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I was in a deposition as the injured worker and the company attorney made a comment about my ex wife who is dying of cancer and made a joke
Asked on Jul 07th, 2019 on Workers Compensation - Florida
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I was giving my deposition on a workers comp case that I was injured at work, During the questions I was asked if I was married and I said I am divorced and but not paying alimony but my ex wife has terminal brain cancer the lawyer then said that's one was of getting rid of her (meaning her dying) I left the room in anger and returned with my attorney to finish.. I think that was unprofessional and I want to file a complaint, is this an item that can be filed ? I will ask my attorney but want to know if this a ethical or professional issue
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That was pretty bold of that attorney to say something like that, especially if there was a court reporter taking all of it down. That would create a record of "proof." You should contact The Florida Bar attorney complaint division at 800-342-8060. They will walk you through on what can and can't be done. Our condolences on your ex-wife's terminal condition. Best of luck in that situation as well as your workers' comp case.
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Answered on Jul 08th, 2019 at 7:41 AM