Pardo v. General Hospital Corp.

The plaintiff, Dr. Francisco S. Pardo, a radiation oncologist, appeals from a jury verdict in favor of the defendants, The General Hospital Corporation and Partners Healthcare System, Inc. (collectively the hospital), his former employer, on claims that he was discriminated against on the basis of his sexual orientation and that the hospital retaliated against him when he complained about the discrimination. See G. L. c. 151B, § 4 (1), (4), and (4A). At issue is whether the *3judge3 erred in (1) denying the plaintiff discovery of certain documents the hospital claimed were privileged under G.…