation..'l.l
leverage within the metroplex.
Pa�or and Sp�cial� Mix
Specialty Distribution* #Phys # Panners %Revenue Payor Mix* %Revenue
Pain 'Managcmcn t 4 3 59% Mgd Care-In Network 60%
General 7 1 9% Medicare/Medicaid 2�/o
Podiatry 13 4 8% Worker's Camp 8%
Colon & Rectal Suxge.ty/GI 1 1 6% Self-Pay 2%
U rolo gy 4 3 6% Mgd Carc-OON 1%
Orthopedic 5 2 4% TOTAL 100.0%
Radiology 3 1 ·2% *' 'I"I'M Itme 2010
OUGYN 5 1 2%
ENT 2 1 2%
Plastic 4 1 1%
GI 1 0%
TOTAL 49 18 100%
* Tl'MJunc 2010
Cuttencly, the center is 1% out-of-network.
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Approval Request- Surgery Center of Duncanville, DuncanviJle, Texas
Historical Financial Performance
TTMDec07 TIMDec08 TTMDec09 TTMAu�10
Cases 3,163 3,408 3,194 2,740
Net Revenue per Case $1,768 $1,465 $1,403 $1,159
EBITDA $276,044 $65,026 $ 1 1 0,140 -$207,021
EBITDA Ma�in 5% 1% 3% -7%
The cente r currently has $250 thousand of equipment financing debt with Key Bank, De Lage
Land en and Siemens. In conn�ction with the tritnsaction, we will he putting a $450 thousand non
recourse line of credit in place with Siemens for any potential cash needs during the initial transition
months. Therefore, it is anticip ated that, as of the closing of the transaction or shortly thereafter,
the ce nter could have up to $700 thousand. of debt outstanding. All of the existing debt will be
as signed prior to closing.
Valuation
VMG conducted an ind ependent valuation of the cen ter and determined the valu e of the cunent
equity to be $1,250,000 and the value of the management fee to be $600 th ousand . Our capital
contribution will result in the ownerships noted above.
As p a r t of this transaction, a 1 0 mile non-comp e te covenant is included for all selling parties for
tlrree years following close or two yeats after ceasing to own an interest in the center.
The facility will be chatged a 7% management fee with USPI remining 64.3% of the management fee
and the remainder being paid to Baylor. The governing board will be made up of eigh t members,
fout from THVG and four physician representatives. m
Each me ber will vote according to
ownership represented.
Capital Priorities
We .ranked this acquisi ti on as number six on our capital priorities and give it a high strate c, gi high
upside and medium risk racing. The center .is strategic to THVG as there is an. opportunity for
consolidation within the market. The center has high upside with access to THVG's operational
oversight. 'The risk is medium, which taring ta ke s into consideration the minimal investment for the
transaction offset by the risks ass o ci ated with the potencial merger into DeSoto.
Due Diligenc e
• Physician arrangements - The center has an anesthesia contract and a medical director
agreement and we will retain the saine anesthesia group/medical director and terms. No other
physician arrangements exist.
• Clinical- Dr. Zarin and Jeannie Montgomery conducted the clinical due diligence and noted the
following issues, all of which we believe can be addressed. The diligence report indicated that
anesthesia. often leaves the center prior to the time that the p atient is discharged. We are
discussing wjth Dr. Wasserman and will implement pr ocedu,t:cs to ensure that this doc s not carry
forward. The center cs sentiilyl does not have a formal quality program in place which will be
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Approval Request- Surgery Center ofDunca.JJville, Duncanville, Texas
immediately addressed b y USPrs clinical team. The repor also notes that the equipment
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dated and the facility will require capital improvements if we dq not merge with DeSoto.
• Pain Screens - The pain screens have been run with no excep tio ns noted.
• Coding/Billing- Gale Gonzalezteviewed the bu siness office functions and while concerns were
rais ed in regard to the lack of attention the business office has been receiving, all deficiencies
found can be, corrected going forward. We will transition the billing and collections process to
the Dallas CSO withih 45 days of close; In addition, we will transition the center' s accounts
payab l e processing to the CSO as soon as possible . Staffing changes may also be :Qeeded for the
center but this will need to be reviewed further in connection with any tnerger with DeSoto.
Carolyn Exley and Gale Gow.alez will evaluate c hanges needed in the business office staff post
closing in con nection with any po te ntial transition to the DeSoto fa cility. The coding audit score
was 81% on CPT co des and an 89% on ICD-9 co des, which alth ough not stellar, is not a cause
for major alarm. 1be coding will transfer to the CSO with the oth er business office functions.
• Managed Care- Currendy, the center is .almost fully contri"c te d The plan i s for the center to be
converted to THVG contracts starting at close and we anticipate that the center will be fully
converted by month seven of the fust year .
Financial Projection§
We have prepare d two pro forma financial projections. The first s cenario assumes SCD stays as a
freestanding center, independent of DeSoto. The second assumes SCD stays freestanding for only
one yeat and then merges with DeSoto.
Scenario 1
We have projected yeat; 1 EBITDA at $602 th ousand, which in cludes management fe es to 'l'HVG of
$307 th ousand . lbis assumes no additional physician recruitment for year 2.
Base Year \ I Year 1 I [ Year2
I I Year3
Cases 2,668 2,670 2,750 2,833
Net Rev I Case $1,249 $L,645 $ 1 ,94 1 $1,980
EBJTDA $ (329,453) $ 60 1 , 790 $ 1,279,771 $ 1,340,367
USPl EBITDA Contribution 235,735 415,606 426,254
USPJ Investment $ 698,299 $ 698,299 $ 698,299
USPl EB1TDA Multiple 2.96 1.68 1.64
Multiple w/ Mgt Fee at 100% 2.46 1 .47 1.4 3
Available Cash (b) $ 449 ,094 $ 881,669 $ 796,317
(a) Mgt Fcc at 75"/o margin
(b) Nctofc�ital expBH!iturcs of$200K in Yenr I, $50 0K inYear2 tind $200K in Year 3
The cen ter does not consolidate to USPI.
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Approval Request- Surgery Center of Duncanville, Duncanville, Texas
Sc;enario 2
.As men tioned above, th ere are potential operational and cost syner es available gi with a merger of
SCD into out c:u.rrcnt s rgety c:enter in
u DeS oto.
This scenario includes the same year 1 results as
Sc: enario 1, but in year 2, the cent er tnetges into DeSoto. The assumption regaxding no additional
p hyskian rec:nritment remains in plac:e for year 2.
Base Year I I Yearl I I Year2 I I Year3
C a ses 2,668 2,670 6,215 6,339
Net Rev I Case $1,249 $1,645 $2,033 $2,094
EBITDA $ (329,453) $ 601,790 $ 4,067,822 $ 4,471,963
USPI EBlTDA Contribution < >:
Facility cases 252,650 2 45,597 2.9%
Net revenue/case $ 2,351 $ 2,301 2.2%
Net revenue $ 593,910 $ 565,158 5.1%
Facility operating income margin<3l 24.9% 24.4% 50 bps
Other:
Total consolidated facilities 64 65
EBITDA less noncontrolling interests<4l
GAAP operating income $ 64,369 $ 63,102 2.0%
Depreciation and amortization 6,608 6,683
Net loss (gain) on deconsolidations, disposals
and impairments 1,419 (506)
EBITDA 72,396 69,279
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (18,518) (20,009)
EBITDA less noncontrolling interests $ 53,878 $ 49,270 9.4%
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2014 2013 %Change
EBITDA less noncontrolling interests<4l
GAAP operating income $ 183,657 $ 181,939 0.9%
Depreciation and amortization 19,616 20,758
Net loss on deconsolidations, disposals
and impairments 2,336 4,893
EBITDA 205,609 207,590
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (53,951) (55,338)
EBITDA less noncontrolling interests $ 151,658 $ 152,252
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{I) Excludes de novo facilities in their first year of operations. Includes facilities accounted for under the equity method as well as
consolidated facilities.
<2l Statistics for acquired facilities are included in both periods.
<3) Calculated as operating income divided by net revenue.
<4l EBITDA and EBITDA Jess noncontrolling interests are not measures defined under generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP). The Company believes EBITDA and EBITDA less noncontrolling interests are important measures for purposes of
allocating resources and assessing performance. EBITDA, which is computed by adding operating income, depreciation and
amortization, and net Joss (gain) on deconsolidations, disposals and impairments, is commonly used as an analytical indicator
within the healthcare industry and also serves as a measure of leverage capacity and debt service ability. EBITDA Jess
noncontrolling interests, which is computed by subtracting net income attributable to noncontrolling interests from EBITDA,
adjusts both years' EBITDA to reflect that the Company does not own 100% of each facility. EBITDA and EBITDA Jess
noncontrolling interests should not be considered as measures of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded
from EBITDA and EBITDA Jess noncontrolling interests are significant components in understanding and assessing financial
performance. Because EBITDA and EBITDA Jess noncontrolling interests are not measurements determined in accordance
with GAAP and are thus susceptible to varying calculation methods, EBITDA and EBITDA Jess noncontrolling interests as
presented by USPI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
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EXHIBIT C
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Transition Plan Topics- Surgety Center of Duncanville
Leadership Team:
Sr. Vice or Market President: J ohnny Bond
Region:al Vice President: Carolyn Exley
Development Team: Jarod Moss, Shannon Kinder, Evie Miller
PVP: Rob Stahler
Hot Areas-
• Focusing on potential transition to DeSoto facility
• Successfully hiring and/or replacing key personnel.
• Transition of billing and collections to CSO
• Transition of accounts payable to CSO
• There is some risk that unknown liabilities may arise as a result of vendor payables not being
properly recorded.
• Maximize new contracts by timely communication with partners about effective dates.
On sit e fust week- Carolyn Exley will be the operations lead this week.
Business Office- We will transition the billing and collections process to the Dallas CSO within 45
days of dose. Carolyn Exley and Gale Gonzalez will evaluate changes needed in the business office
staff post-closing in connection with any potential transition to the DeSoto facility.
'Financial Impact: Dep e ndan t upon whether additional staffi1· needed. Expectations are then will be coJt Javings.
Managed ca re - T he center will be comrerted to THVG contracts starting at close and we
anticipate being fully converted by month seven of the first year .
Information Technology- We will be converting the center to USPI's network and email once
connectivity is established.
Financial Impact: 1To com�}
Accounting/Accounts Payable - Subsequent to closing, the accounts payable function will be
transition to the CSO. Based on the staffing at the center, Carolyn Exley will approve all check runs
on an interim basis to ensure proper internal controls. Facility accounting will immediately take over
the general ledger function.
M at erials M anagement -The center is cunently on an HPG contract.
Payroll/Benefits- Transition to USPI payroll and benefits is expected on March 1"\ 2010. Our
benefits are richer than those offered cun:endy; however, they will be more costly for the employees,
so bonuses are being paid. The employer portion of the premiwns will also increase .
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Physician Due Diligence Report
Duncanville Surgery Center September 28, 2010
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Will EDGE reporting require PhysiCian behsvlor modification? zarin!RN Done No
For hospitals · evaluate utnlzation review, in particular, medical necessity Za!WRN NA
documentation for Observation cases and Inpatient Admissions
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Clinical Nurse Manager I Director Hal Mayo is Adiiiili No clinical manager-Cindv Rogers, RN does much of the work
Management I LeadershiP AbUiW Need clinical manager-no colhesive quality program, no educationprogram.
!Clinical skiDs I tenure Hal ls knowlegeable, althouah he does not see himself here long term
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Review Contract Dr. Anna Taker-contractiriplace (according to Hal), but not seen
Specialty Colon and Rectal Suroetv
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Leadership Ability Reported as very good. She Is available and has the respect of MDs
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Message
From: Lance H ughes [ l h ug h es @ h cm a usti n . com]
Sent: 10/18/2011 1 1 :37 :06 AM
To: Moss, Jarod [J Moss@uspi .com]
Subject: Duncanvi l l e Surgery Center letter
Attachments: J a rod M oss Chris Barnet 10. 1 8 . 1 l . doc
Jarod, please see the attached letter. I never heard back from you regarding the rem oval of the Generator. La nce
Lance R . H ughes
Hughes Capital M a n agement, Inc.
130 1 Capital of Texa s Hwy.
Suite #A-300
Austi n , TX 78746
l h ughes @ h c m a ustin . co m
Di rect ( 5 12) 6 1 5-9502
Mobile (5 12) 413-8303
Fax ( 5 12) 328-0149
HUGHES 00051 1
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Via rt Class US Mail
October 1 8, 20 1 1
Mr. Jarod Moss Umoss@uspi.com)
USPI
1 5305 Dallas Pkwy, # 1 600
Addison, TX 7500 1
Mr. Chris Barnet
Case Healthcare
1 4785 Preston Road, #75 0
Dallas, TX 75254
Re: Duncanville Surgery Center, Patricia Hughes Landlord
Dear Jarod:
Thi s message is in regard to the Lease Agreement between Patricia Hughes, as Landlord, and Surgical
Center of Duncanville, L.P., dated Jw1e 1 , 2004, as assigned to Baylor Surgicare at Dtmcanville, LLC on
November 1 ,20 1 0 . You are currently in default of the Lease Agreement as a result of the surgery center
having been closed and your abandonment of the leased premises. In addition, it has come to our
attention that certain fixtures and equipment, including, but not limited to the generator, have been
removed from the leased premises.
Pursuant to the terms of the Lease Agreement, in the event that the Tenant abandons or vacates the leased
premises for a period of seven days or more, whether or not Tenant is in monetary default, an event of
default occurs under the terms of the Lease . During an event of default, the Tenant is not authorized to
remove any trade fixtures or movable equipment or furniture from the leased premises. In addition, any
property affixed to the floor, walls or ceiling, including, but not limited to, the generator, all ceiling and
wall mounted surgical lights, medical gas lines and the like, are always to remain on the leased premises
and are to be surrendered with the leased premises at the expiration of the lease.
The generator, together with all other property removed from the leased premises, must be returned as
soon as possible . In addition to the removal of these items resulting in an additional breach of the lease,
we believe that the absence of this equipment will impair our ability to attract an appropriate replacement
tenant for the leased premises. In addition, at this time you still have all keys to the leased premises
which must be returned so that we can make the leased premises available to prospective tenants for
inspection.
We would appreciate your immediate response to these requests so that we can identify a replacement
tenant for the leased premises, which may reduce Baylor Surgicare at Duncanville, LLC ' s obligations
under the Lease Agreement. As you are aware, we have already been contacted by a couple of potential
tenants regarding the surgery center. It is imperative that both of us cooperate in an effort to find a
replacement tenant, which will be in the best interest of all parties.
L:Lance!Duncanville!JarodMossChrisBametlO.l 8 . 1 1
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Mr. Jarod Moss/Chris Barnet
October 12, 20 1 1
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I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience . We are prepared to show the leased
premises to potential tenants as soon as all missing fixtures and equipment have been returned to the
l eased premises and we have keys to the leased premises.
