Waste Management of Texas, Inc. v. Blackwell

OPINION

WANDA McKEE FOWLER, Justice.

This case involves an accelerated interlocutory appeal, cross-appeal and mandamus concerning the application of the Texas Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act to the production of documents and deposition testimony relating to environmental audits. For the reasons discussed below, we dismiss the appeal and cross-appeal, and deny the writ of mandamus.

I. BACKGROUND FACTS

Appellees/cross-appellants/real parties in interest, which will be collectively referred to as “Blackwell,” live or own property in the vicinity of Waste Management’s Coastal…