Bliss v. Brodsky

In this medical malpractice action, petitioner as plaintiff seeks a writ of certiorari to quash the trial court’s order permitting discovery. The trial court’s order allows limited discovery from Ms. Ellen J. Rie-back, the nurse retained by the plaintiff as a consultant for the presuit investigation process required by section 766.203, Florida Statutes (1991). We deny the petition, but explain our reasoning because the plaintiff is still entitled to protect work product and presuit screening information.

Ms. Rieback owns and operates a corporation named Medical Advisors, Inc., in Sunrise,…