Yours very truly,
Lance R. Hughes
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EXHIBIT H
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Kathleen Rennscheidt
From: Lance Hughes
Sent: Monday, J u ne 10, 2013 11:24 AM
To: Kathleen Rennscheidt
Subject: FW: contact
La nce R . H ughes
Hughes Ca pital Management, Inc.
1301 Capital of Tx Hwy
Suite A-300
Austin, Texas 78746
l h ughes@hcmaustln.com
Di rect line 5 12 .6 15 .9502
fx 512.3 28.0 149
From : Lance H ughes [mailto:lhugbes@hcmaustin.com]
Sent: Friday, Aug ust 26, 2011 1 2 : 1 0 PM
To: Moss, Jarod
Subject: contact
The fellow that called me rega rding the lease on the s u rgery center in Duncanville is anxio us to see if we can move
forward. H is use is I m aging. Who is my contact at US PI to get a proposal for him approved? I co uld also j ust m a ke him
a n offe r that I think i s fair and if he ta kes it try and get US PI to agree. You may prefer a buyout of the remaining term
b ut I cannot get you a n u m ber on that until ! know what he will pay. La n ce
Lance R. Hughes
Hughes Capital Management, Inc.
1301 Capital of Texas Hwy.
Suite #A-300
Austin, TX 78746
lhughes@hcmaustin.com
Di rect (512) 61S-9S02
Mobile (512) 413-8303
Fax (512) 328-0149
1
H UG H ES 0030 1
Sworn Record 0330
Kathleen Rennscheidt
From: Lance H u ghes
Sent: Monday, J u ne 10, 2013 1 1:24 AM
To: Kathleen Rennscheidt
SLibject: FW: Contact
lance R. Hughes
H ughes Capital Management, Inc.
1301 Capital of Tx Hwy
Suite A-300
Austin, Texas 78746
l h ughes@hcmaustin .com
Direct Line 512 .615 .9502
fx 512 .328 .0149
From: Lance Hughes [mailto : lhughes@hcmaustio.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 20 1 1 3:26 PM
To: Moss, Jarod
Subject: Contact
Nathan, representing P referred Imaging has contacted me rega rding a su b-lease of the b u i ld ing. Can you sent me the
contact info for the person who will ha ndle this req u est from USPI. lance
lance R. H ughes
H ughes Capital Management, I nc.
1301 Capital of Texas Hwy.
S u ite #A-300
Austin, TX 78746
lhughes@hcmaustin .com
Direct (512) 61 5-9502
Mobile (512) 413-8303
Fax (512) 328-0149
1
HUGHES 00302
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EXHIBIT I
Sworn Record 0332
Re: The Surgery Center
1018 E. Wheatland
Duncanville, Tx
April 1 8, 2013
Dear Leslle Hill,
This Letter of Intent is contingent upon the prospective Buyer's and Seller's willingness to execute a standard
Purchase Agreement as well as review and approve of the details of the transaction proposed above by the
appropriate principal parties of the Buyer and Seller.
IT is understood and agreed that the foregoing con&titutes a Letter ofIntent setting forth the major business
points from our discussions. It is further understood that neither party intends to create al).y contractual rights or
obligations as a result of entct·ing into this Letter ofIntent. No binding agreement or rights or o bli gation s shall
arise as the result of executing this letter or with respect to the proposed transactions unless and until we execute
definitive documentation incorporating the provisions and othet· appropriate terms.
This letter expresses Purchaser's interest in pur..:hasing the above referenced Property under the fol lowing terms
and conditions :
Purchaser: Dr. Tien Phan, Dr. Dung Ngoc Huynh and or Assignee which must be approved
by Seller
Address: 4939 Soaring Eagle Ct.
City: Grand Prairie State: Texas Zip: 75052
Phone: 408-835-3726
Email: tdphan2000@yahoo.com
Price: $1,100,000
Earnest Money: As consid eration for the purchase of the Property, Buyer shall deposit $50,000
(" Earnest Money") due within seventy-two (72) hours of the execution of the
Contract for Sale and Purchase. Earnest Money shall become non-refundable
at the expiration of the Inspection Period.
The "Effective Date" of this Agreement for the purpose of performance of all
obligations is the date the escrow agent receives the Contract afte r all pArties
execute the Contract.
Insp ection P eriod: Thirty (30) days from Effective Date, which shall meau the date on which the
later of the parties executes a Contract for Sale and Purchase. Due Diligence
Do cuments (" Docum ents " ) will be forwarded immediately upon Effective Date
of the Contract for Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Option: Buyer shall have two (2) thirty (30) days extensions after the Inspection
period by payment to Seller of $10,0 00 for each of two thirty day periods which
Is not refundable as is not applica ble to the purchase pric e.
Due Diligence: Seller shall provide buyer with site plans, building plans, environment
assessment or report, current tax record, insurance policy or any plans that is
related to the property which are in Seller's p ossession.
FinanciRl Information: Buyer's agree to provide flnancial information or references thllt verify Buyer
has sufficient liquidity and financial strength to complete the proposed
purchase.
L:Lance/Duncanvllle/PhanLOl Purchaser's I n itials ___ S
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No Insurance Coverage Provided
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. UNITED STiiTES
Date Produced: 07/01/2013
WALZ CERTIFIED MAIL SOLUTIONS LLC
The following is the delivery information for Certified Mail™ item number 7196 9008 9040
1811 9023. Our records indicate that this item was delivered on 06/24/2013 at 11:12 a.m. in
DALLAS, TX, 75201. The scanned image of the recipient information is provided below.
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assistance, please contact your local post office or Postal Service representative.
Sincerely,
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EXHIBITL
Sworn Record 0346
*· REPUBLIC TITLE OF TEXAS, INC. DATE: 08/02/2013·
GF NO: 13R01962 NDB
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SELLER'S STATEMENT
FAST GF: 1002-54311
REPUBLIC TITLE®
SALE FROM: Patricia � Hughes
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SALES PRICE:
REIMBU RSEMENTS/CREDITS
$
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TOTAL REIMBURSEMENTS/CREDITS
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SELLER
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$ 1 1 1001 000. 00
GROSS AMOUNT DUE TO
75.67
75.913
375.00
25.00
61317.00
Release of Lien to : Hunter & Kramer, P.C. 85.00
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Seller understands the Closing or Escrow Agent has assembled this .in.fol'llUlol:i n .representing the transll(tion from the best b1fo:rmation available from other
solll'ces and cannot guarantee the ll(!curacy thereof. Any real estate agent or lender :involved may be furnished a copy of this Statement.
Seller understands that tax and insurance prorations and reserves were based on figures Cor the preceding year or supplled by others, or es timates for current
'
year, and in the eve:p.t of any change for current yoor, all necessary acljustments must be made between Purchaser and Seller direct.
The undersigned hereby au thorizes Closing or Escrow Agent to make expenditures md disbursements as shown above and approves same for payment. The
undersigned also acknowledges receipt of Loan Fonds, if appll�able, Jn the aotollnt shown &bove and receipt of a copy of this Statement.
SEE S�GNATURE ADDENDUM · ----
ATTACHE�-
REPUBLIC TITLE OF TEXAS, INC.
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c ADDRESS
existing JienS is r�g��red to the d ate indicated. If not paid by then, additional :interest will have to be C!ifiected alld
ymir statement will be adjusted to have suffil:ient funds t�:� secure release from the lienholder.
HUGHES 000479
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SIGNATURE ADDENDUM
TO SELLER'S CLOSING STATEMENT
GF NO. 13R01962 NP8
PATRICIA HUGHES
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HUGHES 000480
Sworn Record 0348
EXHIBITM
Sworn Record 0349
MEDLINK
July 26, 2013
iHeart
885 East Collins Blvd.
Suite 110
Richardson, Texas 75081
Attention: Mr. George Geczy
Q
Reference: Proposal for iHeart South Dallas Facility
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal for the planning, design, ng and
construction for the new iHeart South Dallas Facility. We understand t�e.,proposedJHeart facility will
be located at 1018 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas. This addres� is the current location of
the vacated Duncanville Surgery Center. The existing facility will. e ��o..,�'te��
and expanded to
incorporate an MRI & CT suite, two Cath labs and one operatin om witb�s6ciated spaces necessary
to function as a licensed ambulatory surgery center.
\
The project will be delivered utilizing a fast track design- andi.COQStruc lon method to meet the project's
accelerated schedule. The iHeart facility will be com pleted i �Y .ur phases, the first phase will include
minor renovations and new finishes to the existing' 'ffia >'area. Phase II includes one Cath lab, one
operating room, pre & post op areas, and patient wai ng. l'he third phase will include the second Cath
lab, exam rooms, doctor offices and staff suppQrt areas. The fourth and final phase includes the MRI
and CT imaging suite and new addition to.th� building. Phase I will be completed in 4 weeks from
authorization to proceed; phase II completed in·l� weeks from authorization to proceed. All
construction phases of the projectw(ll be completed in 24 weeks. We are currently working on the
final design of the interior renov t'on 4,f,_ha�,j & II), so a project schedule with a July 1st start date is
included for your review. •V
Architectur I Inter or Design, Structural and M.E.P. engineering
TAS review and inspection
•
.4p esign rev ew with the Texas Department of Health
., pliysicist report
The a.chitectural and engineering documents will consist of the following:
Building Code and Zoning Ordinance review.
Energy Code Analysis reports.
Architectural demolition plan, new floor plan, and reflected ceiling plan.
Interior elevations and millwork details.
Plan details and section details.
Door schedule and details.
Room finish schedule and interior finish specifications.
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Mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans, schedules and details
Structural engineering plans and details.
Project Specifications
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Construction Phase Services:
•
All general trade work, electrical and mechanical work, and project management needed fortH
construction of the Facility.
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All required licenses are included. '-.. �
A full-time job superintendent.
Scheduled construction meetings with the client.
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Publish and update a construction schedule.
Clean-up and haul away all construction related debris.
Dumpsters for disposal of construction debris and materials
Final cleaning.
General liability insurance.
Sales tax is included for commercial remodeling.
Building permit fee.
Keep a current and up to date copy of the con�tJ:uctio doc�ments on the job site marked with
redlines for all changes that occur during work.
•
All existing conditions shall be field verifieo and re
We have identified the scope of constr
by CSI division as follows:
DIVISION 2: SITE WORK & DEMO
Saw cutting and removatofth.;.e·�isting concrete drive as required to facilitate modifications to
electrical service. £) '�"-. .
Demolition of int<_�o� _. .artti��Of!i s as required.
Saw cutting and :r,� l of the existing concrete floor slab for new plumbing installation.
DIVISION 3: CONCRETE
Po� ing back of ttie site paving and plumbing trenches to match the existing floor slab design.
Concrete floor slab for MRl and concrete pads for the equipment chiller as required.
DIVISION 4: MASONRY
Conc��te and brick masonry units required for the MRI expansion.
Repair I replace damaged existing masonry units
DIVISION 5: STRUCTURAL STEEL
Structural steel columns, beams and roof joists for the MRI expansion.
Floor supported structural steel and unistrut support system for both Cath Labs.
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IMEDLINK
DIVISION 6: WOOD & PLASTIC
AWl Custom grade Cabinetry and countertops for Cath lab and MRI millwork
Repair I resurface existing millwork currently damaged or delaminated.
DIVISION 7: THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION
Membrane roofing system on new roof area
Roof patching of existing roof as required for new HVAC and plumbing equipment.
Clean and paint existing Exterior Insulation Finish System (EFIS).
Demo gabled wall and remodel existing Canopy above main entrance.
DIVISION 8: DOORS, FRAMES & HARDWARE
Doors, frames and hardware for Cath Labs and M Rl Suite.
The lead lined doors where required.
Clean and repair existing doors to remain.
All new walls are to be textured and painted.
Replace carpet in the waiting and office areas with}!�rpe� tile
Replace existing VCT with new VCT tile and rubber base·.
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Cath Labs will have sheet vinyl flooring with welded S'eams, rolled at walls to form 6" base.
Replace existing acoustical panel ceiling tile� with new tiles
Cath Labs to have painted gypsum- bo,ard ceilings.
DIVISION 10: SPECIALTIES
Exterior Building s!gn ge- 2 building mounted iHeart Logo signs, 2 monument mounted iHeart
signs.
DIVISION 1�: EQUIPMENT- NA
DIVISION 12: FURNISHINGS
$2,009 allowance for window treatments
Three lead lined doors (one 4'0"x 7'0" and two 3'0"x 7'0") for each Cath Lab. The doors will have
1/16" lead installed in hollow metal, lead lined frames.
Each Cath Lab will have a 6'0"x 4'0" 1/16" lead equivalency, leaded glass in a hollow metal, lead
lined frame.
Cath Lab walls will be 1/16" lead lined gypsum board to a height of 7'0" AFF.
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MRI RF shielding for walls, ceilings, view window and door.
10' x 10'Non ferrous steel reinforced concrete slab for MRI magnet
DIVISION 21: FIRE SUPPRESSION
Repair and update existing fire protection system to meet current code.
DIVISION 22: PLUMBING
Repair or update existing fixtures as required to meet current codes.
Relocate existing scrub sink to new Cath lab locations.
DIVISION 26: ElECTRICAL
Site lighting (clean and relamp) $1,000 allowance.
480V Service and Distribution
480V to 208V Transformer
Phase I area- Clean and Relamp fixtures
Phase II & Ill areas- clean, tork, and IR s
Phase II OR and Cath lab electrical
DIVISION 28:
Modifications to"'
ELECfBON C SAF;El'Y AND SECURITY
existing building fire alarm system as required by current code.
DIVISION 31- EARTH\IVORK
Earthwork required to prep site for MRI addition to existing building.
D :VISION 32- EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
QIVISION 33- UTILITIES- NA
EXCLUSIONS:
The following are specifically excluded from our Proposal:
Builders' All-Risk insurance is to be provided by the Owner.
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No mold or asbestos abatement or removal of any kind.
Security system, sound system, and CCTV systems.
Major floor preparation (floating).
Power utility company charges.
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Emergency Generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS). (we recommend the owner assign this
work to the electrical sub-contractor for continuity and quality control)
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Payment and performance bonds.
• Overtime labor rates.
Furnishing of power conditioning or surge suppression equipment.
Television wiring or antenna work.
Furnishing or installing of view boxes.
Telephone or data cabling, outlet devices or wall plates.
Custom made wireways.
Auto door openers
Surgical lights and booms.
