Judge orders release of Janel Grant’s medical records from Peak Wellness
A judge has ordered Dr. Carlon Colker and Peak Wellness to turn over Janel Grant’s medical files.
At a remote hearing livestreamed on Monday, Judge David Bothwell addressed Grant’s requests for her medical records from Peak Wellness and to depose Peak Wellness employees. While the judge ruled in favor of Grant’s request for the medical records, he denied her team’s request to depose clinic employees.
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“I am going to grant the petitioner’s records requests and pursuant to the schedule, the proposed schedule by the petitioner filed on August 7th,” Bothwell said.
Colker’s team now has 60 days to turn over the documents. While Colker’s side contends they have already provided all records related to Grant’s treatment, Grant’s team argues what has been turned over is incomplete. The judge’s order also covers billing records and certain communications between the clinic, McMahon, and WWE, though Colker’s team indicated they will challenge this.
Regarding the request to depose Peak Wellness employees, Judge Bothwell said there was no need for it at this time, as Connecticut law typically only deposes people pre-lawsuit in time-sensitive cases potentially involving illness or death.
“At this point, I just haven’t heard enough information about the potential deponents and their depositions to determine that there’s a need for them right now,” he continued. “I’m going to deny the request for the depositions, but grant the request for the documents.”
Grant filed a bill of discovery against Colker and Peak Wellness in July 2024, seeking medical records related to treatment she says was arranged through Vince McMahon. The case is separate from her ongoing lawsuit against WWE and McMahon alleging sexual misconduct.
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