How have courts interpreted privilege in cases involving personal injury cases?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Am. Constructors, Inc. v. Superior Court of L. A. Cnty., No. B252555 (Cal. App. 2014):

There are three exceptions to the privilege: (1) if there has been a waiver; (2) if it is inconsistent with the gravamen of the lawsuit; and (3) if there is a public policy inconsistent with the privilege. (Schnabel v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Cal.4th 704, 721.)

2. Is there a legislated public policy inconsistent with the privilege?

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