:nm S. Kraft, AlA, LEED-A P BD+C
tim.kraft@medlinkdevelopment.com
Attachments
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MEDLINK
lESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT APPLICATION NO: 10
ROJECT: iHeart Center iH eart FROM: Medlink PERIOD ENDING: 4/30/2014
South Dallas 855 East Collins Blvd. CONTRACTOR: 400 East Royal Lane CONTRACT DATE: 7/31/2013
10810 E Wheatland Suite 109 Suite 290 PROJECT NO: 13 0103
Duncanville, TX 75116 I rving, TX 75039
ORIGINAL CONTRACT SUM CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS
NET CHANGE BY CHANGE ORDERS Total changes approved in previous months by Owner $155,229.75 $0.00
CONTRACT SUM TO DATE (Line 1 +/- 2) Total approved this month $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL COMPLETED & STORED TO DATE (Column G on SV) TOTALS $155,229.75 $0.00
RETAINAGE: NET CHANGES by Change Order $15S,229.75
a. 10% %of Completed Work
(Column D + E on SV) $1,600,551.84 )= _ $_ 16_0.;_,0_
_.;._ 55 .18
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b. 0 %of Stored Material
(Column F on SV) $0.00 i= ------
otal Retainage (Lines Sa + Sb or Total in Column f of SV)
TOTAL EARNED LESS RETAINAGE
(Line 4 less Line 5 Total)
LESS PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT $1,429,496.90
(Line 6 from prior Application) DATE: '5/t:Jt/t4
CURRENT PAYMENT DUE $10,999.76
Subsccribed and s thn to.b¢ore
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BALANCE TO FINISH, INCLUDING RETAfNAGE methis
Notary Public:
(Line 3 less Line 6) $274,54 4.98
My Commission expires:
la \0. \.. _
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MEDLINK APPLICATION NO:
APPLICATION DATE:
10
5/9/2014
PERIOD TO: 4/30/2014
SCHEDULE OF VALUES- iHeart Care South Dallas
A B . c D E F G H I
l WORK COMPLETED MATERIALS TOTAL
BALANCE TO RETAINAGE
ITEM SCHEDULED FROM PREVIOUS PRESENTLY COMPLETED AND %
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK � VALUE APPLICATION THIS PERIOD STORED TO DATE STORED TO DATE (G / C)
FINISH (IF VARIABLE
(C-G) RATE)
( D+ E) ( NOT I N D or E) (D + E +F)
00 A/E SERVICES I I
.1 Architectural I Engineering Fees
I 70,400.00 70,400.00 70,400.00 100% 0.00
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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.1 Project Supervision I Management 87,600.00 85,310.00 730.00 86,040.00 98% 1,560.00
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.2 Cleaning 10,800.00 9,720.00 -
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9,720.00 90% 1,080.00
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3 Misc. I 4,200.00 3,780.0() 3,780.00 90% 420.00
.4 Physicist TestinQ 3 500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 71% 1,000.00
02 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 8,928.00 8,928.001 I 8,928.00 100% 0.00
03 CONCRETE 22,674.00 20,406. 0�' l 20,406.00 90% 2,268.00
04 MASONRY 24,100.00 21,690.goj ;,� 2,410.00 24,100.00 100% L 0.00
05 METALS I 42,696.00 40,576.0 oJ ... 2,120.00 I 42,696.00 100% 0.00
06 MILLWORK i 38,000.00 36,ooo.oot � ! 36,000.00 95% 2,000.00
07 THERMAL & MOSITURE PROTECTION I 32,100.00 25,770.00! 2,800.00 28,570.00 89% 3,530.00
08 OPENINGS J II
.1 Doors, frames, hardware I 4,000.00 3,800.00 3,800.00 1 95% 200.00
.2 glass & Glazing 1 1,800.00 1,620.001 . I 1,620.00 90% I 180.00
.3 Leaded Doors ! 33,320.00 33,320.0� 33,320.00 100".4> I 0.00
.4 Leaded Glass 6,000.00 6,000.001 .� - 6,000.00 100% i 0.00
.5 MRI Suite Doors 10,394.00 8,186.oot
� 8,186.00 79% I 2,208.00
.6 2 400.00 2,400.00 2 400.00 100% 0.00
Clean and repair existil]9. doors I
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09 FINISHES
.1 ,
Framing, Drywall Ceilings 10,404.58 9,883.00 _,..,. I
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9,883.00 95% 521.58
.2 Leaded drywall I 18,531.08 18,531.08 18,531.08 100% � 0.00
.3 Acoustical Ceilings 6,021.12 5,419.00 -� 5,419.00 90% I 602.12
.4 Cath Lab Ceilings 3,827.20 3,827.20. 3,827.20 100% I 0.00
.5 Painting 18,500.00 16,650.0Q 16,650.00 90% 1 850.00
.6 VCT 21,292.16 19,163. 00 19,163.0( 90% 2,129.16
.7 Floor Coverings
Replace ceiling tiles 1
J 38,754.59
8,792.00
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36,979.00
8,792.00 1-- 36,979.0(
8,792.0(
95%
100%
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0.00
.8 Window Coverings I 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 100% � 0.00
10 SPECIALTIES- CURTAINS I 44,23Loo I 44,231.00 J 44,231.00 100% 0.00
11 EQUIPMENT I J I I f '
12 FURNISHINGS
l I I l �
13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION • RF Shielding l 41,600.00 l 20,800.00j 20,800.001 50% II 20,800.00
21 FIRE SUPRESSION 2o,o4o.oo I 19,076.00
I 19,076.00 95% I 964.00
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PLUMBING
HVAC
143,ooo.oo
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I 139,900.001
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139,900.00 98%
' I 3,100.00
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.1 lAir Handlers & Ductwork 153,ooo.oo I 145,350.00 I 145,350.00 95% L 7,650.00 -.
--=- .2 Air Balance 6,8oo.oo I 3,400.00 3,400.00 SO% 3,400.00,_
24tll ELECTRICAL
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.1 Electrical 352,841.20 � 317,557.001 317,557.00 90% 35,284.20
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.2 Fire Alarms 21,500.00 19,350.001 19,350.00 90% 2,150.00
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EXHIBITN
Sworn Record 0357
PATRICIA HUGHES v. DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD., ET AL.
Faris Zureikat on 05/13/2014 Page 1
1 CAUSE NO. DC-13-02334-L
2 PATRICIA HUGHES, IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff
3
v. 193RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
4
DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS,
5 LTD. and TEXAS HEALTH
VENTURES GROUP, LLC
6 Defendants DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS
7
8 *********************************************
ORAL DEPOSITION OF
9 FARIS ZUREIKAT
13 MAY 2014
10 VOLUME 1
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11
12
13 ORAL DEPOSITION of FARIS ZUREIKAT, produced as a
14 witness at the instance of the Plaintiff, and duly
15 sworn, was taken in the above-styled and -numbered cause
16 on the 13th day of May 2014, from 10:05 a.m. to 12:19
17 p.m., before TAMMY DICKSON CROSS, a Certified Shorthand
18 Reporter in and for the State of Texas, reported by
19 machine shorthand, at the law offices of Fulbright &
20 Jaworski, LLP, 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2800, Dallas,
21 Texas 75201, pursuant to the Texas Rules of Civil
22 Procedure and the provisions stated on the record or
23 attached hereto.
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Huseby, Inc. www.huseby.com
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Faris Zureikat on 05/13/2014 Page 2
1 A P P E A R A N C E S
2
3 FOR THE PLAINTIFF:
Mr. J. Bruce Scrafford
4 ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300
5 Austin, Texas 7870 1
Telephone: (512) 435-2300
6 E-mail: bscrafford®abaustin. com
7 FOR THE DEFENDANTS:
Mr. Jeff Cody
8 Mr. Nathan B. Baum
FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI, LLP
9 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2800
Dallas, Texas 75201
10 Telephone: (214) 855-8000
E-mail: jeff.cody®nortonrosefulbright.com
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18
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20 ALSO PRESENT:
Ms. Stephanie Massman
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Huseby, Inc. www.huseby.com
7000 North Mopac Expressway, 2nd Floor, Austin, TX 78731 (512) 687-0424
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PATRICIA HUGHES v. DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD., ET AL.
Faris Zureikat on 05/13/2014 Page 3
1 I N D E X
2 Appearances 2
3 FARIS ZUREIKAT
4 Examination by Mr. Scrafford 4
5 Changes and Signature 75
Reporter's Certificates 77
6
7 EXHIBITS MARKED
8 NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
9 Deposition Exhibit Number 1 49
Correspondence, United Surgical Partners
10 International to Texas Department of
Health, 6 I 30 I 11
11
Deposition Exhibit Number 2 51
12 Correspondence, United Surgical Partners
International to Texas Department of
13 Health, 7/21/11
14 Deposition Exhibit Number 3 64
Correspondence, Brown to Zureikat
15
Deposition Exhibit Number 4 66
16 E-mail, B ates labeled HUGHES 0006 7
17 Deposition Exhibit Number 5 67
Correspondence, Hughes Capital
18 Management/Lance R. Hughes to Jarod
Moss/USPI, and Chris Barnet, Case
19 Healthcare, 10/18/11
20 Deposition Exhibit Number 6 69
E-mail, B ates labeled HUGHES 00148
21 through HUGHES 00158
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Huseby, Inc. www.huseby.com
7000 North Mopac Expressway, 2nd Floor, Austin, TX 78731 (512) 687-0424
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1 Q - - f rom your c ompany?
2 A Mr . Hughe s , he might have done it whil e I
3 was n ' t t he r e , but I had the keys t o the buil ding .
4 MR . CODY : Hang on a s e c on d . Hugh e s o r
5 Hil l ?
6 MR . SCRAFFORD : Mr . Hil l .
7 MR . CODY: Yeah, yeah .
8 A Ye s . Hil l ?
9 Q Ye s , s ir .
10 A Yes .
11 Q Okay . And was it your unde r s t anding that M r .
12 Hil l wa s b r inging the s e other doc t or group s to l ook a t
13 the buil ding with the ide a o f t ak ing ove r the l ea s e o n
14 t h e buil d ing?
15 A Wit h the ide a o f l ea s ing the buil ding, Slr .
16 Q Ye s , s ir . Okay.
17 A L e a s ing, not t aking ove r .
18 Q Okay . And - - and back in 20 1 1 and 20 1 2, your
19 c ompany wa s s t il l pay - - mak ing l ea s e p aymen t s on the
20 buil ding, c o r re c t ?
21 A Yes, s 1 r . And main t a in e d equipment
22 operat ional .
23 Q But you we ren ' t making any p ro f it s on the
24 b uil ding at that p o in t , we re you?
25 A No, s ir .
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1 Q We re you int e re s t ed in gett ing another doc tors
2 group in to l ea s e the bui l di ng so that you wou l d not
3 have t o c ont inue mak ing l e a s e payment s on the
4 bu i l di ng ?
5 A S i r, that was - -
Le s Hi l l was comi ng ln w i th
6 two group s . Mr . Hughe s, a s f a r as I ' m conc erned,
7 de l ayed , de l ayed, de l ayed . He could have had a contract
8 or two in that per iod o f t ime .
9 Q Right .
10 MR . SCRAFFORD : And I ' l l obj e c t as
11 nonre spons ive .
12 Q And I ' m not - - I ' m not f u s s i ng with you . I
13 j us t want ed t o f ind out not what you think Mr . Hughe s
14 wa s do ing , but what your i n t e re s t was . Wa s - - wa s i t
15 your i nt e re s t and your company ' s intere st help ing t o
16 fac i l i t a t e another doc t ors group coming i n s o that they
17 coul d t ake ove r the l ease and re l i eve you of those
18 A My unde rstanding i s
19 Q expen s e s ?
20 A we ' re go i ng t o me et the ob l i gat i ons of the
21 lease. And w e wi l l meet and w e me t the obl i gat i ons of
22 the l ease . And that wa s a c ont ract that we ful f i l l ed,
23 s1r .
24 Q Okay. And - - and that ' s not my que s t i on t o
25 you e i t he r .
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1 MR . SCRAFFORD: I ' l l obj e c t as
2 nonre spons ive .
3 Q My que s t ion i s , d i d you have an i nt e re s t as a
4 c ompany i n c ooperat i ng w i t h L e s H i l l showing t h i s
5 bu i l ding t o other doct ors group s s o that they could come
6 over and l ea s e the bui ld i ng and re l i eve you o f the
7 remaining t e rm of the l e a s e ?
8 A F i rst o f a l l , I don ' t speak f or the company .
9 Q Okay .
10 A And I met Les Hi l l b ef ore . He ' s a n i c e guy
11 and we j us t want ed to prov i de a s e rvi c e . I f thi s c an be
12 done there, that ' s f ine . There ' s - - nothi ng . I t ' s j us t
13 do i ng s ervi c e to the c ommuni t y . So there i s no
14 bene f i t s .
15 Q Did di d you ever have any communi cat i ons
16 with Mr . H i l l or with Mr . Hughe s about keeping the
17 bu i l d i ng in que s t i on l i c en s e d so that the l i c ens e could
18 be t rans f e rred t o a new do c t ors group ?
19 A The li c ens e ?
20 Q Fa c i l i ty . Ye s , s i r .
21 A The l i c en s e i s f o r the - - the group - - the
22 bu s i ne s s that owns i t . I t ' s not f or the bu i l d ing, s i r .
23 There i s - - there i s a di s t i nc t i on . So the l i cense for
24 the bus ine s s to operate i n the bui l d ing wa s current ,
25 appl i c ab l e , and f ol l owed t o the l e t t e r .
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1 Someone e l se come s into the bu i l di ng,
2 that ' s a new l i c en s e and t hey have t o meet c urrent
3 st andards , not the t i me the bus ine s s wa s l i c en s e d . It ' s
4 t wo d i f f e rent thing s , s i r .
5 Q My - - my que s t i on was , your - - D e Soto
6 Surgi care Partne r s , L im i t ed, came in and purchased
7 Bayl or Surg i c are at Duncanv i l l e, LLC, corre c t ?
8 MR . CODY : Obj e c t i on; form .
9 Q Who - - who wa s i t that purchased Bayl or
10 Surgi care at Dunc anvi l l e, LLC ?
11 A THVG, s i r .
12 Q And when THVG purcha sed Baylor Surg i c are at
13 Duncanvi l l e , LLC, i t a l so purcha s e d the r i ght s to that
14 c ompany ' s l i cense, corre c t ?
15 A I wou l d i mag ine .
16 Q Okay . And i n June of 20 1 1 , Bayl or Surgi care
17 at Dunc anvi l l e , LLC, was only opera t i ng at t he bu i l ding
18 in que s t i on, corre c t ?
19 A Correc t .
20 Q And Baylor Surgi c are at Duncanvi l l e , LLC,
21 s t i l l had an ope rat i ng l i c ense as of June of 20 1 1 ,
22 corre c t ?
23 A Ye s , s i r .
24 Q D i d you have any di s c u s s i ons wi th anyone about
25 s e l l i ng Bayl o r Surgi care a t Dunc anvi l le , LLC, to another
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1 g roup of doc t ors that wan t e d t o ope rate out of the
2 bu i l ding in que s t ion ?
