Baum v. Village of Chittenango

Decision and Order

SHARPE, United States Magistrate Judge.

1. Introduction

Pending are cross-motions to compel document production by plaintiff, Ann Baum, and by the defendants (hereinafter, “Chittenango”). Baum seeks production of an administrative transcript, and Chittenango seeks letters prepared by Baum’s attorney that were given to her trial expert.1 Chittenango opposes production because the transcript is equally available to Baum, and Baum opposes production because of the work-product doctrine.

For the following reasons, Chittenango’s motion is granted and Baum’s denied.

II. Background

Pursu…