Attorney-Related
Litigation Privilege. Is an attorney protected by the litigation privilege against claims for defamation and tortious interference when he related to another party’s ex-spouses and former business associates that the party utilized prostitutes to entice business clients and that the party was being prosecuted for prostitution? Del Monico v. Traynor, No. SC10-1397 (review granted Nov. 12, 2010). DCA decision: 47 So. 3d 1287 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010). Status: decision pending; Oral Argument Video
Dental Malpractice – Physician’s Right to Confer with Attorney. Does allowing a treating physician to consult with his or her own attorney prior to being deposed violate the patient confidentiality statute? Hasan v. Garvar, No. SC10-1361 (review granted Jan. 21, 2011). DCA decision: 34 So. 3d 785 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010). Status: decision pending; Oral Argument Video