3 A That i s - - no, s i r, that ' s not me . No .
4 Q You - - you never had any d i s cus s ions l ike
5 tha t ?
6 A S i r , I don ' t own i t . We - - I don't have any
7 author ity . That ' s THVG ' s - -
8 Q Okay . And you neve r - - di d you e ve r have any
9 d i s cus s ions with L e s H i l l about any proce s s or
10 proce dures that cou l d t ake p l ace that wou l d enab l e
11 another doc tors group to c ont inue operat ing out of the
12 bu i l ding in que s t ion ?
13 A That wou l d only happen when they lease the
14 f ac i l i ty and they bring it up to the current code and
15 work, that is none of my bus ine s s , no, I don ' t .
16 Q My que s t ion i s , d i d you have any d i s cu s s ions
17 w i th Les H i l l about that subj e c t ?
18 A About bring i ng i n doc t ors and al l t hat ? Would
19 you repeat that because i t ' s . . .
20 Q About f ac i l i t at ing a new group of doc tors
21 be ing ab l e t o op erat e under the ex i s t ing l i c ense .
22 A What do you mean fac i l i tat ing ?
23 Q We l l , for examp l e , s e l l ing Bay l o r Surg i c are at
24 Duncanvi l l e , LLC .
25 A I don ' t have the autho r i ty to do tha t , no,
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1 s1r .
2 Q Okay . And I 'm not ask i ng i f you had autho r i ty
3 or not . I 'm j us t asking i f you had any commun i c at i ons
4 with Les H i l l about that subj ect mat t e r .
5 A No, s i r . L es Hi l l brought i n p e o pl e .
6 Q Okay .
7 A And he had h i s own - - he had two s e t s of
8 group s that were int erest ed in purchas i ng t o - - and
9 l e as ing the f ac i l i ty .
10 Q Okay . D i d Mr . H i l l eve r t al k t o you about any
11 o f the de t a i l s of t he s e group s purcha s i ng or l ea s i ng the
12 f ac i l ity?
13 A The only thing t hat wa s di scus s ed was the i r
14 sp e c i al ty .
15 Q Okay .
16 A I know orthoped i c s group and a p a i n management
17 group .
18 Q Okay . But he d i dn't have any d i s cu s s i ons with
19 you ab out whethe r this -- thi s group of doc t or s would be
20 i nt erest ed i n a l s o buying B ayl or Surgic are at
21 Duncanvi l l e , LLC ?
22 A No, s i r .
23 Q Okay .
24 A Mr . H i l l knows the - - the bus ine s s and he
25 knows THVG .
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1 Q Okay .
2 MR . CODY: Ge t t ing c l o s e t o a break?
3 MR . SCRAFFORD : Sure . Sure thing .
4 ( Re c e s s taken f rom 1 1 :1 7 t o 1 1 :3 2 a . m . )
5 ( Exhib i t No . 1 marked . )
6 Q ( BY MR . S CRAFFORD ) S ir , l e t me s how you
7 wha t 's b een marked a s Exhib i t No . 1 , a s k you have you
8 s e en that document b e fore ?
9 A I b e l i eve this is the f i rs t t ime I s e e i t .
10 Q Okay . Do you know Al ex Jenk i n s ?
11 A I know o f her . I met he r onc e .
12 Q Okay . Who - - who i s Uni t ed Surg i c a l Partners
13 I n t e rnat i ona l ?
14 A That 's the managing ent i t y o f t h e f a c i l i ty .
15 Q Okay . Do you s e e i n the f i r s t p a ragraph o f
16 t h i s l et t e r , Exh ib it No . 1 , thi s l et t e r w i l l s e rve a s
17 not i c e t h a t S u rge ry Cen t e r o f Dunc anvi l l e owned by
18 S urgi c a re Dunc anvi l l e , LLC , ha s c l o s ed . Enc l os e d p e r
19 your requ e s t , t he f a c i l i ty l i c e ns e . Do you s e e tha t ?
20 A Y e s , s ir .
21 Q And i n who s e name was the f a c i l i ty l i cens e ?
22 A I n who s e name t h e f a c i l i t y l i c e n s e ?
23 Q Ye s , s i r . Wha t - - wha t w a s t h e name o f the
24 ent i ty that he l d t he f ac i l i ty l i ce ns e ?
25 A The l i c e n s e name i s Surg e ry Center o f
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1 Duncanvi l l e . That 's the name on the l i cen s e .
2 Q And Baylor Surg i c are at Duncanvi l l e, LLC,
3 neve r he l d a f ac i l ity l i c e n s e ; 1s that corre c t ?
4 A Do ing bus ine s s as Surgery Cent e r o f
5 Duncanv i l l e .
6 Q I ' m sor ry?
7 A When THVG bought the fa c i l i ty - -
8 Q Ye s .
9 A - - they they were ope r a t i ng unde r
10 Duncanv i l l e name and i t wa s - - internal ly, i t was c a l l e d
11 Baylor Surg i c are at Duncanvi l l e .
12 Q My que s t i on i s , t he re wa s never a l i cense
13 i s sued by the Texas Department o f He a l th t o Baylor
14 Surg i c are at Dunc anvi l l e , LLC, corre c t ?
15 A I don't know tha t , s i r . The l i c ense wa s
16 l i st i s sued to the owne rs o f Surge ry Cent er of
17 Duncanvi l l e .
18 Q Okay . And you're not aware o f Baylo r
19 Surg i c are at Duncanvi l l e, LLC, ever hol d ing a l i c ense
20 f rom the T e xas Department o f Hea l th in i t s own name, are
21 you ?
22 MR . CODY : Obj e c t i on; f orm .
23 A I s aw the l i cens e .
24 Q Okay .
25 A And i t s ays Surge ry Center of Duncanvi l l e and
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1 I s u rrende red the l i c ens e .
2 Q And a s a comp any repre s entat ive , c an you
3 c onf i rm that B ay l o r Surg i c ar e a t Dunc anvi l l e , LLC , had
4 c l o s ed as of June 3 0 th , 2 0 1 1 ?
5 A Yes .
6 Q Okay .
7 (Exhib i t No . 2 marked . )
8 Q I ' l l s how you wha t ' s been marked a s Exhi b i t
9 No . 2 and a s k have you ever - - take a moment t o review
10 tha t and t e l l me if you ' ve s een that doc ument b e f o r e .
11 A I ' ve never s e en thi s b e f or e .
12 Q Al l r i ght . I ' d l i ke to t ake you s entenc e by
13 s en t e n c e t hrough thi s .
14 A Thi s i s June ' 1 1 . I t ' s not June ' 1 0 .
15 Q R ight . And I ' m go i ng to t ak e you s en t e n c e by
16 s en t e n c e through thi s to d e t ermine what ' s ac curat e l y
17 s t a t e d , t o the b e s t o f your knowl e dg e a s a c ompany
18 r ep r e s en tat ive , i n th i s l e t t er and wha t ' s inac c u ra t e .
19 Okay?
20 A I - - okay .
21 Q F i r s t s entenc e , e f f ec t ive November 1 , 2 0 1 0 ,
22 t h e LLC acqu i red the surg e ry c ent e r known a s Surgery
23 Cent e r o f Dunc anvi l l e , L i c en s e 0 0 7 2 4 5 . I s - - i s thi s
24 a c cu r at e ?
25 MR. CODY : As a c ompany rep ?
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1 MR . SCRAFFORD : Ye s , s i r .
2 MR . CODY : I don ' t know that he ' s
3 de s ignat e d on s ome t hing l ike that .
4 MR . S CRAFFORD : We l l , I think he was
5 de s ignat ed to t a l k about t he ope rat i ons of t he ent i t i e s
6 during that t ime f rame .
7 MR . CODY : Ye ah, but thi s i s - - thi s i s
8 the e f f e c t ive dat e of the acqu i s i t i on and he ' s a l ready
9 s a id he d i dn ' t know about the acqu i s i t i on. I mean , I - -
10 and - - and I ' m not me s s i ng w i t h you .
11 MR . SCRAFFORD : Okay.
12 MR . CODY : He 's he re on ope ra t i onal s tuf f
13 and the c ondi t i on o f t he p rope rty and a l l that , but as
14 we get int o the - - he ' s not here t o t e s t ify about the
15 t rans act i on, t he l i cens i ng , t hat kind of thing .
16 MR . SCRAFFORD : We l l , I - - I think the
17 l i c ens ing wa s part of hi s j ob i n t he admini s t ra t i on and
18 that wou l d be part o f t he ope rat i ons to know whe ther or
19 not i t was l i c ensed in op e rat i ons in that t ime .
20 MR . CODY : He can - - and he c an t e s t i fy
21 about i t t o t o the ext ent there ' s ove r l ap t he re , but
22 in t e rms of the app l i c at i on f ee and the appl i c at i on
23 i t s e l f and s t u f f , t hat - - I don ' t - - I didn ' t read and I
24 don ' t b el i eve that ' s p a rt of the top i c s .
25 MR . S CRAFFORD : That ' s okay . I f he
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1 does n ' t know s ometh ing, I ' m j us t t rying to get an answer
2 that I can rely on . I f he doe sn ' t know, that ' s f i ne i f
3 I need t o ge t i t f rom somebody e l s e . The s e are j us t
4 kind o f obj e c t ive f a c t s I want t o g e t conf i rme d .
5 MR . CODY : I - - and I ' m with you . I
6 gue s s the on ly t ri c k to tha t , though, i s a s when
7 you - - when you prefaced that que s t i on with as a
8 repre s ent at ive, i t - - i t has a l it t l e more we i ght than
9 it woul d j u s t in h i s individual capa c i t y .
10 MR . S CRAFFORD : Okay .
11 Q Let me ask you t h i s : As a repre s entat ive , did
12 you do any res earch t o be ab l e to t e l l us today whether
13 or not a l i c ense app l i cat i on and fee were submi t t ed to
14 the Texas Department o f He a l t h S e rvi c e s to r e f l ec t a
15 change in ownership o f the the fac i l i ty 1n que s t i on
16 f rom Duncanvi l l e - - excuse me - - f rom Surgery Cent e r of
17 Duncanvi l l e to Baylor Surg i c are at Duncanvi l l e , LLC ?
18 A I did not , no .
19 Q Okay . Who - - who - - who i n your o rgan i z a t i on
20 woul d have submi t t e d the l i cense app l i cat i on and fee for
21 the change in an owne rship ?
22 A The re ' s a who l e department that sp e c i a l i z e s ln
23 that and I don ' t know who woul d b e invo lved there .
24 Q Okay . That - - t hat ' s not something that you
25 p e rs ona l l y handl ed?
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1 A No, s i r .
2 Q Okay . Do you recal l eve r see i ng the l i cense
3 app l i ca t i on and f ee that were subm i t t e d to the Texa s
4 Department of S t a t e He a l th S e rvi c e s with r e sp e c t to the
5 change in ownership of the f a c i l i ty?
6 A No, s i r .
7 Q Okay . And doe s i t appear ln t h i s thi rd
8 sentence that there ' s a typo whe re i t s ays, e f f e c t ive
9 June 20 1 0 , the LLC - - the c l o s ing of the fa c i l i ty
10 e f f e c t ive 20 1 0 , that - - that shou l d be June 20 1 1 ,
11 corre c t ?
12 A Ye s , s i r .
13 Q And do you have any knowl e dge whe ther or not
14 the change of owne rship ever re c e ived f i nal app rova l and
15 whe ther a new l i cen se was eve r i s sued t o Baylor
16 Surg i c are at Dun canvi l l e , LLC ?
17 A I ' m not aware of that , s i r .
18 Q Okay . I f you wanted to f ind the answe r to
19 that que s t ion, is there any anybody bes ides Al ex
20 Jenkins that you wou l d cal l to f ind ou t that
21 i n forma t i on ?
22 A No, s i r . I woul d go through the pe rson that
23 wrote thi s .
24 Q Okay . You t o l d me be fore about Mr . Patel
25 be ing - - that ' s the bu i l d i ng engineer b e i ng as s i gned to
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1 go out to the bui l ding every Saturday - -
2 A Ye s , s 1 r .
3 Q - - to l ook over the syst ems .
4 A Ye s .
5 Q Do you know f or a fact whe the r he went to the
6 bui l ding every s ingl e S aturday f rom June o f 2 0 1 1 up
7 unt i l Feb ruary of 2 0 1 3 ?
8 A I t ru s t the man . I worked w i t h h i m and I
9 t rust him , ye s . And I know he went t o the bui l ding on
10 other t i me s whenever the a l arm went o f f b e c ause he would
11 go in for me and check on things .
12 Q My que s t i on i s , do you know f or a fa ct that he
13 went t o the bu i l ding eve ry Saturday dur i ng that t ime
14 f rame f rom June o f 2 0 1 1 unt i l February o f 2 0 1 3 ?
15 A I f - - I - - I don ' t think anybody c an speak t o
16 that .
17 Q Okay . I n other words , have you gone back t o
18 review hi s t ime records o r h i s b i l l i ng records to
19 de t ermine whe ther h e was there f or that who l e t ime
20 pe r i od or i f he t ook any vaca t i ons dur i ng that t ime
21 p e r i od or i f he might have mi s s e d a S aturday here and
22 there?
23 A I know I have things f o r h im t o do and I
24 as s i gn him l i t t l e things t o do i n the f ac i l i ty and he
25 ma int a ine d that and made sure that everything wa s kosher
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1 and he arranged for a lot of the rep a i r s 1 n the p l a c e .
2 I can ' t speak whether he was the re a l l the t ime . Al l I
3 c an s ay i s hi s s ervi ce ha s been imp e c cab l e and be cau s e
4 of him, w e a r e enj oying t h e benef i t s of b e i ng i n code i n
5 t h i s o f f i ce current ly they own and then i n that
6 f ac i l i t y .
7 Q Okay .
8 MR . S CRAFFORD : I ' l l ob j e c t as - - as
9 nonrespons ive .
10 Q My que s t i on 1 s , have you gone back t o review
11 hi s t i me rec o rds or any other re cords to det e rmine i f ,
12 i n f a c t , h e went out t o the bui l d i ng i n que st i on every
13 s i ngl e Saturday?
14 A Aga i n, I get h i s bi l l eve ry month, I review i t
15 every month, and I approve i t every month . So was he
16 there at S at u rday X? I don ' t know . Was the work done ?
17 I am sure i t ha s be cau s e when he when I was - - had
18 the f ac i l i t y c l o s ed, I made sure that I di d wal k through
19 at l ea s t onc e a week .
20 Q You walked t hrough the bui l d i ng at l east once
21 a week ?
22 A Yes, s i r . I t ' s my r e spons i b i l i ty . I t ake
23 care o f my re spons ib i l ity .
