Ex Parte Walker Regional Medical Center, Inc.

The underlying issue in this case is whether the plaintiff, a nurse at a regional medical center, can be compelled to arbitrate her claim against the medical center alleging wrongful discharge, but the specific issue we now address is whether the plaintiff is entitled to limited discovery on "any and all matters that touch and concern the issue of arbitration."

The plaintiff, Caroline Edwards Potts sued Walker Regional Medical Center and Baptist Health System, Inc. ("BHS"), alleging that the defendants breached a contract of employment with her, wrongfully terminated her, defamed her…