Legal Opinion
Harris v. Drake
Washington Supreme Court
Decided October 14, 2004No. 74025-9PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtIreland, J.
In this case we consider whether the report of, and opinions gained from, a medical examination conducted pursuant to the terms of personal injury protection (PIP) in an automobile insurance policy may be considered work product in the subsequent litigation with the *484tortfeasor. We hold that the report may be entitled to the qualified immunity of the work product doctrine.
FACTS
Doris Drake, defendant/petitioner, rear-ended Bradley Harris, plaintifi/respondent in April 1996. Harris injured his back and shoulder in the accident. He filed a PIP claim with his insurer, United Services Automobile…
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