24 Q Okay . And - - and t e l l me, you wa lked through
25 the bu i l d ing onc e a week f rom June o f 20 1 1 through
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1 February of 20 13 ?
2 A I had peop l e in eve ry day t i l l August - - the
3 end of Augus t / s o I wa l ked through . And the re st of the
4 t i me / ye s .
5 Q You personal ly walked through eve ry s ingl e
6 we ek f rom Augus t o f 20 1 1 unt i l February of 20 1 3 ?
7 A I made i t a point to wa l k through on a regu l ar
8 bas i s . Whether I walked through eve ry s ingl e week or
9 not / I know the p l ace is l ocked / i t ' s s e cured and a l l
10 that / but we had a wa l k- through on a regu l a r ba s i s . I
11 don ' t have a t ime c l ock there to c l ock by .
12 Q Right . D i d you keep any records o f the dat e s
13 that you did a wa l k - through 1n the bui l ding ?
14 A For what purpose / s i r ?
15 Q My - - my que st i on i s j u st / did you keep any
16 re cords ?
17 A Aga in / for what purpo s e ? No .
18 Q D i d you take any vacat i ons or t rips out o f the
19 c ount ry at any t ime between June of 20 11 - -
20 A No 1 s i r .
21 Q and February o f 20 13
22 MR . CODY : L e t him f i ni sh .
23 THE WI TNESS : Thank you .
24 Q for more than a week?
25 A No 1 s i r .
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1 Q Were you eve r out o f the s t a t e f o r more than a
2 week f rom June o f 20 1 1 t i l l F ebruary of 20 1 3 ?
3 A No, s 1 r .
4 Q Okay . Do you k e ep any kind of t i me records or
5 l ogs or d i a r i e s that s t at e your whe reabout s or the t asks
6 that you p e rf orm on a day - t o - day bas i s ?
7 A No, s i r .
8 Q And do you s t i l l have cop i e s of Mr . Pat e l ' s
9 b i l l i ng r ecords f rom 20 1 1 t o pre s ent ?
10 A For Duncanvi l l e ?
11 Q Ye s , s 1 r .
12 A No, s i r .
13 Q What happened to tho s e rec ords ?
14 A Tho s e record s were s c anned and put into
15 e l e c t roni c archive .
16 Q Al l right . Do you have an e l e c t roni c arch ive
17 of Mr . Pat e l ' s b i l l ing re c o rds f rom 20 1 1 to 20 1 3 ?
18 A Probab l y somewhe re .
19 Q Okay . Who - - who maintains that e l e c t roni c
20 archive?
21 A I think i t ' s on the ha rd dr ive in - - at US P I .
22 Q And i s there a p a rt i cu l a r depa rtment there
23 t hat ma intains tho s e records ?
24 A I t wi l l be account s payab l e .
25 Q Okay . And do you r e c a l l when the generator
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1 was removed f rom the bu i l d i ng in que s t i on?
2 A I want to s ay probably around Ju l y . I ' m not
3 exac t ly sure when .
4 Q Probab ly around July of ?
5 A Ju ly ' 1 1 , something l i ke t hat .
6 Q 20 1 1 ?
7 A Yes, s 1 r .
8 Q And did you authori z e the generator to be
9 removed f rom the bu i l ding?
10 A Yes, s i r .
11 Q And why wa s the generator remove d f rom the
12 bui l ding back in Ju ly of 20 1 1 ?
13 A B e c au s e I di dn ' t f e e l comfortab l e that i t
14 was i t wa s j u s t o l d . I t l ooked t e rribl e . I cou l dn ' t
15 f e e l comfortab l e , r e l y - - I - - I j u s t didn ' t l i ke - - i t
16 j u s t s e emed l ike i t real ly wa s , you know, j u s t o l d and
17 not in good shape .
18 Q We re you us 1 ng t he gene rat or?
19 A No , s i r .
20 Q And wa s i t - - your - - your op erat i ons of the
21 bu i l ding were f in i shed at that t ime , weren ' t t hey ?
22 A Yes, s i r .
23 Q So why remove the generator ?
24 A I made a m i s t ake .
25 Q And what happ ene d t o t he gene rator?
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1 A I t ' s s c rapped .
2 Q And where di d i t go ?
3 A I think D ive rs i f i ed Power got - - j u s t s crapped
4 it .
5 Q And what - - what is D ivers i f i e d P owe r ?
6 A I t ' s the peop l e I c a l l ed to ma i n t ain the
7 gene rat o r .
8 Q I s that a - - a c ompany in the D al l as / Fort
9 Wo rth are a ?
10 A Ye s , s 1 r .
11 Q And what ' s the name o f the person that you
12 deal with at D ive rs i f i ed P owe r?
13 A B i l l B e rt rand .
14 Q And d i d D ive r s i f ied Powe r pay anyt hing for the
15 generator ?
16 A No, s i r .
17 Q Okay . I s Mr . B e rt rand a f r i end o f yours ?
18 A He ' s s omeone that I ' ve used i n - - at DeSoto
19 Surg i c are and he ' s one tha t I t rust i n hi s j udgment . He
20 ma i nta ined the f ac i l i t y, t he generator we have there 1 n
21 exc e l l ent condi t i on, and I asked hi m to l ook at the
22 other generat o r .
23 Q Al l r i ght . Why - - why di d you a s k him to l ook
24 at the other gene ra t o r ?
25 A Becau s e I t ru s t e d hi s j udgment .
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1 Q Okay . But why were you conc e rned about the
2 other generat or in Jul y of 20 1 1 ?
3 A I don ' t reca l l why . I t ' s j us t - - I wanted
4 t o - - to look at the - - the place - - I mean , l ook at the
5 generator . That ' s a l l I a sked .
6 Q Al l r i ght . And - -
7 A S a i d wou l d you t ake a l ook at i t next t i me
8 you ' re 1n the area? Okay .
9 Q And what d i d he t e l l you about the
10 generat or ?
11 A I t ' s very o l d, i t ' s rus ty, l o t o f the l ine s
12 are c rack ing, whi ch I saw - - saw that and he s a i d
13 it ' s i t ' s s crap , i t ' s s omething you c an ' t c ount on .
14 Q Okay . D i d he charge you or the company
15 anyth i ng to remove the gene rator?
16 A No , s i r .
17 Q Pr ior to removi ng the gene rat or, d i d - - di d
18 you te l l anybody at the l and on beha l f o f the
19 l andl ord that you were go i ng to remove the gene rator?
20 A I asked Caro lyn Exl ey i f I c an remove i t .
21 It ' s I t o l d her t he c ondi t ion o f i t . She goe s , yeah,
22 okay, get r id of i t . I t was my - -
23 Q Okay .
24 A - - thing .
25 Q But you di dn ' t have any commun i c at i ons with
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1 the landl ord?
2 A No, no .
3 Q Okay . And di d you eve r i nve s t igate rep l ac ing
4 that gene rator w i th a new generator?
5 A Seve ral t ime s , s i r .
6 Q Al l r i ght . When - - when di d you f i rs t look at
7 g e t t i ng a rep l a c ement gene rator put i n ?
8 A The - - the day t hey took i t b e caus e Les was i n
9 t h e p l ac e , was witne s s t o the ext rac t i on, and sa id, you
10 know, they probab ly need a new one here, could you work
11 up something ? Sure .
12 Q You asked Le s to work some t hing up ?
13 A No .
14 Q He asked you - -
15 A I --
16 Q - - t o work s ome t hing up ?
17 A I - - I asked Divers i f i ed . I s a i d would you do
18 that and maybe you can t a l k t o him about that .
19 Q So that was Mr . - -
20 A Ber trand .
21 Q B e rt rand?
22 A Yes, sir .
23 Q And d i d Mr . Bert rand eve r get you a pri ce for
24 a rep l ac ement generat o r ?
25 A He got me a quot e on two rep l a c ement s .
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1 Q And when did he get you the quot e s on the
2 replac ement generat ors ?
3 A I do not rec al l , but I have a - - a record and
4 I think i t ' s - - s omewhere . I want to say i t was
5 S ep t ember .
6 Q Sept ember of 2 0 1 1 ?
7 A 2 011 .
8 Q And why didn ' t you order a rep l a c ement
9 genera t or at that t ime ?
10 A You know, I was t a l k ing t o L e s at the t ime and
11 I sa id, you know, we ' l l - - we ' l l get one, we ' l l rep l a c e
12 it . And h e s a i d, wel l , l et ' s j u s t wa i t and s e e what ' s
13 going t o b e the pul l on the se thi ngs , how many rooms
14 they ' re going to have and what t hey wi l l need .
15 Q And and did t hat c onve r s at i on with L e s
16 o c cur ove r the phone or in person or by e - ma i l ?
17 A I - - I don ' t know . I think at that t i me then,
18 I wa sn ' t aware - - I mean, I j us t - - I I t alked - - L e s
19 wa s t h e r e , he came by, wal ked through, and h e says , you
20 know, I wou l d wa i t on the gene rator, l e t ' s s e e what el s e
21 we ' l l - - we ' l l do there . And h e wa s j us t talking t o
22 hims e l f t h i s , you know, I wou l d want to wai t o n thi s and
23 s e e what happens .
24 Now, I was not aware t hat - - I made the
25 mi s take and l et go of the generat or . I don ' t know when
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1 they c ame to me and said , hey , you s hou ldn ' t have got t en
2 t hat got t en r i d of that . At that t ime , I sa i d , I ' l l
3 rep l a c e i t .
4 Q And did - -
5 A So I don ' t have t he t ime l i ne for you .
6 Q Okay .
7 ( Exhib i t No . 3 marked . )
8 Q Let me show you what ' s been marked as
9 Exhib i t
10 A Okay .
11 Q - - 3 and ask - - we l l , I ' l l repre s ent thi s 1 s a
12 document that was produced by your company .
13 A Okay .
14 Q Have you seen t h i s e - mai l before ? I s t h i s an
15 e - ma i l , f i r s t of a l l , Exhib i t 3 ?
16 A I don ' t know i f i t ' s a f ax or an e - ma i l . I
17 c an ' t t e l l you whi ch one i t i s .
18 Q And I didn ' t see a dat e on the document . Do
19 you r e c a l l when you got that document t hat ' s been marked
20 as Exhib i t 3 ?
21 A September . B e c au s e I have i t 1 n PDF format .
22 Sept emb e r 20 1 1 .
23 Q Okay . Okay . Who i s Jarod Mos s ?
24 A He ' s i n US PI .
25 Q You know what h i s po s i t i on i s at US P I ?
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1 A I - - I - - ri ght now / I don ' t know what i t i s
2 now / but my rec o l l e c t i on i n the pas t / he wa s i n the
3 l e gal dep artment .
4 Q Okay . Be fore I mark the s e 1 I ' m j us t - - I ' m
5 go ing to hand you a s t a ck of photographs that we re
6 produced in d i s covery
7 A Ye s 1 s ir .
8 Q - - that are Bat e s number D 0 0 0 7 5 to D 0 0 0 1 3 9 .
9 Do you know who took the s e photographs or wha t they ' re
10 of ?
11 A I did take some photos the day that we were
12 supposed t o hand ove r the bui l ding that Mr . Hughe s
13 di dn ' t show up 1 but I don ' t rec ogni z e some o f the s e
14 p i c ture s . I t ' s - - I - - the se are - - I mean / i t - - i t
15 c ou l d b e s ome of my photographs / but looking at thi s / i t
16 l ooks l ike s tu f f i s d i rty . I l e f t the p l a c e the
17 p l a c e spo t l e s s . So thi s doe s no t show a spot l e s s c l e an
18 place . The b l ack and whi t e doe s not . So I don ' t know
19 i f the s e are my p i c tures o r not 1 s i r .
20 Q Okay . Bu t you t ook some photographs ln ln
21 February of 20 1 3 ?
22 A Ye s 1 s l r .
23 Q D i d you t ake any photographs o f the bu i l ding
24 p r i o r to February of 20 1 3 ?
25 A N0 1 sir .
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1 I I FAI U S ZURJ U KAT I have read the forego ing
2 depo s i t i on / or have had it read to me ; he r e by a f f ix my
3 g i gna ture t ha t s ame is t rue and correc t , excep t a s noted
4 a bove ,
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12 B e f o r e me , \\t\\che.\<1LcWf\U.(1 1ifA , on thi s day
13 pe r s ona l ly appeared FAR I S ZTJRE I KAT ; krtown to me ( or
14 proved to me i.m.de r oat h o r t hrough U QL....
15 ( de s c ript i on of i dent i ty card o r other document ) t o be
16 t he person who s e name is subsc ribed t o the f orego ing
17 ins t rument and acknowledged t o me t hat t hey execut ed t he
1B s ame for t he purpo s e s and c on s i dera t i on the r e i n
19 expressed .
20 G iven under my hand and sea l o f o f f i c e thi s
21 day o f June.... .I 2 0 14 •
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1 CAUSE NO . DC- 13 - 0 2 3 3 4 - L
2 PATR I C IA HUGH E S , ) IN THE D I STRI CT COURT
P l a i nt i f f )
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v. ) 1 9 3 RD JUD I C IAL D I STR I CT
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DE SOTO SURG I CARE PARTNERS , )
5 LTD . and TEXAS HEALTH )
VENTURES GROUP , LLC )
6 De f endant s ) DALLAS COUNTY I TEXAS
7 RE PORTER ' S CERT I F I CATI ON
D E P O S I T I ON OF FARI S ZURE I KAT
8 13 MAY 2 0 1 4
9 I, TAMMY D I CKSON CROS S , Cert i f i ed Short hand
10 Repor t e r in and for the S t at e of Texa s , hereby c e r t i fy
11 to the f ol l ow i ng :
12 That the w i t ne s s , FAR I S ZURE I KAT , was dul y sworn by
13 t he o f f i c e r and t h a t t he t ranscript of the oral
14 depo s i t i on is a t rue r e c o r d o f t h e t e s t imony given by
15 the wi t n e s s ;
16 Tha t the depo s i t i on t rans c r i p t was s ubm i t t ed on
17 f(}o� :23; r20I� t o t h e w i t ne s s or to the a t torney
18 for t he w i t ne s s f o r examinat i on , s igna t ure and r e t urn t o
19 me by �.l.))e /Q J 2od
20 Tha t the amount o f t ime u s e d by e a c h p a rty a t t he
21 depo s i t i on is as f o l l ows :
22 Mr . J. B ru c e S c ra f ford 01 : 59
23 That pursuant to i n f o rma t i on gi ven t o the
24 depo s i t i on o f f i c e r a t t he t ime s a i d t e s t i mony was t aken. ,
25 t he f o l l ow i ng i n c ludes coun s e l for al l part i e s of
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1 re cord :
2 FOR THE P LA I NT I F F :
Mr . J. B ru c e S c ra f f o rd
3 ARMBRUST & B ROWN , PLLC
1 0 0 Congre s s Avenue , S u i t e 13 0 0
4 Aus t i n , Texas 78701
Te l ephone : (512 ) 43 5 -23 00
5 E - ma i l : b s c ra f f ord®abaus t in . com
6 FOR THE D E F ENDANT S :
Mr . Je f f Cody
7 Mr . Nathan B . Baum
FULB R I GH T & JAWORSKI , LLP
8 2200 Ro s s Avenue , Suite 2800
Dal l a s , Texas 75201
9 Te l ephon e : ( 2 14 ) 8 5 5 - 8 0 0 0
E - ma i l : j e f f . c ody®nortonro s e f u l b r i ght . c om
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11 I further c e r t i fy that I am n e i t h e r coun s e l for ,
12 re l a t e d t o , nor emp l oyed by any of t he p ar t i e s or
13 a t t orneys i n t he a c t ion i n whi c h t h i s p ro c e e d ing wa s
14 t aken , and further that I am not f inanc i a l l y or
15 otherw i s e i nt e re s t e d in t he out c ome of thi s a c t i on .
