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The court granted plaintiff's motion to compel discovery of FMV valuation documents from third-party business consultants and denied defendant TriHealth's motion to quash the subpoenas, finding that underlying factual valuation data is not protected by attorney-client privilege.
Shahbabian v. TriHealth, Inc. Summary
What Happened
Dr. Shahbabian sued TriHealth, Inc., claiming the company breached a contract and committed fraud. The dispute involved a business valuation—likely related to compensation, ownership, or a buyout arrangement. TriHealth tried to prevent Dr. Shahbabian from obtaining important valuation documents that business consultants had prepared, arguing these documents were confidential communications with attorneys.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with Dr. Shahbabian. It ordered TriHealth to turn over the valuation documents to Dr. Shahbabian's legal team and rejected TriHealth's attempt to keep them hidden. The court found that the factual data in these documents—the actual numbers and analysis—weren't protected by attorney-client privilege, meaning they had to be disclosed.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling helps employees who believe they've been deceived about pay, benefits, or business value. It prevents employers from hiding important financial information behind claims of attorney confidentiality. Workers pursuing contract or fraud claims can now more easily access the factual data needed to prove their case, making it harder for companies to shield potentially damaging evidence.
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