In Re U-Haul International, Inc.

This mandamus proceeding arises from a discovery dispute between relator, U~ Haul International, Inc. (“UHI”), which is a defendant in an underlying lawsuit, and the real parties in interest, who are the plaintiffs below. We conditionally grant UHI’s petition for writ of mandamus.

BACKGROUND

The plaintiffs sued UHI and three others for injuries arising from an accident involving a tow dolly, which the plaintiffs alleged was designed and manufactured by UHI. A second defendant was towing a car with the tow dolly when the accident occurred. Plaintiffs contended a third defendant owned the tow…