Thompson v. The Haskell Co.

65 F. Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1088 (M.D.Fl. 1994)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

Thompson (P) sued Haskell (D) and her supervisor for sexual harassment. Dr. Lucas was retained by prior counsel to conduct a diagnostic review, and personality profile on P. P alleged that because of sexual harassment by a supervisor employed by D, P was reduced to a severely depressed emotional state. P was terminated by D on June 5, 1992. P was then examined by Dr. Lucas on June 15, 1992. A report was prepared. D sought discovery of the report. D contends that the examination by Dr. Lucas is highly probative with regard to the allegations of the suit and that allegation is essential to P's case. P filed a motion for a protective order from discovery. P contends that Rules 26(b)(3) and (4) protect a psychological report from discovery.