In re Wharton

OPINION

FELIPE REYNA, Justice.

George Wharton seeks mandamus relief compelling Respondent, the Honorable John E. Neill, Judge of the 18th District Court of Johnson County, to withdraw a discovery order requiring Wharton to disclose personal financial records and expert reports he had prepared for other cases. Because the party seeking discovery failed to present evidence to Respondent raising the possibility that Wharton is biased, we will conditionally grant the requested writ.

This mandamus proceeding arises from a personal injury suit. The defendant retained Wharton as an expert witness to…