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The court adopted the magistrate judge's order on discovery disputes, denying the plaintiff's motion to compel Alexander's medical records (finding psychotherapist-patient privilege), granting in part the motion to compel for Alexander's mental health provider contact information and examination dates, denying as moot the motion for damage information, and denying TriHealth's motion to compel the plaintiff's medical records.
Brahmamdam v. TriHealth Case Summary
What Happened
An employee filed a lawsuit against TriHealth, Inc., claiming discrimination, retaliation, and intentional interference with their employment. During the case, both sides argued about what information they could access from each other's medical records and mental health providers.
What the Court Decided
The court issued a mixed ruling. It protected the employee's private conversations with a therapist (recognizing therapist-patient confidentiality). However, the court allowed TriHealth to obtain basic contact information and appointment dates from the employee's mental health provider—but not the detailed therapy notes. The court similarly blocked TriHealth from accessing the employee's full medical records. Neither side won complete victory on their requests.
Why This Matters
This case shows that workers have privacy protections even during discrimination lawsuits. While employers may obtain some limited information about your healthcare providers, courts won't automatically hand over your private therapy notes or detailed medical records. This balance protects workers from invasive privacy violations while still allowing employers necessary information to defend themselves in court.
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