Don’t expect to hear about Casey Anthony's well-publicized murder trial when she takes on the woman who bears the same name as Casey's infamous babysitter.
Both parties agreed this morning not to mention the criminal case in next year's Zenaida Gonzalez's civil trial.
There will likely be an entire hearing to focus on the issue of a change of venue.
Casey’s attorney, Charles Greene said it will be extremely difficult to find a fair jury anywhere in this country. But surprisingly enough, he said he believes there are suitable venues in the state Florida, just not in the same place where Casey was tried for the murder of her daughter Caylee Anthony.
Wednesday morning's hearing was very short, less than 10 minutes.
Both sides agreed not to mention Casey's criminal case in the civil trial but jury selection is fair game. They can question jurors about how much they know about Casey's first degree murder trial.
Casey is facing a handful of civil lawsuits, including a suit filed by a Kissimmee woman named Zenaida Gonzalez, the same name of a woman Casey originally claimed was the last person to see her daughter alive. Casey also said she was shown a picture of the plaintiff and told detectives, that was not her alleged babysitter. Casey later recanted her "Zanny the Nanny" claims during the murder trial.
Casey's attorney said he's shocked that this civil case is still heading to trial.
"I'm not okay with this case going on at all. I thought I should have won on a motion for summary judgment, we shouldn't be here. and I'll continue to maintain that position respectfully,” Greene said.
"All of this stems from her series of lies about our client. It started with the interview with the police and continued on and got more specific to our client with her interview with her mother," said Zenaida Gonzalez’s attorney John Dill.
Greene said he plans to file three or four motions as early as next week.
This civil case is scheduled to begin in January of next year. Both sides feel confident that date will stick and not be postponed.
Casey’s attorney wouldn't say whether or not she would show up for the trial. As you know, Casey does have an option to ignore the order and face civil penalties.
As far as Casey’s well-being, her attorney wouldn't speak on that either but we do know that Casey has left the state of Florida now that her probation is over.