Schlatter v. Eighth Judicial District Court

OPINION

By the Court,

Gunderson, J.:

In this original proceeding in mandamus, petitioner Mary Schlatter seeks a writ directing respondent court to vacate a pretrial discovery order permitting blanket discovery of her medical records and income tax returns. Because respondent exceeded its jurisdiction by ordering such broad discovery, the writ shall issue.

Ms. Schlatter filed suit in respondent court against Paradise Road Hotel Corporation and others alleging she had suffered personal injuries on Paradise’s property, resulting in time lost work, and impairment of ability to earn a living. When…