D.N.S. v. Schattman

OPINION

DAY, Justice.

In this original proceeding, relator D.N.S., M.D. (Dr. S.) 1 seeks mandamus relief on an order by the trial court that requires Dr. S. to produce to Michael Anderson, the real party in interest, a narrative report. Dr. S. had prepared the narrative report at the request of, and had sent it to, his professional liability insurer after Anderson had sent Dr. S. notice of a healthcare liability claim. Because the trial court abused its discretion in ordering the production of the privileged narrative report, we conditionally grant the petition for writ of mandamus.

Background

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