16 Furt her c e rt i f i c a t i on requireme n t s pur s uant t o Rul e
17 203 o f TRCP wi l l be c e rt i f i e d to a f t e r t hey have
18 oc curre d .
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22 Exp i rat ion D a t e : 12/31/15
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24 Aus t i n , Texas 7 8 72 4
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1 FURTHER CERT I F I CAT I ON UNDE R RULE 2 03 TRCP
2 not returned t o
3' t h e depo s i t i on o f f i c er o n _(p�·��-·-·��� ------ ----
4 If r e t u rned , the a t t ached Change s and S ignature
5 page cont a i n s any change s and t he r e a s ons there f o r ;
6 If r e t u rned , the original depo s i t i on wa s d e l ivered
7 t o Mr . J. B ru c e S c r a f f ord , Cus t od i a l At t o rney ;
8 That $ CoGS?:>� s the depo s i t ion o f f i c e r ' s charge to
9 the P l a i nt i f f f o r p rep ar ing the original depo s i t i on
10 t rans c r i p t and any cop i e s of exhib i t s ;
11 That the depos i t i on was d e l ivered i n ac cordanc e
12 wi th Ru l e 203 . 3 , and that a copy of thi s cert i f i c a t e was
13 s e rv e d o n a l l part i e s shown here in o n and f i l ed w i t h t r�e
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15 C e r t i f i e d t o by me this C\� day o f •
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21 Exp i rat ion Da t e : 12/31/15
F i rm Re g i s t ra t ion No . 6 6 0
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23 Au s t i n , Texas 7872 4
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EXHIBIT P
Sworn Record 0394
CAUSE NO. DC-13-02334-L
PATRICIA HUGHES, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff §
§
v. §
§ RD
DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD., § 193 JUDICIAL DISTRICT
TEXAS HEALTH VENTURES GROUP, §
LLC, UNITED SURGICAL PARTNERS §
INTERNATIONAL, INC., §
Defendants. § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAINTIFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION TO DEFENDANTS
TO: Defendants DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD., TEXAS HEALTH
VENTURES GROUP, LLC, and UNITED SURGICAL PARTNERS
INTERNATIONAL, INC. by and through their counsel of record, Nathan B. Baum,
Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P., 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2800, Dallas, Texas 75201.
Pursuant to Rule 196 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Plaintiff serves this its
Requests for Production of Documents. In response to the Requests for Production, you are
requested to produce responsive documents or items to the undersigned counsel of record at the
address indicated below within the time period provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
All of these discovery requests are continuing and require reasonable supplementation.
DEFINITIONS
I. Documents. The term "Document" is defined to be synonymous in meaning and
equal in scope to the usage of this phrase in Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 192.3(b). A draft or a
non-identical copy is a separate document within the meaning of this term. The term
"Document" also includes electronically or magnetically stored data, which may be produced in
any format convenient for Defendant. TEX. R. Crv. P. 196.4.
2. Concerning. The term "Concerning" means relating to, referring to, describing,
evidencing or constituting.
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3. Defendant or You. The terms "Defendant" or "You" mean and refer to DESOTO
SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD., TEXAS HEALTH VENTURES GROUP, LLC, and
UNITED SURGICAL PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL, INC., as well as all other persons
acting or purporting to act on their behalf, including any attorney or other representative.
4. Plaintiff The term "Plaintiff' means and refers to PATRICIA HUGHES, as well
as all other persons acting or purporting to act on her behalf, including any attorney or other
representative, including but not limited to: Lance Hughes, Hughes Capital Management, and its
employees or representatives.
5. Premises. The term the "Premises" means and refers to the land, building, and
improvements located at 1018 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116.
6. Lease. The term the "Lease" means and refers to the Lease Agreement entered
into between Patricia Hughes and Surgery Center of Duncanville, LP on or about June 1, 2004,
and any amendments, modifications, assignments, or guaranties thereof, including but not
limited to (a) the Assignment and Assumption of Lease and Landlord Consent entered into by
and among Patricia Hughes, Surgery Center of Duncanville, LP, and Baylor Surgicare at
Duncanville, LLC on or about November 1, 2010; and (b) the Lease Guaranty Agreement
entered into by Texas Health Ventures Group, LLC as guarantor for the benefit of Patricia
Hughes on or about November 1, 2010.
REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
16. The "acquisition file" identified by Jarod Moss on Page 32, Line 15 of his deposition
testimony.
RESPONSE:
17. The "closing binder for [the] acquisition" identified by Jarod Moss on Page 32, Line 18
of his deposition testimony.
RESPONSE:
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18 . The "Duncanville/DeSoto merger file" identified by Jarod Moss on Page 36, Line 5 of his
deposition testimony.
RESPONSE:
19. The "approval memo" identified by Jarod Moss on Page 37, Line 15 of his deposition
testimony.
RESPONSE:
20. All emails or other written or electronic communications sent during the calendar year
201 0 between or among Defendants and Symbion, Inc. (including its subsidiaries, employees
and agents) concerning the Lease or the Premises.
RESPONSE:
21. All emails or other written or electronic communications sent during calendar years 2010,
2011, 2012, or 2013 to or from the individual custodians identified below that (a) contain
one or more of the keywords identified below, and (b) concern the Lease, the Premises,
or the subject matter of this litigation.
Custodians: Jarod Moss; Carolyn Exley; Jonathan ("Johnny") Bond; Brad Brodnax;
Faris Zureikat; Shannon Kinder; Niels Vemegaard; Dr. David Zarin
Keywords: "Duncanville"; "DeSoto"; "Hughes"; "Baylor Surgicare"
RESPONSE:
22. All "maintenance service contracts" entered into by any Defendant (as required by
Paragraph 14 of the Lease) concerning the backup electrical generator at the Premises.
Respectfully submitted,
MARK L. HAWKINS
State Bar No. 007908 43
ANDREW F. YORK
State Bar No. 24066318
ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300
Austin, Texas 78 701
( 512) 435-2300- telephone
( 512) 435-2360- facsimile
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing instrument was
delivered via certified mail, return receipt requested on this the � day of August, 2014 to the
following attorney of record:
Nathan B. Baum
Jeff Cody
Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P.
2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2800
Dallas, Texas 75201
ANDREW F. YORK
MARK L. HAWKINS
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Sworn Record 0398
EXHIBITQ
Sworn Record 0399
CAU S E NO. DC-13-02334-L
PATRICIA HUGHES, § IN THE DISTRJCT COURT OF
§
Plaintiff, §
§
v. §
§ DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS
DeSOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD., §
TEXAS HEALTH VENTURES GROUP, §
LLC, and UNITED S URGICAL §
PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. §
§
RD
Defendants. § I 93 JUDICIAL DIS TRICT
DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS AND RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S
SECOND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION TO DEFENDANTS
TO: Plaintiff Patricia Hughes, by and through her attorneys of record, Mark L. Hawkins,
A ndrew F. York; Armbrust & Brown, PLLC; 1 00 Congress Avenue, Suite 1 300, Austin,
Texas 7 8 70 1 ; 512/45-2300; facsimile: 512/435-2360 .
Pursuant to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, D efendants D e S oto Surgicare Partners,
Ltd. , Texas Health Ventures Group, LLC, and United Surgical Partners International, Inc.
(collectively, "Defendants") hereby serve their Objections and Responses to Plaintiffs Second
Request for Production to Defendants (the "Requests").
WITHHOLDING STATEMENT
Pursuant to Rule 1 93 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure , Defendants respond that
certain documents and information responsive to the Requests are privileged and therefore
exempt from di scovery . Defendants will not produce any materials that are protected from
discovery b y the attorney-client privilege, work-product doctrine, party communications
privilege, witness statement privilege, consulting expert privilege, and/or any other privilege
exi sting at law. Defendants reserve the right to assert any such privileges at such time that it
DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS AND RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S S£COND REQUEST FOR
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Sworn Record 0400
produces documents. Any disclosure, inadvertent or otherwise, of any information protected by
any privilege or protection shall not be deemed a waiver of that privilege or protection with
respect to such information or any other information and shall not prejudice Defendants' right to
object to any subsequent use of such information.
DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS AND RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION TO DEFENDANTS Page 2
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OBJECTIONS AND RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
1 6. The "acquisition file" identified by J aro d Moss on Page 32, Line 1 5 of his deposition
testimony.
RESPONSE: Defendants object to this Request as it cal l s for information that is irrelevant and
not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Subject to and without
waiving the foregoing objections, Defendants have produced or wil l produce all non-privileged,
responsive documents that could be located following a reasonably diligent search of their
documents.
1 7. The "closing binder for [the] acquisition" identified by J ared Moss on Page 32, Line 1 8
of his deposition testimony
RESPONSE: Defendants object to this Request as it calls for information that is irrelevant and
not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Subject to and without
waiving the foregoing objections, Defendants have produced or will produce all non-privileged,
responsive documents that could be located fo llowing a reasonably diligent search of their
documents.
1 8. The "Duncanville/D e S oto merger file" identified by Jared Moss on Page 36, Line 5 of his
deposition testimony.
RESPONSE: S ubject to and without wa1vmg the foregoing objections, Defendants have
produced or will produce all non-privileged, responsive documents that could be located
foll owing a reasonably diligent search of their documents.
1 9. The "approval memo" identified by J arod Moss on Page 3 7, Line 1 5 of his deposition
testimony.
RESPONSE : Defendants object to this Request as it calls for information that is irrelevant and
not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Subject to and without
waiving the foregoing objections, Defendants have produced or will produce all non-privileged,
responsive documents that could be located following a reasonably diligent search of their
documents.
20. All emails or other written or electronic communications sent during the calendar year
20 1 0 between or among Defendants and Sym bien, Inc. (including its subsidiaries, employees
and agents) concerning the Lease or the Premises.
DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS AND RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR
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RESPONSE: Defendants object to this Request as it is overly broad and unduly burdensome.
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendants have produced or will
produce all non-privileged, responsive documents that could be located following a reasonably
diligent search of their documents.
21. All emails or other written or electronic communications sent during calendar years 20 1 0,
20 1 1 , 20 1 2, or 20 1 3 to or from the individual custodians identified below that (a) contain one or
more of the keywords identified below, and (b) concern the Lease, the Premises, or the subject
matter of thi s litigation.
Custodians: Jarod Moss; Carolyn Exley; Jonathan ("Johnny") Bond; Brad Brodnax;
Faris Zureikat; Shannon Kinder; Niels Vernegaard; Dr. D avid Zarin
Keywords: "Duncanville"; "DeS oto"; "Hughes"; "Baylor Surgicare"
RESPONSE: Defendants object to this Request as it is overly broad and unduly burdensome.
Defendants also object to this Request because the phrase "subject matter of thi s litigation" is
vague, ambiguous, and confusing. Defendants further object to this Request as it calls for
informati on that is irrelevant and not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible
evidence. Defendants also object to this Request as it is not reasonably limited in time or scope.
Defendants further objects to this request as it calls for attorney-client and/or work product
privileged information/materials. Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections,
Defendants have produced or will produce all non-privileged, responsive documents that could
be located following a reasonably diligent search of their documents.
22. All "maintenance service contracts" entered into by any Defendant (as required by
Paragraph 1 4 of the Lease) concerning the backup electrical generator at the Premises.
RESPONSE: Defendants object to this Request as it is vague, overly broad, and unduly
burdensome. S ubject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendants have
produced or will produce all non-privileged, responsive documents that could be located
following a reasonably diligent search of their documents.
DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS AND RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF 'S SECOND REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION TO DEFENDANTS Page 4
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Dated : September 29, 20 1 4 FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI LLP
Jeff Cody
State Bar No . 04468 960
jcody@fulbright. com
N athan B. Baum
State Bar No . 24082665
nbaum@fulbright.com
2200 Ross Avenue, S uite 2 800
Dallas, TX 7520 1 -2 7 8 4
Telephone : (2 1 4) 8 5 5 -8000
Facsimile: (2 1 4) 8 5 5 -8200
Attorneys for DeSoto Surgicare Partners, Ltd.
and Texas Health Ventures Group, LLC
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
, (" . -
The undersigned certifies that on S eptember 29, 20 1 4, a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served via electronic mail and certified U . S . mail on the following
counsel of record:
M ark L . H awkins
A ndrew Y ork
A RM B RUST & B RO W N , PLLC
1 00 C ongress Avenue, S uite 1 3 00
A ustin, TX 7 8 7 0 1
mhawkins@abausti n.com
ayork@abaustin. c o m
��
Nathan B. Baum
DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS AND RESPONSES T O PLAINTIFF' S SECOND REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION TO DEFENDANTS Page 5
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EXHIBIT R
Sworn Record 0405
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Architecture I Planning l lnteMor Design I Consulting
December 23, 201 1
Lance Hughes
1301 Capital of Texas Highway Ste: A300
Hughes Capital Management
Austin, TX 78746
201136.00 Duncanville ASC Code Deficiency Study
Re: Duncanville ASC
Dear M r. Hughes:
Provided in this package is the Sterling Barnett Little, fnc. Code Deficiency Study and supporting
narrative and plan documents as requested for the D uncanville ASC located at 1 0 1 8 W. Wheatland
Road. The facility is currently not l icensed and has not been operational for the last several months.
SBL has been commissioned to investigate the existing facility to identify code deficiencies in order to
reopen the facility on which this study is based.
The architectural and engineering team consisting of Starting Barnett little, Inc., reviewing
architectural portions of the project and Fratto Engineering, conducting reviews of the mechanical,
electrical and plumbing systems. The study is based on code deficiencies identified according to
Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) ASC Licensing Rules and Texas Department of
current State and City model building codes which include, but are not l imited to the Texas
License and Regulatio n (TDLR Accessibility) . in order to reopen the facility, the owner will need
reviews and approval from these two authorities having jurisdiction in addition to City of Duncanville
requirements for Certificate of Occupancy.
