State ex rel. Newman v. O'Malley

HOLLIGER, Judge.

Permanent Order in Prohibition

Relator Marla Newman (“Marla”) filed an action in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri against Defendant Malcolm Newman (“Malcolm”), claiming that he defamed her by mailing a letter to Marla’s mother stating that Marla had undergone treatment on two occasions for sexually transmitted diseases. Marla’s suit included a claim for damages, including a claim for punitive damages. In furtherance of her punitive damages claim, Marla propounded discovery to Malcolm seeking copies of certain financial records. She requested copies of all federal…