Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Discovery

Is there a privacy issue when a defendant (the contractor being sued for lost rents) subpoenaes the homeowner's (plaintiff's) insurance records when he was the general contractor on a burn out project. Plaintiff is claiming lost rents, among other claims.


Asked on 2/26/09, 10:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Moschopoulos The Law Office of George Moschopoulos

Re: Discovery

No, there is no privacy issue. Insurance policies are within the proper scope of discovery.

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Answered on 2/27/09, 12:14 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Discovery

You may object on privacy rights but it would likely be overruled as it would tend to lead to relevant evidence. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 2/28/09, 3:21 pm


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