Jackson Lewis: California Supreme Court Rules Certain Witness Statements Protected by Attorney Work Product Privilege | Practical Law

Jackson Lewis: California Supreme Court Rules Certain Witness Statements Protected by Attorney Work Product Privilege | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis LLP discusses the California Supreme Court's decision in Coito v. Superior Court, ruling that at least a qualified work product protection applies to:Recordings of witness interviews conducted by investigators employed by counsel.The identity of witnesses from whom counsel obtained statements.The Court also held that an absolute privilege may apply in certain circumstances. Based on this case, witness statements in employment cases may be entitled to qualified or absolute work product protection.

Jackson Lewis: California Supreme Court Rules Certain Witness Statements Protected by Attorney Work Product Privilege

by Jackson Lewis LLP
Published on 03 Jul 2012California, United States
This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis LLP discusses the California Supreme Court's decision in Coito v. Superior Court, ruling that at least a qualified work product protection applies to:Recordings of witness interviews conducted by investigators employed by counsel.The identity of witnesses from whom counsel obtained statements.The Court also held that an absolute privilege may apply in certain circumstances. Based on this case, witness statements in employment cases may be entitled to qualified or absolute work product protection.