Sievers v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

BERREY, Judge.

Appellant, Sherry Sievers, brought an action for compensatory and punitive damages against respondent, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, claiming intentional inducement to breach a fiduciary duty by interfering with her physician/patient privilege. Respondent moved for summary judgment arguing that plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Respondent’s motion was granted by the trial court and Sievers appeals. We affirm.

In February 1987, appellant was employed by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (“ATA”) as a bus driver. At that time, she…