Rho-Sigma, Inc. v. International Control & Lower Measurements, Corp.

Petitioner, Rho-Sigma, Inc. (“Rho-Sigma”), petitions for writ of certiorari from the denial of a discovery request claiming the trial court departed from the essential requirements of the law by twice meeting, ex parte, with counsel for respondent, International Control and Measurements, Corp. (“ICM”). We agree and grant certiorari.

In 1998, ICM released a memorandum to Rho-Sigma’s customers, allegedly defaming Rho-Sigma and its business practices. Rho-Sigma then filed a complaint seeking to enjoin the alleged defamatory remarks, in addition to damages for the defamation, and for the tortious…