Crimmins v. PennDot

GEORGE, J.,

This matter comes before the court on the plaintiffs’ motion to compel discovery. During depositions of representatives from the defendant, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the plaintiffs1 attempted to inquire into a number of correspondences forwarded to or offered by PennDOT agents. PennDOT has objected to this inquiry on the claim that the correspondence is protected from discovery by the provisions of 75 Pa.C.S. §3754 (West 1996). A brief summary of the factual background of this matter will aid in disposition of this issue.

*366The plaintiffs’ complaint alleges…