Atkinson v. Thomas

By JUDGE PHILIP L. RUSSO

I have now carefully studied the memoranda submitted to me as well as the authorities cited therein in regard to the question as to whether or not a copy of an "incident report" should be furnished to counsel for the plaintiff by counsel for Virginia Beach General Hospital pursuant to a Request for Production of Documents.

Counsel for the hospital argue that such a report is a privileged communication and that its production is contrary to the clear intent of the provisions of Section 8.01-581.17 of the code of Virginia, as amended. In addition, they contend that it is…