State v. Hydrite Chemical Co.

Hydrite Chemical Co. appeals from an order compelling it to disclose certain documents to the respondent insurance companies. Hydrite argues that the documents are protected by the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. We conclude that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion in ordering Hydrite to produce certain documents because the trial court's exercise of discretion was based on an erroneous interpretation of the law. With regard to other documents, we conclude that the trial court properly exercised its discretion. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court's…