We appreciate the opportunity to participate in providing the investigation services and study r.anative
to assist in identifying deficiencies with the facility. We look forward to the possible next steps in
providing design solutions and documents to assist in making the Duncanville ASC operational.
Should you have any questions or require additional information. please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Sterling Barnett Little, Inc.
Michael Barn ett AlA ,
Principal
Attachment(s): Floor Plan
Site Plan
Sterling Barnett Little, Inc. 1 000 Bal ipar.� Way, Suite 200 Arlington, TX 7601 1
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ASSIGNMENTAND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE
AND LANDLORD CONSENT
This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE AND LANDLORD
CONSENT C'Assigrunent and Consent'j is entered into effective as of November l, 2010
(''Effective Date"), by and among PATRICIA HUGHES (''Landlord''), SURGERY CENTER OF
DUNCANVILLE, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, flkla Duncanville Surgery Center, L.P.
("Assignor''), and BAYLOR SURGICARE AT DUNCANVILLE, LLC, a Texas limited liability
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RECITALS:
A. Landlord, as landlord, and Assignor, as tenant, are parties to that certain Lease Agreement h
dated June 1, 2004 ("Lease"). Pursuant to the Lease, Landlord has leased to Assignor space
currently containing approximately 1 0,000 rentable square feet (''Premises) located at I 018 I
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East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116. Capitalized terms not defined herein
shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Lease.
B. On June 1, 2004, Symbion, Inc. executed a Lease Guaranty Agreement whereby Symbion,
Inc. guaranteed the obligations ofAssignor under the Lease. l
C. Assignor desires to assign, and Assignee desires to assume, all of Assignor's right. title and I
interest in and to the Lease, and Assignor and Assignee have requested Landlord's consent
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D. Landlord has agreed to give such consent upon the terms and conditions contained in this
Assign.iJlent and Consent.
E. Concurrently with the execution of this Assignment and Consent, Texas Health Ventures
Group L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company that is an indirect member of Assignee
("TING"), is assuming the pet'$0nal guariinty obligations of Symbion, Inc. under the Lease.
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NOW l.11J.<.REFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals which by this reference are I
incorporated herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency ofwhich
are hereby acknowledged, Landlord, Assignor and Assignee agree and represent as follows: l
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1. Assignment. Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee all of Assignor's right, title, and
interest under the Leaseand in and to the Premises as therein defined for and during the
remainder of the Tenn of the Lease.
2. Represeptati�.
Assignee hereby represents and warrants to Landlord as follows:
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(i) Assignee bas full power ru;1d authority to enter into this Assignment
and Consent and to perform its obligations under this Assignment and Consent and
the Lease;
(u) Assigned is a limited liability company duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State ofTcocas;
(iii) The execution ofthis Assignment and Consent bas been approved by
all necessary action of the Assignee, and upon execution of this Assignment and
Consent, it will be valid, binding and enforceable against the Assignee;
(Iv) The person signing this Assi:gnment and Consent has the authority to
execute this Assignment and Consent on beha1f of Assignee; and
(v) The execution of this Assignment and Consent does not violate any
agreement to which Assignee is a party, any law, rule or regu]ation of any
governmental authority, or its certificate of fonna!ion or company agreement
(b) Assignor and Landlord each represent, warrant and acknowledge to Assignee as
follows:
(l) Each bas full power and authority to enter into this Assignment and
Consent;
(u) Each bas not trlm.Sferred or conveyed its interest in the Lease to any
person or entity, collaterally or otherwise;
(iii) Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a complete and· f!(;Curate copy of
the Lease (including all amendments thereto), and except as set forth on
Exhibit A. there are no written or oral amendments, modifications. side letters,
agreements, or other understandings with regard thereto;
(iv) The Lease is in full force and effect and Assignor and Landlord are
not in default under the Lease. Assignor and Landlord have not received notice
that they are in default under the Lease.. Assignor and Landlord have no current
knowledge of any facts which would give rise to a
or Assignor under the Lease;
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{v) Rent under the Lease has been paid through October 31, 201 0; and I
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Consent will be relied upon by Assignee and its successors and assigns in
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3. Assumption. Assignee, for itself and its successors and assigns, hereby assumes and agrees
to perform and be bound by all of 1he covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and
obligations of the tenant under the Lease, as and to the extent any such covenant,
agreement, provision, condition and obligation arises on or after the Effective Date; f
provided. however, that Landlord and Assignor hereby expressly covenant and agree that I
neither Assignee nor any of Assignee's related parties d'Jl!.ll under any circUlllStances or at I
any time be liable, responsible or obligated for any of Assignor's or any of Assignor's I
related parties' obligations, covenants, indemnities, claims, liabilities, duties, or
agreements in, under, to, or in connection with the Lease that arise, accrue or are incurred
prior to the Effective Date regardless of when they may be asserted, alleged, claimed,
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brought, or discovered, including, without limitation, reconciliations or undercharges of
Additional Rent, or any similar charge or expense for any periods prior to the Effective
Date, even if they are not ascertainable or calculated tmtil after the Effective Date
(collectively, the "Prior Claims"), but Assignor shall remain solely liable and obligated
for all Prior Claims, and Assignor hereby expressly agrees to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND,
and HOLD Assignee and Assignee's related parties HARMLESS from and against any
and all Prior Claims.
4. Financial Statements. Within ninety (90) days from the end of each calendar year during
the Lease Term. Assignee agrees to provide Landlord with a.nnual unaudited financial
statements certified by an officer or manager ofAssignee.
5. Acceptance of Premises; Landlord's Diselaimer. ASSIGNEE ACKNOWLEOOES AND
AGREES THAT IT HAS CONDUC'IED ITS OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION
AND INSPECTION OF AIL ASPECI'S OF 1HE PREMISES AND THAT IT IS
RELYING ON SUCH INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTION IN
EXECUTING THIS ASSIGNMENT AND CONSENT AND ASSUMING TilE
OBLIGATIONS OF THE TENANT UNDER THE LEASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3,
AND, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, IS NOT RELYlNG ON ANY
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LANDLORD IN DETE.RMIN1NG WHETilER. TO
ASSUME TilE OBLIGATIONS OF 1ENANT UNDER THE LEASE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 3. .1\SSIGNEE FURTHER ACKNOWl-EDGES THAT IT IS Fl.ULY AND
COMPLETELY SATISFIED TIIAT THE PREMISES ARE SATISFACTORY IN AIL
RESPECTS FOR ASSIGNEE' S INTENDED USE. ASSIGNEE FURl'HER
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES 1HAT EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED
HEREIN, LANDLORD HAS NOT MADE. DOES NOT MAKE AND SPECJFICAI.LY
DISCLAIMS ANY AND AIL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, PROMISES,
COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS OR GUARANTIES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACIER
WHATSOEVER. WHE1HER. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, PAST,
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PREMISES, AND ASSIGNEE HEREBY WAIVES ANY SUCH REPRESENTATION,
WARRANTY, PROMISE, COVENANT, AGREEMENT OR GUARANTY EXCEPT
THOSE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN. NO'IWITifSTANDING ANYTIIING
HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, ASSIGNEE IS EXECUTING THIS ASSIGNMENT
AND CONSENT, ASSUMING 1BE OBUGATIONS OF 11IE TENANT UNDER TilE �
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lEASE PURSUANT TO SEL'TION 3 AND ACCEPTING THE PREMISES "AS IS",
"WHERE IS", AND Wl'IH AU. FAULTS AND SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY
WITIIOUT ANY WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR GUARANTEES, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND, NATURE, OR TYPE WHATSOEVER FROM
OR ON BEHAlF OF THE LANDLORD, EXCEP1 THOSE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED
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6. Amendments to Lease. Landlord and Assignee hereby agree m amend the Lease as follows:
a. Address of Premises. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Lease to 1he
contrary, Landlord and Assignee acknowledge and agree that the correct address of
the Premises is 1018 Bast Wheatland Road {not 1017 East Wheatland Road),
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Premises are changed to HHS East Wheatland Road.
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amended to read as follows:
"In older- to exercise each Renewal Option, Tenant must give Landlord
written notice of the exercise of the Renewal Option at least twelve (12)
months prior to the expiration ofthe initial Term or the first Renewal Term,
as applicable."
7. Conditional Release ofAssignor. Upon the execution of this Assignment and Consent by
all parties hereto. Assignor shall be relieved and released flbtn its obligations under the
Lease- arising after the Effective Date; provided. however, Assignor specifically
acknowledges and agrees that it remains responsible to Landlord for the discharge and
penoritiance of any and all duties and obligations to be performed and/or discharged by the
tenant under the Lease prior to the Effective Date,. including, but not limited to, the Prior
Claims.
8. Release of Landlord. As part of tlte consideration fer Landlord consenting to this
Assignment and Consent, Assignor, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns.
IWeby releases Landlord and her heirs, succesrs so and assigns of and from any and all
claims, liabilities, obligations, demands, damages. actions and causes of action of any and
every nature whatsoever relating to the Lease or the Premises. and -waives and releases any
claim which Assignor now has or may have against Landlord arising out ofor relating to the
Lease or the Premises, or any and all acts, omissions or events relating thereto occurring
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Assignment and Consent, .Landlord hereby consents tn the assignment and assumption
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10. Notice Address. Any notices to Assignee shall be effective when served to Assignee at the
Premises in accordance with the tenns of the Lease. From and after the Effective Date,
Landlord may continue to send notices to Assignor at the address(es) provided in. and in
a.ccordan.ce with the terms of, the Lease.
11. No Effecton Lease. Except as expressly set forth herein, all of the tenns, conditions and
obligations contained in the Lease shall remain in full force and effect without
modification from and after the Effective Date.
12. Authority. Each signat.ocy of this Assignment and Consent represents hereby that he or she
hasthe authority to execute and deliver the same on behalf of the party hereto for which
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and shall constitute an agreement binding on all parties notwithstanding that all parties are
not signatories to the ori� or the same counterpart provided that all parties are furnished
a copy or copies thereof reflecting the signature of all parties. Signatures received by
:fucsimile or via other electronic transmission system shall be accepred as original
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord, Assignor and Assignee have executed this
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ASSIGNOR: SURGERY CENTER OF DUNCANVD.LE.
L.P., FIK/A DUNCANVU,LE SURGERY
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord, Assignor and Assignee have exeotted this
Assignment and Consent on the day and year first above written.
LANDWRD:
Patricia Hughes
ASSIGNOR: SURGERY CENTER OF DUNCANVILLE,
L.P., F/KIA DUNCANVILLE SURGERY
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ASSlGNEE: BAYLOR SURGICARE AT DUNCANVn..LE.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF. J...andlo.o:l Assignor and Assignee have executed this
Assignment and Consent on the day and year first above written.
LANDLORD:
Patricia Hughes
ASSIGNOR: SURGERY CENI'ER OF DUNCANVILLE.
L.P., F/I{/A DUNC.ANVILLE SURGERY
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r TABLE OF COJ\'TENTS
1. Granting Clause... . .-................-.....-................................................................-.... 2
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2. Acceptance ofPremiscs . .. . ... . ... ..
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... ..._.. . . -. ...... .2 .. ... . ._ ....... . . ..... .. .. ... . . ..... . ...... ..... .
3. Use . . ..
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Base Rent ...... . . .. . . - .... .......-... ........_, _____, ...... . . . ... ............. ......... .. . . ......... .... . .......... 3
5.
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Ute �- . .. .. . . ..,,.� ......-.....
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6. CPI .Atljusbnmt . .. .. . .. . ... .. . ... .. .
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7. Additional Rent . . . . .. . .
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8. Utili1ies._.�............. .... .... .. .. .
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9. T� ···----····---··--············-- ·····-···-·.... ..... . ..... ... ..... . .. -.......-........-........;....-.......... . ..... ......... .. 6
10. Insuraru:e .. .. .. ...._.____ ,..
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11. Waiver of Subrogation .... . . ... . . . .
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. ...... ... . 7 . . . ... . ........ -... .... . . -.... ... .. .. .. . .. ,.,,__
12. Irtdernnifica.tiOil - . . .... .._.,.. ... . -.. .,. ___ ......... --8
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Landlord R.epaits . . . .. ... . . . . . .-..........-...............................................9 .
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14. Te:IISilt's Repairs., ......... ............ .... . .. .. ... - .. . ...-.•. ,"-··· ..····
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Tenant--Made Altenrtions and Tnde Fixtnres .. . . . . . .... . . . . .. -..........-...........9
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17. Condemnation .. ; . ... . ... . . ... . ... . .... . ... . ... . .. ... . ...
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R.cstonrtion
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19. Assignment and Subletting . ... .. . ......-............................... .._. . .. . ...-.................. 1 1
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20. Inspection and .Acctss . . .. .- . ... .. -12
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21. Quiet Enjoyment ... ... . ... .... ��·····........ .. . ... ..... . ... .. . -.......... . 12
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23. Bolding Ovl::r .. .... . . .-............ ______,. . . . .. . . . . .
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Events of Default .
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25. latldlord's Remedies . .. ... ...... .
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2�. Ttmant's,�es!LiJnitation ofLiability ......... . .. . . ... .-................ 15 -. . . ...... . . .... . ...,_. ......
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&Ibordination. .. .. . .. . . . .. . 16
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28. Mechanic's Lic:ns ............................................................ ................ . . . .1 6 -- .. . .. ... . .._ , __ ._ . . ..
29. Esmppel Certificates . ... . . .. ... . . .... .. . .. ..-.................... . ...... ..... .. . ....... . - . . ......... .... . . ....... .... . . 1 7
30. Environmental Rc:quirernents. . . .. .. ... . .. . . .. ...
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31. lndependent Covenants . .. . .... . ... . . . . -................................ 18
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32. No Security Services . . .... ... . .. . . .... ..
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33. Fon;c Majeure .. . . . . . .. .
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34. Brolrers .. . . ... ... ... . .
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35. l..andlord"s Lien/Security Interest . . . .. . . . .. .. . . ... .. . 19
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36. Renewal Optian. . . . ... . . .. ... .. . .. _ . .... . .. . ..... . . .. ... . ... _.............- . . .. . . . ._,,,....
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37. OrgmiDtion and Power . .. .
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TillS LEASE AGREEMENI' is to be effective as ofJtme 1, 2004, between the Landlord and the I
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Tenant named below and is as follCJWS:
LaBdlord: Patricia Hughes
c/o Hughes Capital Management. Inc.
