State Ex Rel. Crowden v. Dandurand

BENTON, Chief Justice.

At issue is the permissible scope of a subpoena for the production of medical and employment records at a deposition.

In the underlying lawsuit, relator Roger Crowden sought damages for injuries incurred in an automobile wreck. On July 10, 1997, the defendant issued thirteen subpoenas duces tecum for depositions scheduled fifteen minutes apart on July 31, 1997. Twelve subpoenas required Crowden’s medical providers to:

Produce and bring with you: any and all records in your possession pertaining to Roger W. Crowden ... including but not limited to, hospital records, office…