Florida Power & Light Company v. Mark W. Hicks

We grant Florida Power & Light Co.’s petition for writ of certiorari and quash the circuit court order requiring production of attorney-client privileged documents because they were relevant to the plaintiffs causes of action.

Respondent sued FP & L for violation of the Florida Whistle Blower Act, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and fraud. Respondent filed a request for production; FP & L responded with objections based on the attorney-client privilege and filed a privilege log. After respondent filed a motion to compel, the circuit court required an in camera inspection of those…