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Landlord's representative,
address and phone no: Attention! Lance R Hughes
!301 Capital of Texas Highway, Suite A-306
Austin, Texas 78746 r
Phone; (5 12} 328-821 1 I
Fax: (512) 328-0149 I
E-Mail: 1hughes4@aol.com
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Tenant: Surgery Center ofDuncanvilie, L.P , a Texas limited partnership j•
Tenant•s representative, Attention: David Gross
1017 East Wheatland Road
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Fax: {972) 296-1387
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Premises: Land. builiiing and improvementS located at 1017 East
Wheatland Road. Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas, as mare
particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made
a part hereof for all purpoies. Landlord and Tenant agree that
the improvemoo.ts contain approximately 10.000 �� fe\!t.
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Lease Term: Approximately 103 montbs, beginning on the Commetl<:ei!lent I
Date and tem.tinating on the Expiration Date I
Commenl:ement Date: June 1 , 2004 .
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Bale .Rent: Coil'lDlencement Date through February 28, 2005 $24,331 .69
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Rent shail be reduced by $12.:500.00 per tnneh averdue amount, nor prevent Landlord
from exercising any of the other rights and remedies granted by this Lease. fn addition to the late �ha:rge
provided above, if any S1IDl of money due Landlord under tbis Lease is not paid on its due date, it sbaU
bear interest from its due date at the rate of eighteen percent (18.0"Al) per annum until paid ("Default
Interest"). Without limiting the generaliiy oftbe foregoing. in order fur Tenant or any lcndet ofTenant to
cure any mcmetmy aemnlt hereunder, the payment of accrued Default In.1emit VI-ill be required w cure
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no aggregate of the interest to be paid by Tenant, plus any other amounts paid in
connection with the tra:o.saction evi&nced hereby which would under tppli<:able law be deemed
"interest", ever exceed the maximum amount of interest which. under applicable law, could be lawfully
charged 1n Tenant hereunder. Landlord and Tenant specifically intend and agree to limit contractually tbe
interest payable beretmdcr to not :more than the amount determined at the maxitnum lawful nonllSI.Irious
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rate of. interest ("u any) which under applicable law is permitted to be charged from time to time ('IDe l
"Maximum Ratej. !'hcrefore. none ofthe tmns of this Lease shall ever be oonstrued to create a contract r·
w pay interest at a rate in excess of the MaxiilUlll'1 Rate. and Tenant shall not be liable for intcm:st in
excess of that determined at the Maxinn.nn Rare., and the provisions of this Section shall control all other
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provisions of this Lease. Ifany amount of interest takM or received by Landlord shall be in excess Gfthe
maximum amount of inrerest which. under applicable law, coufd lawfully have. been coUected under this
Lease, then the excess shall be deemed to have been the result of a mathema1ica1 error by Landlord and
Tenant and &hall be refunded promptly to Tenant. If Tenant fails in two (2) consecutive :months to make
rental pa:ymcnts ten (10) days after due, Landlord in order to reduce its administrative costs, may require,
by giving notice to Tenant (and in addition to any late charges accruiDg P\l]'Suant to this Section, as well
as any other rights and remedies accruing under this Lease or aVIU1able to Landlord m law or equity), that
Base Rent be payable quarterly in � instead af monthly.
6. CPI Adinstmeg,t. On March I, 2008, the A4justed Base Rate shall be i.�ed by the
increasein the CPJ index (as described below) ftom Febnutry, 2003 to Februaty, 2008. H Tenant
exercises the Rc:iewal Option. then on March 1, 2013, the Base Rent shall be increased by the increase in
the CPI index from January, 2008 to January. 2013, and on Mamh 1, 2018, the Base Rent shall be
increased by the incxnse in the CPI :index from January, 2013 to January, 20 18.
6.1 CPIDefinition. The CPI referred to above is the "Consumer Price Index fur All
Urban Consumers, South Region, Population Size Class A. Commodity and Servfue Group, All Items
Index - 1982-84 = 100", as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics. Such iitdc:x
can nonnally be obtained from any public Iibt'a!y or from the Bureau of Business Resem:ch at the
University of Texas at Austin. If no index. is issued covering the dates in question, then the index
published immediately prior to such dates shall be used for purposes of calculation until Clll1'e!lt index is
available.
6.2 CPIBaseyear Chanw;. If the base year Qf the above CPI changes, the formula
descnDed above shall be adjusted to canfunn to the new base so that the calculations shall have the same
results as ifmade on the CPI descnbed above. l
. 6.3 CP1 Cessation. If the publication of tbc above CPI ceases, Landlord and Tenant
shall agree to a substitute index and formula wbieh will produce as close as possible tlu: f!2JI\e results as I
the application of the CPL If landlOrd and Tenant fail to so agree. a &Ubstitute index or formula shall be
detenoined by binding arbitration. In such event, Landlord and Tenant shall each appoint an arbitrator, I·
and the two appointed arbitrators shall elect a third. or if they cannot agree upon a third arbitrator, either
party may petition a court of oo� jurisdiction for the appointment ofa third arbitrator. Cost of the I
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6.4 �1 . · 1m I tation.. At Landlord's option, any caiculation or adjustment
of Base Rent may be delayed. Landlord's delay in implenmnting such increases shall not waive
Landlord's right thm:m, and the most recent monthly rent figure shall continue to be paid during such
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due seven {7) days after written notice to Tenant
6.5 Calculationofiru:tt;ase. The CPI Adjustment will be calcW.ated as follows:
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Base Rent $24,931.69Jmonth x CPI for January, 2003
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Base Rent ($24,93 1.69) plus CPIforlanu.a[y.2ill3
the March, 2008 CPI Adjustment X CP! far January, 2008
In March, 2018 (for purposes ofdetennining Base
Rent for the second Renewal Tenn):
Base Rent for epiforJgmmry. 2018
Fm Renewal Term CPl for Jmmary, 2<>13
7. AdditionalRent This U4se is a "Triple Net " Lease. which means that Tenant shall be
obligated to pay for all real estate taxes and other impositions (as described in Paragraph 9), all insurance
premiums. (as described in Paragraph 10). all repairs, maintenance and replacements to the Premises (as
descn"bed in Paragraph 14). all utilities to the Premises {as described in Paragraph 8). 8lld all other cosrs
and expenses relatef
any Taxes or liens thereof: If Tenant desires to contest au;y assessment of any Taxes which Tenant is
required to pay hereunder and gives Landlord written notice of this intention. then Tenant may contest
the assessment by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted in good faith without being in default
hereunder; provided. however, if Tenant does not, as a part ofsuch contest, pay such Taxes under protest.
Tenant shall pay the amount of contested Taxes and the penalty and interest expected to accrue thereon
into an interest bearing escrow IICCOUIIt under the control of Landlord, which Landlord shall utilize to pay
all Taxes and other sums fmaliy determined to be due. Tenant shall immediately indemnify and hold
Landlord harmless :from all expenses and damages (including attorneys' fees and costs and court com)
:resulting from 5DCh contest At no cost to Landlord, La.ndlonLs.hall coopmte with Tenant in their efforts
to contest any a.ssessment of Tax.
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Whichever party receives any Tax bill attributable to the Premises aniJ./or any notice of inm:ase
of assessment of the Premises � forwani a copy of said Tax bill to the other party witlrin fifu:en {15)
days of such party's receipt of same.
10. Insurance.
10.1 Required Policies. Teillltll will, at its sole expense, procure and maintain the
insurance coverages set forth in Exhibit "B" attached bereto and made a part hereof fur all purposes. lI
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10.2 Minimum Requirements. The covmages set forth in Exhibit :'B" are the
minimum requirements and not a determination as to all of the coverages and maximum limits Terumt
should carry. Th.e failure of Landlord to demand full compliance by Tenant with respect to the minimum
co� outlined in Exhibit "B" will not constitute a waivt:r by Landlord with respect to Tenant's
obligation to maintain stroh co�w--s. Landkml will purchase such other insurance poliuiea !!!!dlor
endorsements or increase the policy limits of any policy set forth on Exhibit "B". if required by any
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remit to Landlord the cost of such insumnce as Additional Rent Tenant will indemnifY the Landlord
Parties (as bt:reinaftcr defmed) against any claims arising from Tenant's failure to purchase and/or
maintain the insurance coverages required by this Leue.
11. Waiver of Subrogation. Neither Landlord nor Tenant shall be liable (by way of
subrogation or otherwise) to the other party (or to any insu:rance company insuring the other party for any
loss oc damage to any of the property of Landlord or Te&llil'lt, B! the case maybe, to the extent and only to
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provision shall be i n effect only so long as the applicable insurance policies contain a clause or
endorsement to the effect !hat the aforementioned wai� shall not affect the right of the insured to
n:ccwer under such policies; and each party shall use its best efforts (including payment of an additional
pnmium) to have its insurance policies contain a waiver of subroga1ion clause. Landlord and Tenant
covenant and agree to obtain a waiver of 8Ubrogation frotn its �ve insurance cmicrs and have such
waiver contained in all policies of i:nsur2nce reqnired to be obfained under this Lease. In the claim any nature of lien l
(prejudgim:nt or otherwise} against any rent or other SUJnS payable by Tenant under this Lease.
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32. NoSecuritySeryice. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord is not providing any
security services with respect to the Premises and tllat Landlord shall not be liable to Trmant for, and
Tenant waives any claim against Landlord with respect to, any loss by theft cr any other damage suffered i
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or incuned by Tenant in connection with any unauthorized entry into the Prc:mises or any otber breach of
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security with respect tc tbe Premises.
33. ForceMiieure· Neither Landlord nor Tenant shall be held responsible for delays in the
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performance of their respective obligations hereunder (other than the payment of Rent) when ca.used by
strikes. lockouts, labor �. acts of God. inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable I
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substitutes. governmental n'l'Strictions. governmental regulations, governmentd controls, delay in
issuance ofpermits, enemy or hostile goverm:nental action, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, and
other causes beyond the reasonable control of Landlord ("Force Majeure").
34. llm,km.. Tenant represents end Wl!Il'Bllts that it has dealt with no broker, agent or other
person in connection with this tnmsaction, and that no broker. agent or other person brought about this
transaction, ifany, and Tenant agn::es to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord hamlless from and against
any claims by any other broker, agent or other person claiming commission of other fonn of
oompensation by virtue ofhavjng dealt with regard to this leasing trans.e.ction.
35. Land1om's Lien/Security Itlterest: Subordination: Tenant Financing. To secure the
payment of all Rent due and to become due hereunder and the faithful performance of all the other
covenants ofthis Lease required by Tenant to be petfor:med, Tenant hereby gives to Landlord an express
contract lien on and security intl!rest in aU property, chatlcls. trade and other fixtures, equiprrumt,
inventory. contract rights, accounts receivable or merchandise which may be placed in the Premises and I
also upon all proceeds thereof, and the proceeds of any insurance whichmay accrue to Tenant by reason
of damage to or destruction ofany such. property, as security fur all of Tenant'i obligations hereunder,
including. without limitation. the obligation to pay Rc:nt. AU exemption laws are hereby waived by r
Tenant. This lien and security interest are giw:n in addition to any Laudlord's statutory lien(s) and shall
be cumulative thereto. Tenant authorizes Landlord to execute and file Unifunn Commercial Code
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financing statements relating to the aforesaid security interest If an Event of Default occurs, then
Landlord will be entitleil to exercise any or all rights and remedies under the Uniform Commeroial Code,
this Lease or by law and may sell any of the property described above at a public or private sale upon 10
days notice to Tenant, which notice Tenant stipulates is. adequate and reasonable. Notwithstanding the
foregoing. Landlord subordinates the forgoing contract lien. security interest and statutmy Landlord's
lien to the liens and security interests granted by Tenant in favor of Bank of America, ARC Financial
Services Cotpcxation or Tenant's other third party lenders.
Tenant shall have the right during the Term !I) subject Tenant•s leasehold interest in the Premises
and its interest in any improvements made at Tenant's � (except tn the e'lctent. such improve:menu
become the property of Landlord under the terms of this Lease) to one or more mortgages, deeds oftrust,
assignments of least; security agreement or other methods of financing or refinancing (a "Tenant
Mortgage," any bolder of whicl1 is referted to as a "'Tenant Mortgagee"}, or to any one or more
e.Uensions, modifioetions or renewals or replacements of a Tenant Mortgage. Tenant shall. immediately
notifY Landlord in writing of the name mld address of any Tenant Mortgagee. In connection with such
financing or refinancing by Tenant. Landlord agrees to execute and deliver to Tenant Mortgagee a
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L1mdlord's Lien Waiver. Estoppel and Agreement .subsnmtially in the fonn attached hereto as Exhibit
.:f:, All such Tenant financing shall be subordinate to this Lease and any financing placed on the
Premises by Landlord as contemplated by Section 27 of this Lease.
36. Renewal Ootion. Provided that w Event of Defimlt then exists and no condition exists
which with the passage of time or tho giving of notice or both would constitute an Event of Default
pursua:nt to fuis Lease, and subject to Tenant being in full compliance with the terms of this Lease,
Tenant .shall 'have the right and option (the '1tenewaJ Option) to renew and extend this Lease - with I
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respect to all ofthe Premises for two (2) renewal terms of five (5) years each. fn order to exercise each
Renewal Option, Tenant must give I...andlord written notice of the exercise of tbe Renewal Option no
earlier than twelve (12) months, and no latl!r than nine (9) months prior to the expiration of the initial I
Tenn m- the first Renewal Term, as applicable. Failure by Temmt to notifY Landlord in writing of
Tenant's election to exerciSe a Renewal Option herein granted within the time limits set forth for such
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exercise sha11 constitute a waiver of sw:h Renewal Option. Each Renewal Term shall be u:pon the same
provisions as for the initial Tenn except as follows:
(a) During the fm;t Renewal Tenn, the .Base Rate shall be u follows: (i) the
Base Rate {$24,.331.69 per month). plus (ii) the CPI Adjustment on the Base Ram dmnnined oo. March
1, 2008, plus (iii) the CPI Adjustment on the Base Rate (as previsiously adjusted) determined on March
1. 2013.
(b) During the second Renewal Term, the Base Rate shall be as follows: (l)
the Base Rate during 1he first Renewal Term (as determined in (a) above), plus (ii) the CPI Adjustment
on the Base Rate determined on March 1 , 2018.
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(c) During eacll Renewal Tam, Tenant shall pay a11 Base Rent, a11
.AMitional Rent, and all other amounts due under this Lease.
(d) Tenant shall have no further right to renew this Lease.
(e) Upon exercise of each Renewal Option by Tenant and subject to the
conditions set forth herein. the Lease shall be extended for the period of each such Renew'8.l Term
without the necessity of the execution of any furtheJ: instrument or docUillent, although if requested by
either party. Landlord and Tenant shall enter into a written agreement modifying and supplementing the
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Lease in accordance with the provisions hereof. Any tcmrina:tion of the Lease during tbe initial Tetm or I
the firSt Renewal Term shall tenninatc all subsequent reoewal rights hereunder. The rent!Wl1l rights of
Tenant hereunder shall not be severable from the Lease, nor may sucb rights be aBISigned or otherwise
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