Hyams v. Evanston Hospital

Defendants’ attorney, Alan J. Schumacher, appeals from an order of the circuit court which held him in contempt of court for refusing to produce certain documents demanded by plaintiffs during discovery. Schumacher was assessed a fine of $25 for his refusal to comply with the court’s order. For reasons which follow, we affirm the circuit court’s ruling and vacate the finding of contempt.

On June 6, 1985, plaintiffs, Patricia and Ron Hyams, on behalf of themselves and their son, Michael, filed a medical malpractice action against defendants, Evanston Hospital, Dr. Rodney Lamb, and Dr. Averon…