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Discovery request too broad; response too narrow

Discovery request too broad; response too narrow

Discovery request too broad; response too narrow

In a discrimination case where the plaintiff complained that she was subject to harassment after employees began asking whether her medical leave involved a sex change operation, the parties have been disputing the scope of discovery. The woman claimed that she was subject to harassment and ultimately terminated based on her medically diagnosed disability and her employer’s perception that she is not a stereotypical female. In response to a request for production of “any written or recorded statements from [defendant Goodwill Industries] its current and/or former employees, contractors, representatives or agents” concerning the allegations, Goodwill did a search of its email accounts. It...

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