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REPRODUCTIVE SVCS., INC. V. WALKER, 439 U. S. 1307 (1978)

439 U. S. 1307

U.S. Supreme Court

Reproductive Svcs., Inc. v. Walker, 439 U.S. 1307 (1978)

Reproductive Services, Inc. v. Walker

No. A-1091

Decided July 17, 1978

439 U.S. 1307

Syllabus

Application to stay Texas Supreme Court's order denying applicant medical clinic operator's motion for a writ of mandamus directed to respondent trial judge to overturn his order that applicant produce certain medical records in a medical malpractice suit against it is denied on the condition that the parties agree to a protective order ensuring the privacy of patients at applicant's clinics. It does not appear at this time that there is any irreparable injury to any patient's privacy interests justifying a stay.


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